Fire Captain

Kodiak; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kodiak is recruiting a Fire Captain for the City Fire Department in Kodiak, Alaska. The role involves supervising daily operations, coordinating fire suppression, EMS responses, and public education programs to protect lives and property.

The Captain ensures readiness of equipment, vehicles, and facilities while upholding department policies. Required are a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years in fire service with 2 years supervisory experience, and relevant certifications (Firefighter I/II,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of fire experience, including 2 years in supervisory role or increasing responsibility.
• Associate degree or 2-year certificate in fire science/EMS preferred; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, assign, and direct fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials response, and related services.
• Inspect and maintain fire prevention, investigations, and public education activities.
• Ensure readiness of vehicles, equipment, and facilities in accordance with department guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Emergency response coordination

Public education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate in fire science/EMS (preferred)

Firefighter I/II, EMT III or higher

Tools

Fire service equipment

Job description

Fire Captain

: The City of Kodiak is recruiting for regular, full-time

position in the Fire Department that is dedicated to protecting lives and serving the community.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative, supervisory, and technical duties involved in planning, coordinating, assigning, directing, and participating in fire suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, rescue, fire prevention and inspections, fire investigations, public education, vehicle, equipment, and facility readiness, and related services and activities; and ensures that all assigned activities are carried out effectively, efficiently, safely, and according to department guidelines and policies.

The Fire Department provides all fire protection and fire prevention services within the City. The Department also provides emergency medical and ambulance service area-wide in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Fire Captain performs as an individual and team member in the delivery of fire protection services through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and related activities. The Fire Captain must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED). Must live within 12 road miles of fire station and maintain telephone service. Three to five years of fire experience, including two years of supervisory experience or documented increasing level of responsibility. Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in fire science, emergency medical services, or related field preferred; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions In This Class Typically Require)

• Firefighter I and Firefighter II
• Fire Service Instructor I
• State of Alaska EMT III or Higher
• FEMA IS-700, IS-800 and ICs 100 and 200
• CPR/AED certification
• Valid Alaska Drivers License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

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• Fire Officer I
• Driver Operator Certification
• Rope Rescue 1 and II
• FEMA ISC 300 and 400
• Confined Space Rescue Certification
• HAZMAT Technician

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