Fire Captain

Otsego; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Otsego Fire Department is seeking a full-time Fire Captain to lead crew operations, manage incident scenes, and uphold fire and life safety standards within Otsego and surrounding areas.

Ideal candidates will hold MN Firefighter II certification, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Apparatus Operator, EMT certification (MN EMSRB/National Registry), and a valid MN Driver’s License, with demonstrated incident command experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a valid Minnesota Driver’s License or eligible to be licensed in MN.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• IFSAC MN Firefighter II certification.
• Hazardous Materials Operations NFPA 472 compliant class.
• EMT or higher certification from MN EMSRB and National Registry at hire.
• IFSAC MN Fire Officer I certification.
• IFSAC MN Fire Inspector I certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.
• IFSAC MN Fire Apparatus Operator certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.
• Current licensed Firefighter in MN or ability to become licensed in MN by hire date.

Skills

Driver's license

Incident command

Fire service cross-training

Education

IFSAC MN Firefighter II certification

Hazardous Materials Operations NFPA 472

EMT certification (MN EMSRB & National Registry)

IFSAC MN Fire Officer I certification

IFSAC MN Fire Inspector I certification

IFSAC MN Fire Apparatus Operator certification

Current licensed Firefighter in MN

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license (MN)

Job description

This application is for a full time Fire Captain.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. Have a valid Minnesota Driver’s License or eligible to be licensed in the State of MN
3. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
4. IFSAC MN Firefighter II certification
5. Successfully completed a Hazardous Materials Operations NFPA 472 compliant class
6. Must have a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician or higher certification from Minnesota EMSRB and National Registry of EMT’s at the time of hire.
7. IFSAC MN Fire Officer I certification
8. IFSAC MN Fire Inspector I certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.
9. IFSAC MN Fire Apparatus Operator certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.
10. Current licensed Firefighter in the State of Minnesota or the ability to become a licensed Firefighter in the State of Minnesota at time of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience as an EMT or paramedic
2. Post-secondary education in Fire Science or closely related field
3. Incident command experience and training, including Blue Card Incident Command Certification
4. Experience with fire and building codes