Wildland Fire Captain

Rural Metro Fire • Escondido, CA

2d

About The Position

Wildland Fire Captain – 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.)
• Valid Drivers License
• Travel for this position is required
• FFT2, FFT1 MUST Be Wildland – Structure is not sufficient. Or the following
• ICS 100
• ICS 200
• IS 700
• IS 800
• S-130 – hands on portion offered during Capstone Academy.
• S-190
• L-180
• S-131 – can be acquired during capstone Academy. Class offered.
• S-230/231
• Q0426
• RT-130

Nice To Haves

• Advanced first aid and/or EMT
• Hazmat
• Confined Space Tech
• EMT
• Driver Operator 1A /1B – also accepted are: DOD, IFSAC, ENOP
• Weap
• Any Wildland Fire or Rescue Certifications and/or your red card.
• Current year RT-130 if complete - will complete in academy if needed.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station, or other site, and the apparatus and personnel assigned.
• Travel is required for this position.
• Conducts 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees