Wildland Firefighter Captain - Insurance Division

Global Medical Response Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire management is seeking a Wildland Fire Captain to supervise firefighting operations and ensure safety during emergency incidents. The role involves leading a team, conducting inspections, and engaging with the community. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k

Disability

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time Firefighter service.
• Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials-Operations certification.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of a fire station.
• Supervising fire and rescue crews.
• Serving as incident commander at emergency incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency Management

Public Safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Wildland Fire Captain - Insurance Division

IMMEDIATE HIRING! WILDLAND FIRE CAPTAIN

Starting pay: $29.00 per hour

We are hiring Wildland Fire Captains to supervise and oversee Firefighters and Fire Engineers in an assigned Fire Company. The Fire Captain manages activities including fire suppression, emergency medical incidents, hazardous materials spills, and other emergency calls. The role involves supervising a fire crew to ensure safety and providing assistance to the Battalion Chief. In the absence of the Battalion Chief, the Fire Captain reports directly to the Fire Chief.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a fire station, apparatus, and personnel.
2. Supervising fire and rescue crews and the apparatus dispatched to emergency scenes, including fires, medical calls, and hazardous materials incidents.
3. Serving as incident commander at emergency incidents.

Customer Service duties include:

1. Conducting fire safety, home safety, extinguisher, and pre-fire planning inspections.
2. Providing public information, installing smoke detectors, conducting station tours, visiting schools, and participating in public education events.
3. Supervising firefighting staff and ensuring the safe operation of company apparatus.
4. Delegating duties and responsibilities to subordinates.
5. Performing performance evaluations and developing action plans for crew members.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials-Operations certification from IFSAC or ProBoard.
3. Five years of full-time Firefighter service with Rural / Metro Fire Department.
4. State or National Registered EMT-P or EMT-B certification, with current ACLS if EMT-P, and CPR/AED certification.
5. Valid driver license with a good record (DUI within last 5 years disqualifies).
6. Ability to work 24-hour shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends, and to work overtime as needed.

About Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services:

Rural Metro Fire, established in 1948, has been providing fire management and protection services. It was recently acquired by Brindlee Fire Services from Global Medical Response. All employees will join the Brindlee Fire Services family, continuing their dedication to community safety and professional service.

Learn more about the acquisition here.

EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers, supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation, and paid time off.