Lead Fire Captain – Fire Suppression & Station Leader

City of Lexington; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lexington is hiring a Fire Captain I to lead and manage fire suppression operations, oversee station and equipment maintenance, and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting. This role acts as a company leader during fires, rescues, hazmat incidents, and medical responses in Lexington, NC.

Qualified applicants will have seven years of municipal fire suppression experience, a valid NC Class B license or equivalent, and multiple state certifications or the ability to obtain them

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Seven years of municipal experience in fire suppression.
• Valid NC Class B driver’s license or out-of-state license with ability to obtain NC Class B within 60 days and good driving record.
• NC Fire Prevention Level I certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• NC Fire Service Instructor Certification I.
• One year of municipal experience as a full-time driver/operator.
• NC/IFSAC Fire Officer I Certification.
• NC or IFSAC/ProBoard Incident Safety Officer certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs difficult protective work in fire suppression and acts as company leader during fires, rescues, hazmat operations, and medical services.
• Oversees station and equipment maintenance and maintains records.
• Prepares reports and conducts as company supervisor.
• Provides leadership and supervises crew during emergency and non-emergency operations.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Lexington is hiring a Fire Captain I to lead and manage fire suppression operations, oversee station and equipment maintenance, and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting. This role acts as a company leader during fires, rescues, hazmat incidents, and medical responses in Lexington, NC.

Qualified applicants will have seven years of municipal fire suppression experience, a valid NC Class B license or equivalent, and multiple state certifications or the ability to obtain them