Fire Captain

Kodiak; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kodiak is recruiting for a regular, full-time Fire Captain in the Fire Department. The Captain will plan, coordinate, and direct fire suppression, EMS, hazmat response, rescue, fire prevention and inspections, fire investigations, and public education.

The role requires leadership in vehicle, equipment and facility readiness and ensuring all activities align with department guidelines and policies. A strong supervisory background and fire service credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must live within 12 road miles of the fire station.
• Three to five years of fire experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in fire science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, assign, direct, and participate in fire suppression, EMS, hazmat response, rescue and related services.
• Ensure activities are carried out safely, effectively, and per department policies.
• Conduct fire prevention, inspections, investigations, and public education.
• Maintain readiness of vehicles, equipment and facilities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fire suppression

EMS operations

Fire prevention

Public education

Education

Associate degree in Fire Science

GED or high school diploma

Job description

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for regular, full-time Fire Captain 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 ISIS 100 and 200
• CPR/AED certification
• Valid Alaska Drivers License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

LICENSING PREFERRED:

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

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