Fire Captain: Lead Fire Suppression & Prevention

City of Compton; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical & dental

Uniform allowance

Education reimbursement

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of Compton is seeking a Fire Captain to command a fire station on an assigned shift, oversee apparatus and equipment, and lead fire prevention activities. You will supervise personnel, enforce discipline, and coordinate with the Fire Chief on high-level operations.

Responsibilities include directing fire suppression, conducting inspections, and leading drills; ensuring readiness, safety, and efficiency in firefighting operations and public safety education.

Qualifications

• Equivalence of graduation from high school with at least one college-level course in Fire Management, Fire Command, Fire Investigation, Fire Prevention and Fire Instruction; OR an AS degree in Fire Science.
• State Certification as a Fire Officer is desirable.
• Presently employed as a Fire Engineer or Firefighter with four or more years of municipal fire department service.
• Possession of a valid California Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Command the work, training and discipline of personnel on an assigned shift.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of apparatus and equipment and supervise fire prevention work as assigned.
• Respond to alarms, direct firefighting operations, supervise hose laying and rescue, and perform first aid.
• Supervise the Fire Prevention Bureau inspections, enforce fire laws, write reports, and maintain records.

Job description

The City of Compton is seeking a Fire Captain to command a fire station on an assigned shift, oversee apparatus and equipment, and lead fire prevention activities. You will supervise personnel, enforce discipline, and coordinate with the Fire Chief on high-level operations.

Responsibilities include directing fire suppression, conducting inspections, and leading drills; ensuring readiness, safety, and efficiency in firefighting operations and public safety education.