Fire Captain: Incident Command & Fire Prevention Leader

Forsyth County (NC); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County Emergency Services Fire Division is seeking a Fire Captain to supervise daily shift operations, direct incident command, and oversee fire prevention inspections and investigations. The role requires strong leadership, EMS supervision, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The candidate should have formal fire service credentials and be capable of coordinating resources, training, and documentation while maintaining safety standards and

Qualifications

• Direct supervision of a fire suppression crew during incidents.
• Oversee fire prevention inspections and investigations to determine origin and cause.
• Maintain training and certifications per county policy and NFPA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shift operations and incident response.
• Coordinate resources and tactics at emergency scenes.
• Lead training and evaluations for assigned personnel.
• Maintain reports and documentation for inspections and incidents.
• Ensure safety protocols and NFPA compliance.

Skills

Incident command

Public safety leadership

EMS supervision

Fire prevention

Education

NC Fire Officer II

NC Fire Officer I

NFPA 1580/EMT-Basic knowledge

Tools

SCBA operation

Fire suppression equipment

Job description

Forsyth County Emergency Services Fire Division is seeking a Fire Captain to supervise daily shift operations, direct incident command, and oversee fire prevention inspections and investigations. The role requires strong leadership, EMS supervision, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The candidate should have formal fire service credentials and be capable of coordinating resources, training, and documentation while maintaining safety standards and