Job Title: Fire Captain/Specialist

SUMMARY

The Fire Captain/Specialist position is a single classification in the Fire Captain series. It is a safety position responsible for performing a variety of specialized administrative functions related to Fire Safety. The Fire Captain/Specialist reports to the Fire Chief and closely with the Deputy Fire Marshal to coordinate fire inspection activities. This position requires strong managerial skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages the City’s Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
• Manages the City’s Vegetation Management Program.
• Establishes contracts and manages outside contractors and resources.
• Conducts the Fire Department’s Fire Cause and Origin Investigations.
• Maintains budgets and data for all program responsibilities.
• Assures continuity of the Department’s KNOX Box program.
• Provides Community Outreach on fire and life safety.
• Provides emergency and environmental consultation to Operations Staff.
• Coordinates and develops new codes, ordinances and resolutions related to duties of the position.
• Works with command chief on hazardous materials emergency incidents. Accomplish other related duties as required.
• Coordinate Fire Company Inspection Program.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles of supervision.
• Fire prevention and suppression.
• Emergency medical services.
• Department policy, procedure and mission.
• Community Fire Service activity.
• Principles of fire behavior for combustible vegetation.
• Budgeting practices.
• Mitigation methods for the unauthorized release of Hazardous Materials.
• Hazardous materials storage, handling and transportation methods.

ABILITY TO:

• Ensure quality suppression, prevention, emergency medical and public education services.
• Assist incident management as directed.
• Plan and supervise work and manage schedules.
• Interact effectively with Fire Department personnel, department managers and the public.
• Assist the Incident Commander to mitigate an authorized release of hazardous materials or other related emergencies.
• Participate in the City Emergency Operations Center.
• Assist Emergency Operations as directed.
• To deliver training about Fire Inspection, Hazardous Materials, Vegetation Management, Fire Investigation and Public Education as requested.