Fire Captain

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for regular, full-time Fire Captain position in the Fire Department that is dedicated to protecting lives and serving the community.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative, supervisory, and technical duties involved in planning, coordinating, assigning, directing, and participating in fire suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, rescue, fire prevention and inspections, fire investigations, public education, vehicle, equipment, and facility readiness, and related services and activities; and ensures that all assigned activities are carried out effectively, efficiently, safely, and according to department guidelines and policies.

The Fire Department provides all fire protection and fire prevention services within the City.

The Department also provides emergency medical and ambulance service area-wide in an efficient and cost effective manner.

The Fire Captain performs as an individual and team member in the delivery of fire protection services through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and related activities.

The Fire Captain must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

* Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in fire suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, rescue, fire prevention and inspection, fire investigation, and related services and activities for an assigned shift; directs activities of assigned and non-assigned staff at emergency scenes and assumes command in accordance with Department policies; engages in suppression, rescue, hazardous material, and emergency medical activities; ensures all assigned activities are carried out effectively, efficiently, safely, and according to Department guidelines and policies.

* Directs, coordinates, supervises, and reviews the work plan for assigned staff in all areas of work including maintenance of vehicles, equipment and facilities, pre-fire surveys, fire code enforcement, and public fire education; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

* Supervises, inspects and oversees assigned staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring personnel are trained; ensuring any performance deficiencies are corrected; ensuring personnel follow policies and procedures, and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

* Trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff; monitors skill levels of assigned personnel and identifies the training needs of personnel; provides or coordinates staff training and drills; works with employees to correct deficiencies.

* Maintains discipline of assigned personnel by enforcing the rules, regulations, adopted standards, policies, and procedures of the City and the Department.

* Coordinates and supervises the day-to-day activities of assigned function or shift, which includes: establishing and monitoring schedules and timelines; developing and implementing internal procedures; and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.

* Completes and prepares a variety of forms, reports, and recommendations; prepares emergency scene reports; prepares accident, injury, and exposure reports; analyzes a variety of information, data, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings; and reviews reports submitted by subordinate staff.

* Conducts, supervises, and participates in fire and life safety inspections; supervises and participates in the routine inspection of commercial, industrial, residential, and other buildings.

* Conducts, supervises, and participates in fire cause and origin determinations and investigations; determines preliminary origin and cause of fire at emergency scenes; obtains and preserves evidence.

* Supervises and participates in the maintenance and testing of Department apparatus and equipment; ensures equipment is in proper working order.

* Directs and participates in fire station buildings and grounds maintenance; directs the cleaning of quarters, equipment, and apparatus.

* Supervises and participates in public relations, fire/safety education activities, and fire prevention activities including station tours, fire safety/fire suppression education away from the station, school education programs, group activities, fire drills, courtesy walk through visits, and phone inquiries.

* Presents classes and other training to various groups including other employees, volunteers, and members of the general public in subjects related to fire service including emergency medical services and fire protection.

* Administers, oversees, and performs special projects as assigned; assists in developing plans for special assignments.

Performs a full range of other departmental administrative duties.

* Maintains skill levels, new equipment and procedure familiarization, and certifications that are relevant and/or required for assigned responsibilities; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, technical rescue, extrication, physical fitness, and other related areas.

* Coordinates scheduling of staff to ensure proper operational coverage at all times.

* Testifies in court as necessary.

* Serves as Duty Officer when assigned.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED). Must live within 12 road miles of fire station and maintain telephone service.

Three to five years of fire experience, including two years of supervisory experience or documented increasing level of responsibility.

Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in fire science, emergency medical services, or related field preferred; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require): * Firefighter I & Firefighter II * Fire Service Instructor I * State of Alaska EMT III or Higher * FEMA IS-700, IS-800 and ICS 100 and 200 * CPR/AED certification * Valid Alaska Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire LICENSING PREFERRED: * Fire Inspector I * Fire Officer I * Driver Operator Certification * Rope Rescue 1 & II * FEMA ICS 300 and 400 * Confined Space Rescue Certification * HAZMAT Technician DECSION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES: This position reports to a Deputy Fire Chief who exercises close supervision, however, the employee must learn to operate without direct supervision and make independent decisions based on knowledge, education, experience, and department policy.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: Supervisory authority of assigned staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an emergency response setting; walk, stand, sit, run for prolonged periods of time, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, climb, balance, push, pull, lift, touch, finger dexterity, gripping with hands and fingers, talking, and hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

See within the normal range of vision with or without correction; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Possess basic swimming skills and water safety knowledge for potential assignments on ice and/or open water rescue incidents.

Perform arduous and prolonged tasks under adverse and dynamic conditions; operate fire suppression and medical response equipment, apparatus, and tools; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations.

Perform and maintain physical fitness to successfully pass the department's annual physical fitness testing requirements.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Reactive emergency, natural or man-made disaster, and routine fire prevention environments with travel from site to site; the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in areas of limited and restricted entry and exit; regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and wet and/or humid conditions; works in high, precarious places; exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration; risk of electrical shock; possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally very loud when responding to emergency calls and when working at a fire or other emergency incident.

Non-traditional work hours are required and must work nights, weekends, holidays; work is scheduled on a 24 hour shift basis; works a 212 hour schedule in 28 day period; must be available for standby duty.

Mandatory call back at any time.