Fire Captain

Syracuse City•Syracuse, UT

1d•$82,992 - $127,225

About The Position

This is a Full-Time hourly position that performs duties as assigned and responds to emergency medical and fire incidents within the Syracuse Fire Department Emergency Services Program. Fire Captains are responsible for managing a fire shift, collaborating with other captains to provide leadership and personnel management, training, emergency response and preparedness, fire prevention, safety, resource management, and community relations. Fire Captains work a 48/96 schedule, equivalent to 2,912 hours per year. Overtime is based on actual hours worked, over 106 hours in a 14-day work period. This position also includes, but is not limited to: Planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, assisting, and evaluating the work of staff involved in fire suppression operations, hazardous materials containment, and medical emergency incidents. Fire investigation; obtaining and preserving evidence at a fire scene. Assists in coordinating the cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of fire suppression and EMS equipment and station facilities. Conducts annual business inspections and preplans as assigned. Reviewing reports, completing daily documentation, and managing daily shift operations. Responding to all hazard emergencies, including but not limited to fire suppression, hazardous materials containment, fire investigation, and technical rescue. Responding to medical emergencies to administer CPR, perform trauma management, handle pediatric emergencies, and provide victim transportation. Assisting in educating and training the public in fire and medical programs designed for community awareness. Attending training to achieve and maintain all necessary certifications and skills to accomplish assigned duties. Working closely with other firefighting personnel to accomplish common goals and objectives outlined by the Fire Department.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Fire Science or related field
Valid State of Utah Driver's License Class "D"
6 years of full-time firefighting experience (equivalent to Syracuse Fire)
UFRA/IFSAC Firefighter I & II Certification
UFRA/IFSAC Hazmat Awareness & Operations Certification
UFRA/IFSAC Apparatus Driver Operator Pumper
UFRA/IFSAC Apparatus Driver Operator Aerial
UFRA/IFSAC Fire Inspector I -or- UFRA Company Fire Inspector
UFRA/IFSAC Fire Instructor I
UFRA/IFSAC Fire Officer I
UFRA/IFSAC Fire Investigator I
UFRA/NFA Incident Safety Officer
UFRA Career Command Training CTC – Operations and Tactics
NIMS IS-700, IS-703, IS-706, IS-800
NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS 400
State of Utah Licensed AEMT or Paramedic
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Proficiency in report writing
Able to work under stressful conditions
Ability to exhibit a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

NWCG Wildland Firefighter Red Card (within 1 year of hire)
Utah State Supervisory Fire Officer Designation (within 1 year of hire)
CDL with Tanker Endorsement (within 1 year of hire)
State of Utah Adult OHV Certification (within 30 days of hire)

Responsibilities

Planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, assisting, and evaluating the work of staff involved in fire suppression operations, hazardous materials containment, and medical emergency incidents.
Fire investigation; obtaining and preserving evidence at a fire scene.
Assists in coordinating the cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of fire suppression and EMS equipment and station facilities.
Conducts annual business inspections and preplans as assigned.
Reviewing reports, completing daily documentation, and managing daily shift operations.
Responding to all hazard emergencies, including but not limited to fire suppression, hazardous materials containment, fire investigation, and technical rescue.
Responding to medical emergencies to administer CPR, perform trauma management, handle pediatric emergencies, and provide victim transportation.
Assisting in educating and training the public in fire and medical programs designed for community awareness.
Attending training to achieve and maintain all necessary certifications and skills to accomplish assigned duties.
Working closely with other firefighting personnel to accomplish common goals and objectives outlined by the Fire Department.