Shift Fire Captain & EMS Team Leader

Rural Metro Fire; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire in Monterey, CA seeks a Fire Captain to direct shift activities, respond to emergencies, and supervise a team in firefighting and EMS. The role includes training, reporting, and ensuring equipment readiness, while upholding safety and company standards.

The position emphasizes supervision, drill-driven practice, and adherence to policies, with routine duties in maintenance and client-facing interactions. A strong leadership and safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 21 years old and meeting age requirements.
• One year industrial fire brigade experience.
• TWIC card required.
• State Firefighter 1 or higher.
• Hazardous Materials - Operations certification.
• State or National Registry, EMR, EMT-B, EMT-A or Paramedic (dependent on assignment).
• CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of fire personnel during a shift, responding to emergencies and performing suppression/EMS, rescue, and damage control.
• Drills and studies firefighting methods, techniques, and organization; maintains care of customer property and equipment.
• Prepares timely reports and maintains files (logs, PCRs, accident reports, reimbursement reports).
• Monitors training schedules and communicates with team for assignments.
• Ensures safety and compliance with company policies and contractual obligations.

Skills

Communication skills

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Education

State Firefighter 1 or higher

Hazardous Materials - Operations

EMR/ EMT-B/ EMT-A or Paramedic (dependent on assignment)

TWIC card

CPR/AED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rural Metro Fire in Monterey, CA seeks a Fire Captain to direct shift activities, respond to emergencies, and supervise a team in firefighting and EMS. The role includes training, reporting, and ensuring equipment readiness, while upholding safety and company standards.

The position emphasizes supervision, drill-driven practice, and adherence to policies, with routine duties in maintenance and client-facing interactions. A strong leadership and safety mindset is essential.