Station Captain: Lead Fire & EMS Operations

City of Cathedral City; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cathedral City Fire Department seeks a Fire Captain to plan, coordinate, and supervise the emergency and non-emergency activities of a fire station during an assigned shift, protecting lives and property.

This first-level supervisor oversees fire suppression, EMS response, fire prevention, and related department functions, and typically serves as station administrator during the shift.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by courses in Fire Science or a related field
• Five (5) years of paid municipal, county, tribal or special district fire experience in fire suppression and prevention.
• Must possess successful completion of California State Fire Training Apparatus Driver/Operator IA and IB.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California Class B driver license, or a California Class C driver license with firefighter endorsement; must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Certification as a Firefighter I and Firefighter II is required.
• Possession of a current/valid CPR certificate.
• Possession of a valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification/licensure with eligibility to work under the Riverside County.
• Completion of Intermediate (ICS-300 and ics-400) training is required by the end of the probationary period
• Must possess a California State Fire Marshal Fire Officer I Certificate or have completed all required coursework, with final certification to be submitted by the end of the probation period.
• Must complete the assigned Task-book by the end of probation.
• Advanced management leadership training from a recognized industry is desirable.
• AA or BA degree with major coursework in fire science, or a closely related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, assigns, and supervises the emergency and non-emergency activities of a fire station during an assigned shift to protect life and property.
• This class is the first level supervisor, supervising and participating in fire suppression and emergency medical response, fire prevention and related departmental functions. Incumbents supervise station staff directly and typically serve as a station administrator.

Skills

Fire suppression

Emergency medical response

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA or BA in fire science or related field desirable

Firefighter I certification

Firefighter II certification

CPR certification

California State Fire Training Apparatus Driver/Operator IA and IB

California Class B license with firefighter endorsement (or C with endorsement)

ICS-300 and ICS-400 training

Fire Officer I Certificate (or coursework with final certification)

EMS certification/licensure (EMT/Paramedic) with Riverside County eligibility

Task-book completion by end of probation

Advanced management leadership training desirable

AA or BA in fire science/desirable

Job description

City of Cathedral City Fire Department seeks a Fire Captain to plan, coordinate, and supervise the emergency and non-emergency activities of a fire station during an assigned shift, protecting lives and property.

This first-level supervisor oversees fire suppression, EMS response, fire prevention, and related department functions, and typically serves as station administrator during the shift.