Fire Captain: Incident Command & EMS Leadership

Forsyth County; Winston (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forsyth County Emergency Services Fire Division is seeking an experienced Fire Captain to supervise day-to-day and incident operations, perform fire origin and cause investigations, and lead training and inspections. The role requires extensive firefighting knowledge, EMT-Basic familiarity, and strong decision-making under pressure.

Rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays apply. Responsibilities include supervising a shift, participating in incident command, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Two or more years as a fully qualified Fire Engineer or equivalent.
• NC Fire Officer II and Instructor II preferred; NFPA/NIMS certifications enhance candidacy.
• EMT-Basic familiarity and ability to supervise patient care.
• Proven ability to lead during emergency incidents and training.

Responsibilities

• Leads employees on a 24-hour shift and supervises day-to-day operations.
• Operates at Fire, Rescue, HazMat and Medical emergencies, directing tactics.
• Coordinates and conducts fire prevention inspections and investigations.
• Develops training programs and participates in ongoing education.

Skills

Firefighting

Incident command

Leadership

Public safety

Communication skills

Emergency medical basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC Fire Officer II (Preferred)

NC Instructor II (Preferred)

NIMS IC 100/200/700/800 (Preferred)

EMT-Basic

Job description

The Forsyth County Emergency Services Fire Division is seeking an experienced Fire Captain to supervise day-to-day and incident operations, perform fire origin and cause investigations, and lead training and inspections. The role requires extensive firefighting knowledge, EMT-Basic familiarity, and strong decision-making under pressure.

Rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays apply. Responsibilities include supervising a shift, participating in incident command, and coordinating