Wildland Fire Captain - Insurance Division

ruralmetrofire; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ruralmetrofire seeks a Wildland Fire Captain for the Insurance Division to oversee station operations, fire prevention, and pre-fire planning across sites. You will guide drills, public outreach, and may serve as Battalion Chief as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising crews, coordinating 8‑hour shifts with occasional extended deployments, and ensuring vehicle safety. NWCG/FEMA coursework and Capstone PTB are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Valid driver license with clean record.
• WUI wildfire practices knowledge preferred.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience required/advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a fire station or site within the Insurance Division.
• Conduct wildfire safety checks and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Direct drills and training, and support public relations activities.
• May act as Battalion Chief when needed.
• Work shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends; deployments for 14–21 days as needed.
• Supervise safe operation of company vehicles and evaluate performance.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

Valid driver's license

Proficient with Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Wildland firefighting experience

Advanced first aid/EMT (desired)

Education

High School diploma or GED

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)