All Hazard Fire Captain-40 Hour

Elko County, NV; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elko County is seeking a Fire Captain to command an engine company, supervise firefighters, and lead non-emergency activities like training, budgeting, and fire prevention.

The role requires strong leadership, incident command skills, and the ability to manage station operations, equipment, and coordination with both volunteer and full-time staff. 24-hour shifts may be possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• District Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications.
• EMS certification (Nevada or National Registry) and NWCG qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engine company and firefighting personnel.
• Plan and supervise training, budgeting, and fire prevention activities.
• Coordinate emergency responses, incident command, and safety protocols.
• Oversee fire station maintenance and equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with Volunteer and full-time staff across divisions.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Emergency response

Training

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Firefighter 1 & 2 certification

EMS certification (Nevada or NREMT)

Tools

Fire apparatus operation

Pumps & hydraulics

Fire safety inspection

Job description

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Elko County Fire District Operations Division Chief, the incumbent commands an engine company and provides leadership, direction, and supervision to subordinates, typically Full Time and Volunteer Firefighters. In addition, the Fire Captain is responsible for prioritizing, scheduling, and completing tasks associated with non-emergency response activities such as participating in budget preparation activities, pre-fire planning, fire and life safety education, and training activities as well as maintenance of a fire station, apparatus, equipment, and grounds. Manages an assigned fire station or geographic area within the Fire District. Significant elements of this position include first-line supervising, motivating, training, and evaluation of subordinate-level employees. The Fire Captain may be responsible for performing firefighting duties which may involve considerable physical exertion and risk to health and safety. In addition, the Fire Captain may be required to fill in for the Division Chief in an acting capacity.Incumbent must have the ability to interact and equally support Volunteer Fire Department and full-time staff. The Fire Captain must be skilled in and capable of performing firefighting duties.May be required to work 24-hour shifts and may also be assigned to administrative, day assignments which involve 40-hour work weeks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• May be assigned as a station or shift Captain and held accountable for the overall condition of the station, its maps, library, grounds, inventory, and station reports.
• Responsible to support and enforce District policies, procedures, guidelines, set in place by Chief Officers.
• Manage, supervise, and participate in functional areas of fire protection; compile information, develop plans and make recommendations concerning training, prevention, suppression, emergency operations, fuels management, support services and administration.
• Responsible for becoming familiar with the district roads and streets, terrain, auxiliary water supplies, sprinkler systems, building occupancy and contents.
• Respond to emergency incidents such as structure and wildland fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, floods, and other emergencies; receive alarm information and locate area in map books; determine best route to incidents; drive emergency vehicles and strategically position apparatus and equipment.
• Respond to medical emergencies and rescues; locate and remove victims from hazardous areas; triage multiple victims and assess injuries; stabilize victims and monitor vital signs; provide emotional support to victims and families; secure transportation for patient; and provide medical information to health care providers.
• Determine methods of fire suppression; supervise and participate in laying of hose lines, directing of water streams, apply extinguishing agents, pressures of streams, placing of ladders, ventilation of buildings, rescuing of persons, and placing of salvage covers, assess and triage property damage to minimize property loss.
• Supervise and/or participate in pre-suppression activities; inspect buildings; develop preplans; inspect and test hydrant systems; check fire access roads, gates, and water supplies; and review and update dispatch response cards. Supervise and/or participate in fire prevention activities; inspect areas designated for prescribed burning; advise landowners of regulations; determine approval/denial of fire permit; check campfires; advise the public of fire danger, safety, and fire restrictions; make safety presentations to homeowners, students and civic groups; conduct defensible space inspections; and post signs to educate the public and reduce fire occurrence.
• Schedule and conduct fire inspections of commercial establishments; make recommendations regarding fire, building and other applicable codes, laws, and standards; conduct arson investigations; coordinate activities with local fire and County officials regarding onsite inspections; prepare and maintain records and reports related to inspections and hazardous materials inventories.
• Train volunteer fire departments, cooperative fire agencies, and full-time firefighting personnel; schedule classes or demonstrations; review materials, techniques, and strategies; and provide on-the-job training to improve firefighting techniques and effectiveness. Instruct others in fire safety, fire prevention, firefighting, and emergency medical services.
• Communicate appropriately with management, peers, subordinates, volunteers, and other County employees to assign and coordinate emergency scene tasks, evaluate performance, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Support and guide professional growth and development of subordinates and encourage achievement of individual career goals through performance appraisals as well as frequent and timely feedback.
• Produce written documents, such as memos, repair orders, fire and EMS reports in documenting technical and legal matters, and other forms of communication to propose improvements, evaluate performance, or document outcomes.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to radio traffic, including the request for progress reports at emergency scenes.
• Ensures assigned company equipment is returned to its proper place before leaving the emergency scene. On arrival to the fire station, supervises and participates in the cleaning, servicing and return to emergency readiness of apparatus and equipment. Daily inspections of apparatus and equipment and follow preventive maintenance schedules; check, clean, sharpen, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment; report mechanical problems and arrange for repairs; and replace used equipment and supplies.
• Functions as Incident Commander, Sector, Branch Officer, or other ICS function as needed or assigned.
• May represent the County Fire District in a variety of local, county, state, and other meetings.
• Performs duties in accordance with Federal, State, County, and City laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Coordinates activities with other supervisors or County departments, and exchanges information with Volunteer Fire Departments.
• Maintains contact with the general public, department officers, and other County officials in the performance of the fire department activities.
• Subject to emergency recall while off duty.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Three (3) years of firefighting experience with progressive leadership experience

Certifications/Qualifications Required at the time of application:

District-recognized Firefighter 1 and 2, FEMAICS100,ICS200,ICS 300,ICS400,ICS 700 andICS800, State of Nevada or National Registry EMT, Red card qualification as a NWCG, Single Resource Boss Engine Boss, Red card Qualification as NWCG ICT5, Incident Commander Type 5

Certifications required within 180 days of hire:

Valid Nevada Class B driver’s license

Certifications required within 12 Months of appointment:

Fire Service Instructor I, Fire Service Instructor II, District Recognized Fire Officer

Certifications required within 24 Months of appointment:

Incident Commander Type 4

Certifications required within 36 Months of Appointment:

NWCG STEN or TFLD (Strike Team or Task Force Leader) within 36 months

Knowledge

Fire ground tactics and strategy; emergency incident management, specifically the Incident Command System (ICS); principles of safety; automatic and mutual aid agreements; hazardous material incident management; and confined space and technical rescue techniques.

• Modern tactics, strategies, practices, and procedures used in fire prevention.
• Modern EMS methods and equipment.
• Salvage and overhaul operations.
• Operation and maintenance of fire and rescue apparatus and equipment.
• Laws, rules, and regulations that govern the Fire District, including codes and ordinances.
• Principles of hydraulics and chemistry as applied to fire fighting.
• Geography and street layout.
• Supervisory, training, and evaluation practices and techniques.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Algebraic and arithmetic computations.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic computer skills.

Skills

• Directing, assigning, and motivating employees, planning their work assignments effectively. Creating a fair, unbiased, cooperative work atmosphere.
• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills especially in dealing with the public.
• Understanding and carrying out complex written and oral communications.
• The use of two-way radio communications.
• Firefighting tools and equipment.
• Operation of fire apparatus, pumps, and UTVs
• Use of equipment (including chainsaws, chippers, masticators, and yarders) for maintenance and problem identification/mitigation in the field.

Abilities

• Size up an emergency and initiate an effective course of action quickly through accurate observations and rapid judgments, including requesting additional resources if necessary.
• Apply principles of the ICS in moderate to complex incidents.
• Apply principles of fire prevention, inspection, and investigation.
• Maintain discipline and high morale.
• Handle varying amounts of workload and stress effectively.
• Prepare clear, concise reports, evaluations, and communications using a computer.
• Perform competently in dynamic, highly stressful situations; command fire department staff and operate vehicles and radios.
• Carry out specific and general instructions with minimum supervision.
• Maintain physical endurance and agility.
• Perform search and rescue functions inside burning buildings and treat victims which require first aid.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public in all types of situations.
• React quickly and calmly in all types of emergency situations.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including employees, volunteers, and the public.
• Learn job-related material relating to EMS, supervisory, and firefighting duties through on-the-job training and in classroom settings.
• Properly use PPE, including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), while performing firefighting-related tasks in an environment which may be immediately dangerous to life.
• Meet attendance and scheduling requirements of a flexible shift schedule.
• Operate hydraulic and pneumatic rescue tools, fire pumps, ground monitors, etc.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to access vehicles or structures.
• Use common hand tools to perform tasks at emergency scenes or at the fire station.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with and between Volunteer Fire Department members and full-time Fire District staff.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to hike, lift, bend, and carry heavy loads in mountainous terrain on steep slopes varying between 30 to 90%. Ability to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, and climb.
• Exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity, and temperature swings. Working in and around water and possibly in hazardous situations in shallow water and deep water. working indoors and outdoors.
• Excessive noise of emergency equipment; the noise level may be very loud when responding to emergency calls and when working at a fire or other emergency incident.
• Exposure to dust, gases, chemicals, smoke, and blood-borne pathogens; occasional exposure to explosives at fires or other hazardous materials calls.
• Works in and around heavy equipment with exposure to moving mechanical parts; exposure to vibration from equipment and vehicles; operations of foot controls or repetitive foot motion; may work at substantial heights; wears appropriate personal protective equipment including goggles, ear plugs or other auditory protective equipment, face protector, turn-outs, safety shoes, gloves and a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Ability to work at considerable heights. Ability to perform sustained and vigorous activities in a variety of environmental conditions. Ability to tolerate exposure to extreme weather conditions, heat, fumes, smoke, pressurized water, and chemicals.
• This position requireslifting upto 65 lbs. unassisted.
• While performing the duties of this position in the office, the employee may work in a generally clean office environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise.
• In the field, the employee will be frequently exposed to outside environmental conditions inherent with Northern Nevada such as altitudes in excess of 5000' above sea level, extreme cold and heat, wet and/or humid conditions, high winds, high and/or precarious places, smoke, fumes, airborne particulate matter, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• May be exposed to the bodily fluids of other humans. May be exposed to environments that are immediately dangerous to life and health while wearing proper personal protective equipment. The noise level may be loud and require hearing protection.
• The employee may have periodic contact with angry or upset individuals, frequent interruptions of planned work activities by telephone calls, office visitors, and response to emergencies or other unplanned events.
• Position required occasional strenuous work and long hours, and the ability to attend and/or manage an emergency incident at any time.
• Participation in wildland fires and extended incidents may require the employee to remain on the incident for several days.

Vision & Hearing:

• Must see in order to perform essential job tasks; respond to incidents, provide care; operate emergency vehicles and apparatus; keep records, operate a computer, and perform office work; maintain station and equipment.
• Must be able to hear instructions, radio messages, and emergency tones, alarms, and other warning devices; sufficient to perform essential job tasks

Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.