Wildland Fire Captain - Insurance Division

Rural Metro Fire • Escondido, CA

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About The Position

We are hiring Wildland Fire Captains in our insurance division. A Wildland Fire Captain in the Insurance Division, oversees activities including fire prevention and mitigation, pre fire assessment, and fire suppression. A Wildland Fire Captain in the insurance division reports to, and provides assistance to, a Battalion Chief. In the absence of a Battalion Chief, the Fire Captain shall report directly to the Capstone Insurance Division Chief.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Valid driver license with good driving record
• Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to locations in the western United States for 14 -21 days.
• Ability to pass a work capacity test conducted during the initial onboarding process
• Proficient in the use of a computer, Ipad, etc., including systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other platforms for routine business use.
• Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and procedures, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.)
• L - 180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S – 130 Wildland Firefighting
• S - 230 Crew Boss
• S - 231 Engine Boss
• S - 190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
• S – 290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• IS - 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS – 200 Basic Incident Command System
• IS - 700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS – 800 Introduction to the National Response Framework
• Q0426 Introduction to Fire and EMS Supervision and Management
• Capstone – Insurance Captain Position Task Book (PTB) within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Advanced first aid and/or EMT

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station, or other site, and the apparatus and personnel assigned.
• Conduct wildfire safety checks and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Develop, direct and participate in drills and training programs.
• Provide information to the public, and participate in public relations events.
• May act in the capacity of Battalion Chief as needed.
• Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 -21 days and be dispatched to fires in the western United States. Work hours are typically 8 hour days, however hours may vary based on the job and/or customer needs.
• Supervise the safe operation of company vehicles.
• Conduct performance evaluations of assigned crew members as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED