FIRE CAPTAIN - UNDERFILL

State of Nevada (NV); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in Las Vegas seeks a Fire Captain (underfill for Battalion Chief) to supervise a wildland engine and crew and lead all aspects of wildfire response, prevention, and resource management.

The incumbent will train staff, coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, manage equipment and safety, and assist with budget planning under the Fire Management Officer's direction.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in fire science or closely related field with three years of firefighting experience; OR high school diploma with four years of firefighting experience; OR one year as a Firefighter II in Nevada state service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Exercise leadership through direct command or implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Respond to wildland fires, floods, and other emergencies.
• Control wildland fires; build lines, direct nozzles, supervise dozers; manage firefighting resources.
• Supervise presuppression activities; develop preplans and preattack fire plans; ensure access and water supplies.
• Oversee hazardous fuels mitigation; plan and implement fuels management activities including prescribed burning.
• Train volunteer fire departments and other agencies; provide on-the-job training to improve techniques.
• Enforce forestry and fire laws; investigate incidents and testify in court when needed.
• Maintain fire apparatus and equipment; perform inspections and minor repairs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Under direction, manage day-to-day fire protection operations including readiness, staffing, training, and incident command.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Team leadership

ICS (Incident Command System)

Budget & administration

Training & supervision

Education

Associate’s degree in fire science

High school diploma + 4 years firefighting

Firefighter II Nevada state service

Job description

This recruitment is for a Fire Captain (underfill for Battalion Chief) in Las Vegas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director's Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State.

This position, under the supervision of the Fire Management Officer acts as a supervisor of a wildland fire engine, module/ hand crew with multiple firefighters that participate in all functional areas of wildland fire and resource management. This includes wildfire prevention, suppression and rehabilitation, fuels reduction treatments, natural resource restoration, and public education. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. Incumbents will participate in WFPP meetings, training and collaborate with federal, state and local cooperators. Incumbents will assist with management of all assigned equipment, tools and safety equipment at the facility. Incumbent will be responsible for ensuring adequate training for subordinates is completed as defined in their individual training plans. Assist with managing the tracking of budget expenditures and encumbrances. Participate in other duties as assigned providing data and information for future budgetary needs.

Positions in this series manage, supervise, and participate in wildland fire suppression; fire prevention and education; presuppression; equipment and facility maintenance; and forestry and fire law enforcement. Assist the Forestry Program Manager – Fire to ensure that the components of the divisions Wildland Fire Protection Program are managed and operated in an efficient, accurate and safe manner consistent with federal, State, and division regulations, policies and procedures.Associate’s degree in fire science or closely related field and three years of firefighting experience; OR Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of firefighting experience; OR one year as a Firefighter II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Manage, supervise and participate in functional areas of fire protection; compile information, develop plans and make recommendations concerning training, prevention, suppression, emergency operations, fuels management, support services and administration; develop plans, regulations, guidance documents and reports on regional wildfire activities; implement and coordinate regional wildfire activities with federal, State, and local partners.

Responsibilities

• Exercise leadership through direct command or implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Respond to wildland fires, floods, and other emergencies.
• Control wildland fires; build hand lines, fall trees, lay hose lines and direct nozzles; lead dozers; set backfires; direct aerial drops; provide structural protection; and mop up and patrol fire areas to safeguard life, natural resources and structures.
• Supervise and/or participate in presuppression activities; develop preplans and preattack fire plans; check fire access roads, gates, and water supplies; and review and update dispatch response cards.
• Supervise and/or participate in hazardous fuels mitigation; determine fuel types and fuel loading; and plan, direct and implement fuels management activities including prescribed burning.
• Supervise and/or participate in fire prevention activities; inspect areas designated for prescribed burning; advise land owners of regulations; determine approval/denial of fire permit; check campfires; advise the public of fire danger, safety and fire restrictions; make safety presentations to homeowners, students and civic groups; conduct defensible space inspections; and post signs to educate the public and reduce fire occurrence.
• Train volunteer fire departments, cooperative fire agencies, and various firefighting personnel; schedule classes or demonstrations; review materials, techniques, and strategies; and provide on-the-job training to improve firefighting techniques and effectiveness.
• Enforce forestry and fire laws and prosecute offenders; investigate complaints of illegal burning, camp fires and plant materials harvesting; interview witnesses and suspects; collect evidence, preserve the crime scene, and determine the point of origin and cause of fire; advise the public of applicable laws, write citations and testify in court.
• Supervise or maintain fire apparatus and equipment to maintain constant readiness; make daily inspections and follow preventive maintenance schedules; check, clean, sharpen, adjust and make minor repairs to equipment; report mechanical problems and arrange for repairs; and replace used equipment and supplies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Under general direction of a Fire Management Officer, incumbents manage the day-to-day fire protection operations of an assigned geographic area including fire readiness, staffing, fire prevention, training, and incident command. They also assist with administrative duties in areas such as budget preparation, scheduling, planning and equipment maintenance and are supervisory in nature.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Detailed knowledge of:

the locations and equipment assigned to State and volunteer fire stations; principles of training and supervision; interagency mutual aid agreements; water delivery and hydrant systems; safety regulations and insurance requirements related to training; mitigation, isolation and evacuation techniques used in hazardous materials emergencies.

Ability to:

plan, organize and deploy personnel and equipment in highly complex emergency situations; develop and implement emergency response plans appropriate to the situation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in fire science or closely related field and three years of firefighting experience;
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of firefighting experience;
• one year as a Firefighter II in Nevada State service;
• an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.