Fire & Rescue Captain: Lead, Train & Respond

City-of-Winchester,-Va; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winchester Fire Department is seeking a Fire Captain to provide middle management leadership and command support at the station level. You will supervise personnel, plan training, and coordinate EMS, fire, and hazard control operations with the shift Battalion Chief.

Responsibilities include evaluating subordinates, maintaining records, performing fire prevention duties, and leading public safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year as a company officer within a career department.
• Associate's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, or other applicable field (e.g. emergency management, leadership, business administration) or Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a direct supervisor for their assigned station and provides oversight of the station and personnel activities
• Conducts performance evaluations on assigned subordinates
• Supervises daily station operations by scheduling personnel, assigning duties and tasks, overseeing station and equipment maintenance, directing station operations, maintaining records, ordering supplies, and preparing correspondence
• Develops personnel by creating, implementing, and maintaining a shift training program while providing direct instruction, evaluation, counseling, and discipline. Maintains and updates personnel records.
• Maintains communication with their shift Battalion Chief for guidance and supervision on various tasks and responsibilities
• Serves as a primary backup Battalion Chief based on operational need
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in and directs the delivery of basic and advanced life support procedures in accordance with local protocols
• Responds to fire scenes. Participates and directs the application of water and/or chemical agents to control and extinguish fires and the performance of search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul.
• Responsible for ensuring that an initial cause and origin are determined at all fire incidents.
• Responds to hazardous materials emergencies to participate in and/or direct effective hazard control strategies
• Responds to technical rescue emergencies to participate in and/or direct and manage effective hazard control strategies
• Responds to hazardous conditions and general service calls to participate in and/or direct and manage effective hazard control strategies. Provides salvage and recovery support to owners and/or occupants of damaged properties
• Drives and operates emergency apparatus based on operational need
• Supervises and assists with fire prevention inspections and activities
• Performs continuous quality improvement (CQI) reviews of EMS and fire reports
• Conducts public safety programs and tours of fire and rescue stations and grounds as needed
• Performs special projects as assigned
• Participates in and maintains good physical condition as prescribed in the Department's Physical Conditioning and Wellness Program
• Contributes to a positive work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory principles

Emergency response leadership

EMS knowledge

Hazardous materials mitigation

Firefighting & rescue knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Fire Science/EMS

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Winchester Fire Department is seeking a Fire Captain to provide middle management leadership and command support at the station level. You will supervise personnel, plan training, and coordinate EMS, fire, and hazard control operations with the shift Battalion Chief.

Responsibilities include evaluating subordinates, maintaining records, performing fire prevention duties, and leading public safety initiatives.