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Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain)
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A Fire Chief manages the operation of a fire station and leads teams of firefighters at the site of a fire. A Fire Marshall leads safety inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with local fire codes, and leads investigations to determine the cause of a fire.
$101,928 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) As a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Mentors and instructs lower graded crewmembers. Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography, weather, fuels, and training in fire management. Directs assigned suppression operations and recommend and implement tactical strategies. Adjusts actions based on changing information and evolving situational awareness. Assists in the development and implementation of training programs (mandatory, formal, and informal). Job Description Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) As a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Mentors and instructs lower graded crewmembers. Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography, weather, fuels, and training in fire management. Directs assigned suppression operations and recommend and implement tactical strategies. Adjusts actions based on changing information and evolving situational awareness. Assists in the development and implementation of training programs (mandatory, formal, and informal).