Fire Captain & Incident Command Leader

Dayzim; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann seeks a Fire Captain to supervise fire station personnel and apparatus at Hawthorne Army Depot, acting as Entry Team Officer during emergencies. You will lead crews in fire, hazmat, rescue, and emergency response, ensuring readiness of personnel, equipment, and facilities.

You will report to the Fire Chief, coordinate maintenance, training, inspections, and documentation, and may assume Assistant Fire Chief duties to maintain continuity of operations.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years firefighter experience with broad knowledge of fire protection/prevention, emergency response equipment, and Hawthorne Army Depot layout.
• Must possess and maintain Nevada State EMT certification or National Registry; NIMS 300/400 required.
• Valid Nevada Class B CDL with F endorsement; ability to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned fire station and apparatus operations; plan station priorities and direct personnel.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of firefighting, hazmat, rescue, and related equipment; supervise inspections and documentation.
• Determine emergency response approach for incidents; assign crew, equipment, and priorities under incident command structure.
• Provide instruction and coaching for firefighting, hazmat response, confined-space rescue, and fire prevention training.

Skills

Fire protection knowledge

Emergency leadership

Firefighting equipment know-how

Training & instruction

Planning & scheduling

Safety & compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nevada EMT certification

NIMS 300/400 certifications

Job description

Day & Zimmermann seeks a Fire Captain to supervise fire station personnel and apparatus at Hawthorne Army Depot, acting as Entry Team Officer during emergencies. You will lead crews in fire, hazmat, rescue, and emergency response, ensuring readiness of personnel, equipment, and facilities.

You will report to the Fire Chief, coordinate maintenance, training, inspections, and documentation, and may assume Assistant Fire Chief duties to maintain continuity of operations.