Under the direction of the Battalion Chief or Deputy Chief, this classification is responsible for performing, directing, and supervising activities of the fire station on an assigned Squad/Shift including fire suppression, emergency rescue, inspection, investigation, training and support functions.

Qualified Fire Captains may temporarily work out of classification in the capacity as Battalion Chief.

Fire Captains, along with their squad responsibilities, may be assigned to perform specialized administrative duties in support of a Department Division or Function including, but not limited to, Training, Operations, Administration, Support Services or Fire Prevention.

This is the first full supervisory class within the classification of firefighters. The Fire Captain is responsible for direct supervision of firefighters. This position may also be assigned specialized administrative staff duties at the Fire Station. Incumbents in this class are distinguished from those in the next higher classification of Battalion Chief in that the latter functions as a Department Wide Commander and performs administrative duties as determined by the Fire Chief in connection with Department functions and programs.

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

 Respond to reported emergencies such as fires, accidents, emergency medical incidents, and incidents involving hazardous materials.

 Direct a Company of Firefighters to the scene, assess, and report on conditions at the scene, develop an action plan, assume command of all firefighting, rescue and public service operations of the company unless relieved by a senior officer.

 Manage and perform emergency scene operations involving life-saving and property protection work; conduct size up, resource request and assignment, confinement, extinguishment, salvage and overhaul.

 Supervise, plan, evaluate, train, motivate, direct and participate in the work assignments and activities of firefighters.

 Address personnel matters and apply progressive discipline as appropriate.

 Conduct orientation, training, and practice drills in all phases of fire suppression and related activities to develop and maintain the capabilities, required standards, and readiness of firefighters; conduct training related to fire prevention, public education, accident prevention and department safety practices.

 Responsible for proper maintenance and care of all equipment, apparatus, fire station and grounds; direct and participate in periodic inspection of same to insure that all assigned equipment, apparatus, facilities, and supplies are in a state of readiness; unsure completion of proper maintenance, documentation and repairs.

 Conduct fire prevention inspections of commercial properties pursuant to state and local regulations and ordinances; follow up on routine and recommended repairs and corrections; refer to non-routine inspections or inspection results to Deputy Chief for Fire Prevention.

 Perform Administrative duties such as maintaining records, writing reports on the work activities such as fire and emergency reports, daily log book, equipment maintenance logs, and issue performance evaluations of assigned firefighters.

 Update and maintain current maps and charts, must be familiar with Department jurisdiction streets, intersections, fire hydrants, water mains, and sprinkler systems; take not of specialized and unusual conditions as required.

 Maintain a level of physical fitness to meet job requirements and perform the major job functions.

 Maintain current knowledge of new firefighting and fire prevention principles, techniques and methods. Attend, as directed, training sessions and conferences concerning, but not limited to, fire suppression, personnel management, medical and hazardous materials.

 Establish and maintain effective public relations and communications with customers and the community served.

 Perform related duties as assigned.

 Effective plan, direct, and coordinate assigned programs.

 Provider for the training of personnel at both individual and department-wide levels; provide appropriate feedback and guidance to personnel; attend training sessions and conferences.

 Study and become familiar with the Department’s jurisdiction, e.g. streets, intersections, fire hydrants, water mains, and sprinkler systems.

 Confer with superior officers on policy and procedural matters.

 Maintain records, prepare reports, and make public and/or committee presentations.

 Undertake or assist with special projects, reports and studies.

 Maintain liaison with officials of neighboring fire departments and districts.

 Represent the Department on various inter-agency committees and community interaction.

 May assume on-call duty on a rotating basis.

 May temporarily assume the duties of higher administrative-level classifications.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Emergency medical aid equipment, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, radio, pager, personal computer, telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in office, vehicle, indoor and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is expose to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office setting, and loud at an emergency scene.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application; review of education and experience; appropriate testing and interviews; oral interview; background check; physical agility test; drug screening; final selection.

NOTE: Appointees will be subject to completion of a standard probationary period.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Uintah Fire Department and the volunteer, and is subject to change by the Uintah Fire Department as the needs of the Department and requirements of the job change.