Fire Captain

JOB The listed salary does not scale with the current county grade/step structure. The salary listed above accounts for a potential 3% COLA in the 2027 FY Budget.

Under direction of the Fire Battalion Chief or higher-ranking officer or acting of his/her own volition, the Fire Captain performs responsible management, technical and administrative work in commanding, supervising, coordinating, and performing fire emergency operations, training of firefighters, fire prevention, general facility/equipment maintenance, public education and other related programs and services. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

• Ability to perform all essential functions of a Fire Engineer as defined in department job description.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of a Firefighter/EMT as defined in department job description.
• Participate in fire prevention, pre-planning, inspections, and fire equipment testing activities.
• Ability to operate in extremely dangerous scenarios and life and death environments that potentially expose the individual to great bodily harm or death.
• Oversees and participates in the management of fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical services, training and disaster preparedness program services and activities.
• Performs competently in highly stressful situations.
• Enforces company policies.
• Participates in performance evaluations and makes recommendations regarding personnel actions.
• May be asked to work extended hours and days to meet all operational needs.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates the training of their staff of the station they are assigned to.
• Prepares written reports of fire and rescue incidents.
• Represents the department at various events.
• Researches and prepares reports for presentations.
• Maintains familiarity with specialized equipment.
• Responsible for understanding the geography and street layout of the service districts and surrounding area.
• Performs daily inspections of assigned vehicles, radios, and equipment as required to maintain operational readiness.
• Ensures that vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by checking items required by service management.
• Refuels vehicle and reports any unsafe operating conditions of vehicles, radios, and equipment.
• Attend mandatory training as required by NCOEMS and Pender County Emergency Services
• Perform daily station duties; ensure stations are kept clean and orderly.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform heavy lifting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance. Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment. Employees must successfully complete a Job Physical Ability Test (JPAT) on an annual basis.