Fire Captain: Lead Incident Response & Team Leadership

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Fire Captain for the Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department. This internal promotional opportunity leads a firefighting team, directs emergency response at incidents, and coordinates training and admin tasks for operations.

Ideal candidates bring extensive suppression experience, certifications, and strong leadership. The role supports ongoing professional growth within Team Gilbert and requires readiness for academy progression and higher responsibility.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of full-time fire suppression experience, with four+ years in Gilbert Fire and Rescue.
• Associate degree or 60 college credits required with specific fire-related courses.
• Active certifications: Firefighter I/II, EMT, CPR, HAZMAT First Responder; valid AZ driver license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise firefighters and assign work per daily schedule.
• Direct emergency response operations and tactical deployments.
• Oversee training, reports, and administrative tasks for operations.
• Enforce policies, safety, and compliance across activities.
• Participate in incident command and ongoing leadership development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Decision making

Communication

Staff evaluation

Education

60 college credits

Associate's degree in Fire Science

GFR Captains Academy

Tools

Incident command software

Computer skills

Job description

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Fire Captain for the Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department. This internal promotional opportunity leads a firefighting team, directs emergency response at incidents, and coordinates training and admin tasks for operations.

Ideal candidates bring extensive suppression experience, certifications, and strong leadership. The role supports ongoing professional growth within Team Gilbert and requires readiness for academy progression and higher responsibility.