Wildland Fire Captain - Insurance Division

ruralmetrofire; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire in Idaho seeks a Wildland Fire Captain – Insurance Division to oversee daily field operations, supervise crews, conduct wildfire prevention and pre-fire planning, and coordinate fire suppression activities. Occasional deployments to incidents across the western United States are required, with typical 8-hour shifts and occasional night/weekend work.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, CPR/AED, a valid driver's license, and prior wildland firefighting experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Valid driver license with good driving record.
• Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends; may be deployed to western U.S. for 14–21 days.
• Ability to pass a work capacity test during onboarding.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and standard business platforms.
• Knowledge of current wildland firefighting practices, especially in WUI.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire).
• Advanced first aid and/or EMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station or site and apparatus and personnel.
• Conducts wildfire safety checks and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Develops and participates in drills and training; informs the public and participates in public relations events.
• May act as Battalion Chief when needed.
• Work hours typically 8-hour days; shifts may vary; may be deployed 14–21 days to incidents.

Skills

Public safety training

Team supervision

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Ipad

Job description

Wildland Fire Captain – Insurance Division

Wildland Fire Captain - Insurance Division, oversees activities including fire prevention and mitigation, pre fire assessment, and fire suppression. A Wildland Fire Captain in the insurance division reports to, and provides assistance to, a Battalion Chief. In the absence of a Battalion Chief, the Fire Captain shall report directly to the Capstone Insurance Division Chief.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Wildland Fire Captain – Insurance Division, manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station, or other site, and the apparatus and personnel assigned.
• Conducts wildfire safety checks and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Develop, direct and participate in drills and training programs. Provide information to the public, and participate in public relations events.
• A Wildland Fire Captain may act in the capacity of Battalion Chief as needed.
• Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 - 21 days, and be dispatched to fires in the western United States. Work hours are typically 8 hour days, however hours may vary based on the job and/or customer needs.
• Supervise the safe operation of company vehicles.
• Conduct performance evaluations of assigned crew members as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Valid driver license with good driving record
• Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to locations in the western United States for 14-21 days.
• Ability to pass a work capacity test conducted during the initial onboarding process
• Proficient in the use of a computer, Ipad, etc., including systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other platforms for routine business use.
• Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and procedures, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.)
• Desired - Advanced first aid and/or EMT

Minimum required NWCG and FEMA courses:

• L - 180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S - 130 Wildland Firefighting
• S - 230 Crew Boss
• S - 231 Engine Boss
• S - 190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
• S - 290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• IS - 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS - 200 Basic Incident Command System
• IS - 700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS - 800 Introduction to the National Response Framework
• Q0426 Introduction to Fire and EMS Supervision and Management

Minimum Capstone Certification (within 60 days of hire)

• Capstone - Insurance Captain Position Task Book (PTB)

Applicants willbe requiredto undergo a background investigation prior to beingconsidered foremployment.