Fire Captain - Industrial

Rural Metro Fire•McHenry, MS

About The Position

The Industrial Fire Captain oversees activities including fire suppression, emergency medical incidents, hazardous materials spills and other emergency incident calls and supervises a fire crew to ensure safety. The Industrial Fire Captain provides assistance to the Clients Health, Safety and Environment division.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate. Must pass background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
Must be certified as an NFPA 1001 Firefighter I (State, PROBOARD, IFSAC or equivalent)
Must be certified to the NFPA 472, Hazardous Materials-Operations (State, PROBOARD, IFSAC or equivalent)
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I (State, PROBOARD, IFSAC or equivalent) preferred, Experience as a Fire Officer is required
Must have NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800
Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician at time of hire and must maintain this certification throughout term of employment
Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.
Must have AHA CPR/AED

Nice To Haves

NFPA1081, Confined Space Rescue, Rope Rescue I & 2, Hazardous Materials Technician (Highly Desirable).

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station and the apparatus and personnel assigned to that station.
Supervise a fire and rescue crew and the station apparatus dispatched to emergency scenes, including fire scenes, emergency medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, etc.
May serve in the capacity of incident commander at emergency incidents.
Must be able to perform the duties of subordinate positions.
Responds to fire and other emergency incidents as directed by the alarm room.
Enforces established department safety procedures.
Responsible for inspections and be familiar with the location of streets, buildings, hydrants and unusual hazards in their respective first due areas.
Maintains order and discipline in their command at all times.
Assists with planning, organizing, and controlling station objectives in accordance with all company philosophies, strategies, goals, objectives, principals and procedures.
Must conduct all radio communications in a professional, respectful manner.
Conducts fire safety, home safety, fire extinguisher and pre-fire planning inspections.
Provides information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education standbys.
Work requires cooperative/supportive interaction with co-workers, supervisors, doctors and other healthcare workers.
Work requires interaction with representatives of other City departments, other fire departments and local, state and federal agencies.
Completes, reviews and forwards all required Fire Station/Company reports.
Responsible for completion of required administrative forms and station logs.
Ensures that their station has all required manuals and maintains the station training library.
Must have thorough knowledge of Fire SOG's and administrative policies.
Must have thorough knowledge of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Ensures participation by his crew in all company required training events.
Conducts in-service company training.
Responsible for the completion of all assigned Safety inspections and Pre Emergency Plans.
Directs technical and functional supervision over firefighting staff.
Ensures that apparatus, tools, equipment and quarters are maintained by crews daily.
Ensures all required reports are completed daily.
Communicates any required department orders, directives, memos, etc. promptly and consistently.
Serves as a role model by consistently displaying exemplary leadership through action and example.
Has complied and enforced all policies and procedures.
Successfully completed all Compliance Training within the required time period.
Was not suspended for delinquency of compliance training.
Has had no compliance related corrective action.
Other duties may be assigned that are specific to the local operation