Fire Captain: Lead Emergency Response & Team

Chatham County, GA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

The Chatham County Fire Department (CCFD) is seeking a Fire Captain to lead a firefighting company, supervise operations, and manage EMS, rescue, HazMat, and community risk reduction initiatives. Reporting to a Battalion Chief, you will guide personnel, coordinate daily operations, and mentor subordinates to uphold safety and service standards.

Qualifications include extensive municipal firefighting experience, Georgia firefighter credentials, EMT-B, and multiple NPQ/IFSAC certifications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of continuous, full-time paid experience in a municipal or county career fire department.
• 6+ years of full-time paid experience as a certified front-line structural firefighter.
• 2+ years as a pumper and aerial driver/operator.
• 2+ years as a Fire Lieutenant supervising an operational company.
• 2+ years instructing fire topics demonstrating leadership and teaching ability.
• Georgia Class F driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Georgia Certified Firefighter or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• EMT-B license or NR-EMT-B with GA reciprocity within 30 days.
• Required NPQ or IFSAC: Firefighter 1/2, HazMat Awareness/Operations, Fire Instructor 1, Apparatus Driver/Operator – Pumper & Aerial, Fire Officer 2, Incident Safety Officer.
• GFSTC NPQ Evaluator
• NIMS IC 100,200,300,400,700,800 (current versions)
• CCFD Company Officer Academy or pass within 180 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Fire Lieutenants, Apparatus Operators, and Firefighters.
• Administer daily station operations: logs, inspections, training, inventory, and public education.
• Respond to emergencies as company officer and assume Incident Command as required.
• Manage programs such as EMS responder services or community risk reduction.
• Maintain readiness of apparatus, equipment, and facilities.
• Conduct personnel evaluations and development planning.
• Uphold values of professionalism, accountability, wellness, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as Division/Group Supervisor during large incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Supervision

Incident Command

Public Education

Operations Management

Education

Georgia Certified Firefighter

Fire Officer 2

Apparatus Driver/Operator – Pumper & Aerial

NFPA 1582 medical/fitness

NFPA/IFSAC certifications (Fire Instructor 1, HazMat Awareness/Operations)

Job description

The Chatham County Fire Department (CCFD) is seeking a Fire Captain to lead a firefighting company, supervise operations, and manage EMS, rescue, HazMat, and community risk reduction initiatives. Reporting to a Battalion Chief, you will guide personnel, coordinate daily operations, and mentor subordinates to uphold safety and service standards.

Qualifications include extensive municipal firefighting experience, Georgia firefighter credentials, EMT-B, and multiple NPQ/IFSAC certifications.