Fire Captain: Incident Command & EMS Leader

Charleston County Government

Awendaw (SC)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 29,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

Paid holidays and leave

Retirement benefits

Deferred compensation

Professional development

Job summary

Charleston County Government seeks a Fire Captain to direct fire suppression and medical response on assigned shifts, supervising personnel and ensuring safety and readiness of equipment. The role requires strong incident command, decision-making under pressure, and coordination with community services.

The position entails conducting pre-fire planning, fire prevention education, and station-based training while maintaining EMS readiness.

Qualifications

Six years current consecutive firefighting or sworn experience including three years as Firefighter/Fire Engineer.
Current/previous SCFA/ IFSAC Driver Operator certification.
IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I & II Certification.
IFSAC Fire Instructor I or equivalent.
IFSAC/Pro-Board Pump Operator I & II.
Firefighting Tactics and Incident Command Systems.
Fire Officer I or equivalent.
NIMS-ICS Incident Command training or equivalent; CPR/AED First Aid or higher.

Responsibilities

Directs the activities of Fire personnel during assigned shifts and supervises safety of personnel.
Assigns, directs, and supervises firefighting, medical emergencies, and life/property protection.
Directs routes to emergency calls and integrates incident management systems.
Deploys and manages personnel and ensures safe operation of fire equipment and apparatus.
Participates in public education, fire prevention, and community relations activities.