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JOB SUMMARY

To direct the activities of a fire company on an assigned shift. Employee works a rotating schedule of 24 hours on and 48 hours off. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Performs prolonged and difficult work under hazardous conditions. Employee is exposed 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 and may involve strenuous exertion under such handicaps as cramped surroundings. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. It is reasonable anticipated that the individual will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious materials in the course of duties. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, during day, evening and night shifts. General direction by Chief on routine aspects of job, with close supervision in emergency situations or during training periods. Fire Captain reports to the Fire Chief and has direct command over all personnel assigned to their company, on an assigned shift subject to general regulations of the department and the direction of a superior officer. In the absence of the Fire Chief, the Captain shall assume all of the duties and responsibilities of said officer, incumbents are responsible for the discipline of the personnel on his/her shift, with authority to recommend hiring, firing, and disciplinary action.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Inspects personnel at the beginning of shift to ensure properly dressed and ready for shift. At a fire, the incumbent is responsible for the effective combating of the fire until relieved of command by a superior fire officer. The Captain enters burning buildings with his/her Firefighters to direct their work, which may necessitate considerable physical exertion and potential hazard to health and safety. Work is reviewed by observation and daily reports submitted to a superior officer. Responds to fire alarms within the city. Directs personnel in extinguishing fires, extrication, saving lives and property. Assumes command at fire scenes or other emergencies until relieved by a superior officer. Supervises the laying of hose lines, directing of water streams, erecting of ladders, ventilation of buildings, rescuing of persons, and salvage and overhaul operations. Sees that all station equipment is returned to the proper place after a fire or other emergencies. Supervises, inspects and provides proper maintenance and cleaning of all equipment assigned to station(s) and station(s) maintenance. Supervises and participates in the assembling and placement of equipment in such a manner that it will be ready for immediate use and will be least susceptible to damage. Ensures equipment is in good working order at all times. Ensures that Standard Operating Guidelines are adhered to. Trains and drills Firefighters. Participates and supervises public education activities, lectures and demonstrations in fire safety and prevention to civic clubs, schools, and the general public. Keeps all required paperwork up to date. Prepares fire reports, logbook, daily activity reports, and other necessary forms. Directs tactical surveys. Prepares and conducts regular pre-fire planning classes. Reports to the Chief matters pertaining to the company, equipment or station repairs. Periodically inspects the area served by the company to maintain familiarity with the layout of City streets and locations of fire hydrants, water sources, physical layout of buildings, and to locate actual or potential fire or life safety hazards. Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training & Experience:

Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certificate and five years experience as a Firefighter, supplemented by training courses in officer leadership, firefighting or fire prevention. Must meet all requirements for Fire Officer 1 outlined in

NFPA 1021.

Must hold Florida Fire Officer One Certification and Florida Fire Instructor 1; Associate Degree in related field preferred; Basic Fire Inspector Certification desired. Possess EMT-B Certification.

Special Requirements:

Valid Florida Driver License Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of modern firefighting equipment and apparatus. Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the fire department. Thorough knowledge of first aid principles and methods, and skill in their application. Knowledge of fire prevention methods and of City ordinances on fire prevention. Knowledge of computers, internet and office machines. Ability to learn and remember the location of fire hydrants and streets within their assigned districts. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English. Ability to teach subordinates firefighting, rescue and fire prevention methods and practices. Ability to supervise company inspections. Ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates. Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports. Ability to perform duties under adverse conditions requiring good physical condition. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating life support situations. Ability to aid in gathering information for mapping and preparing a pre-fire, pre-disaster plan to cope with large scale emergency situations. Ability to show self-confidence to establish calmness at emergency situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public. Considerable knowledge of skills in the operation and maintenance of various types of apparatus and equipment used in firefighting activities, together with ability to supervise the effective use of such equipment and apparatus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Balancing:

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing:

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

Crawling:

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching:

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling:

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity:

Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping:

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palms.

Handling:

Picking, holding, or otherwise working primarily with the whole hand.

Hearing:

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discrimination in sound.

Kneeling:

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting:

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Pulling:

Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Pushing:

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward and outward.

Reaching:

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Repetitive Motion:

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Speaking:

Expressing and exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.

Standing:

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Sitting:

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping:

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motions of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Shouting in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

Visual Acuity:

Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures: transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and /or extensive reading. Including color, depth perception, and field vision. Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities and/or structures. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, fire vehicles and apparatus. Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Walking:

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed at one of two assigned fire station. Work will be performed inside and outside of station. Work will be performed in all weather conditions. Assumes risks inherent in fire service. Some stressful situations. Work may occur in heights. Work may occur in cramped tight spaces.

HOURS WORKED

Employee is assigned to one of three 24-hour shifts. Schedule is 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty. Each shift begins at 7 am and ends the following day at 7 a.m. Employee from time to time may be assigned to a different shift based on the operation of the department.

Department:

Fire Classification:

Fire suppression, safety and prevention.

FLSA Non-Exempt Pay Grade:

10 After an offer of employment and prior to commencement of the employment duties, applicant will be subject to completing and passing a physical examination, a drug screening for presence or absence of illegal drugs and a background check. It is a condition of employment for employee to refrain from reporting to work or working with the presence of drugs or alcohol in his or her body, and, if an injured employee refuses to submit to a test for drugs or alcohol, the employee forfeits eligibility for medical and indemnity benefits. 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