Fire Captain I: Lead Fire & EMS Operations

City of Hickory; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hickory Fire Department seeks a Captain I to lead a designated work unit, directing fire suppression, EMS responses, training, inspections, and education programs. You will supervise personnel, coordinate with outside agencies, and ensure readiness of equipment and personnel for rapid incident response.

Qualified internal candidates must have five years with the Hickory Fire Department, fulfill NFPA and NC Fire & Rescue Commission requirements, and complete the Captain Exam.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of five years of service with Hickory Fire Department to test for the Captain 1 position.
• Meet all the requirements of a Fire Apparatus Operator II or Firefighter III.
• Must have recommendation letter from Battalion Chief to apply for Captain I position.
• Must successfully complete the Hickory Fire Department Captain Exam.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission.
• Meet or exceed all standards of the most current employee annual performance evaluation. (For internal applicants only)

Responsibilities

• Maintains readiness of equipment and personnel for immediate response to emergency incidents; ensures regular equipment checks are completed.
• Responds to emergency incidents in the assigned districts; supervises personnel during fire suppression activities; supervises personnel during EMS calls.
• Plans and conducts company training and monthly in-service; plans and provides training for career advancement.
• Evaluates the work of assigned personnel.
• Conducts fire code inspections; conducts pre-incident fire plans; plans and conducts fire education programs to schools and civic groups.
• Coordinates fire suppression and emergency response activities with outside agencies and organizations.
• Plans and conducts hydrant maintenance; conducts water flow testing.
• Completes required incident and activity reports; maintains knowledge of multiple reporting systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal fire codes.
• Knowledge of city and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in management and supervision of personnel in both day-to-day and emergency situations.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and problem solving.

Skills

Firefighting knowledge

Oral communication

Written communication

Management and supervision

Interpersonal relations

Problem solving

Job description

The City of Hickory Fire Department seeks a Captain I to lead a designated work unit, directing fire suppression, EMS responses, training, inspections, and education programs. You will supervise personnel, coordinate with outside agencies, and ensure readiness of equipment and personnel for rapid incident response.

Qualified internal candidates must have five years with the Hickory Fire Department, fulfill NFPA and NC Fire & Rescue Commission requirements, and complete the Captain Exam.