Fire Captain: Lead Operations & Mentorship

Chatham County, GA Government; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County Fire Department in Savannah, GA seeks a Fire Captain to lead a firefighting company, supervise personnel, and manage suppression, EMS, rescue, and hazmat responses. The role shapes daily operations, develops subordinates, and ensures safety and readiness for diverse emergency needs.

The ideal candidate has extensive frontline and leadership experience, holds NFPA/IFSA certifications, and can obtain GA firefighter and EMT-B credentials promptly.

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 of full-time paid experience as a pumper and aerial driver/operator.
• 2 years as a full-time paid Fire Lieutenant of an operational fire company.
• 2 years of experience instructing fire related topics that demonstrate the required knowledge, abilities, behaviors, and traits to successfully perform the essential function of a lead fire instructor.
• Valid Georgia Class F driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Georgia Certified Firefighter (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Georgia Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) license (or National Registry EMT-B with ability to obtain GA license reciprocity within 30 days).
• Required NPQ or IFSAC certifications: Firefighter 1 and 2; HazMat Awareness and Operations; Fire Instructor 1; Apparatus Driver/Operator – Pumper & Aerial; Fire Officer 2; Incident Safety Officer.
• GFSTC NPQ Evaluator.
• NIMS ICs 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 (current versions).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to Fire Lieutenants, Apparatus Operators, and Firefighters.
• Administer daily station operations, including logs, inspections, training, inventory, and public education.
• Respond to emergency incidents as company officer and assume Incident Command as required.
• Support department goals by managing assigned programs such as emergency medical responder services or community risk reduction.
• Maintain operational readiness of apparatus, equipment, and facilities.
• Perform personnel evaluations, corrective actions, and development planning.
• Uphold departmental values of professionalism, accountability, wellness, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as Division/Group Supervisor during large-scale incidents.
• Foster a culture of safety, service, and teamwork across assigned shifts and programs.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Staff supervision

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire Officer 2 (NPQ) or equivalent

Job description

Chatham County Fire Department in Savannah, GA seeks a Fire Captain to lead a firefighting company, supervise personnel, and manage suppression, EMS, rescue, and hazmat responses. The role shapes daily operations, develops subordinates, and ensures safety and readiness for diverse emergency needs.

The ideal candidate has extensive frontline and leadership experience, holds NFPA/IFSA certifications, and can obtain GA firefighter and EMT-B credentials promptly.