Wildland Fire Captain

Wildland Fire Captain Escondido, CA Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Participating in emergency response calls as a firefighter Computer operation CPR Certification National Incident Management System Introduction (NIMS-700) EMT Certification Hazmat First aid Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Driving Developing new training programs Productivity software Crew management Technical Proficiency AED Certification Mobile devices Wildfire response Performance evaluation Full Job Description Wildland Fire Captain•Insurance Division Wildland Fire Captain•Insurance Division, oversees activities including fire suppression. A Wildland Fire Captain in the insurance division reports to, and provides assistance to, a Battalion Chief. In the absence of a Battalion Chief, the Fire Captain shall report directly to the Capstone Division Chief.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Wildland Fire Captain Driver Operator (CDO)•Are Contracted Fire Resources. Essential duties are to provide Public Utility Companies with a safe environment in which to work. This is accomplished by delivering Fire watch and extinguishment, EMS, fire weather updates, safety briefings along with other duties as needed Travel is required for this position. Develop, direct and participate in drills and training programs. Provide information to the customer and participate in customer relations events. Understand the Chain of Command. A typical shift is from 6:00am to 4:00pm but 12+ hour shifts are common. Red Flag Warning periods may require you to work up to a 72-hour shift. Wildland CDO is the driver operator. This is typically a Type 6 engine. A Wildland CDO may act in the capacity of Battalion Chief as needed. Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends. Supervise the safe operation of company vehicles and company equipment. Conduct performance evaluations of assigned crew members as required. Using iPads with associated applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED Current CPR/AED certification Valid driver license with good driving record Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to locations in the western United States for 14•21 days. Ability to pass a work capacity test conducted during the initial onboarding process Proficient in the use of a computer, Ipad, etc., including systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other platforms for routine business use. Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and procedures, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment. Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.) Desired•Advanced first aid and/or EMT Requirements all

Capstone Employees:

Valid Drivers License Current CPR•give me a call and we can discuss this if you do not have your CPR Travel for this position is required Captain position required certification:

FFT2, FFT1 MUST

Be Wildland•Structure is not sufficient. Or the following

ICS 100 ICS 200 IS 700 IS 800 S-130

•hands on portion offered during Capstone Academy.

S-190 L-180 S-131

•can be acquired during capstone Academy. Class offered.

S-230/231 Q0426 RT-130

Desired Certs:

Hazmat Confined Space Tech EMT Driver Operator 1A /1B•also accepted are:

DOD, IFSAC, ENOP

Weap Any Wildland Fire or Rescue Certifications and/or your red card. Current year RT-130 if complete•will complete in academy if needed.