Wildland Fire Captain - Capstone/Rural Metro Fire

Responsibilities

Wildland Fire Captain

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! WILDLAND FIRE CAPTAIN

Starting pay : $29.00 per hour

FULL-TIME / TEMPORARY Opportunities Available in :

• Lubbock, Texas
• Denver, Colorado
• Pullman, Washington
• Spokane, Washington
• Couer d'Alene, Idaho

We are hiring Fire Captains that will supervise and oversee a number of Firefighters and Fire Engineers in an assigned Fire Company.

The 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 Fire Captain provides assistance to the Battalion Chief. In absence of the Battalion Chief position, the Fire Captain shall report directly to the Fire Chief.

Responsibilities : Fire Suppression

Fire Suppression

• A Fire Captain manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station and the apparatus and personnel assigned to that station.
• Fire Captains supervise a fire and rescue crew and the station apparatus dispatched to emergency scenes, including fire scenes, emergency medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, etc.
• Fire Captains may serve in the capacity of incident commander at emergency incidents.

Customer Service

• Conduct fire safety, home safety, fire extinguisher and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Provide information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education standbys.
• Fire Captains direct technical and functional supervision over firefighting staff and directly and indirectly supervise Firefighters, Fire Engineers, Fire Lieutenants and EMS personnel assigned to a specific fire station.

Fire Captains supervise the safe operation of company apparatus at all times.

• Fire Captains delegate duties and responsibilities to subordinates.
• Perform annual or bi-annual performance evaluations of assigned crew members and create and implement Performance Action Plans if necessary.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School diploma or GED required.
• State, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard) Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials-Operations level certification.
• Five years full-time Firefighter service with Rural / Metro Fire Department.
• State or National Registered as an EMT-P or EMT-B certification.

o Current ACLS certification if EMT-P

o Current CPR / AED certification

• Valid driver license with good driving record. DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying.
• Able to work 24 hr shifts.
• Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Available to work overtime as assigned and as needed on an emergency basis.

Our Benefits

MEDICAL - GMR offers four different plan options, allowing you to select the right option for you and your family. Our plans cover the full cost of preventive services and include in-network prescription drug coverage.

Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued.

For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match.

We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.