Position:

Operations Rank:

Captain - Shift Report to:

Fire Chief Salary:

$60,000

Schedule:

24 Hours on / 48 Hours off Deadline to apply : August 25th, 2026 by end of day Benefit Package

• 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Low-cost Dental & Vision insurance plans available
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Retirement/Plan (5 year FULLY vested)
• Kelly days included in schedule
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick & Personal Leave
• 457b Plan & Georgia State Firefighter Pension Fund available Description
• Captains are under the general supervision of the Fire Chief.

Work is performed in assisting with planning, organizing and directing overall activities of the Fire Shift and commanding a Fire Crew.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of fire prevention techniques and State and county codes and regulations concerning firefighting and prevention.
• Ability to operate a variety of firefighting equipment and apparatus and knowledge of their capabilities and limitations.
• Ability to plan and direct the activities of subordinates.
• Knowledge of the geographic layout of the County and fire hydrant locations and capabilities.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and determine proper course of action.
• Ability to perform the mechanical work involved in operating and maintaining firefighting equipment and tools.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Willingness to perform under hazardous conditions.
• Knowledge and ability to work with computers and software that are relevant to the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with associates, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
• Knowledge of county and department rules, regulations and procedures.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License (Class F)
• Ability to keep & maintain required records

Required Education, Qualifications and Skills:

• Georgia certified EMT-R (EMT-B preferred)
• Valid Georgia Class F Driver's License
• Firefighter II / Hazmat Ops Certification (Technician preferred)
• Fire Instructor I Certification
• Fire Officer I Certification
• Fire Officer II Certification (Preferred)

NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

(300 & 400 preferred)

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Commands a Fire Crew and assumes command of the shift.
• Acts as Shift Training Officer as assigned.
• Plans and schedules work to meet department objectives.
• Evaluates personnel, seeks opportunities for employee development and addresses performance issues when necessary.
• Ensures that all equipment on hand is in operable condition and supervises maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Responds to alarms, directs work of Firefighters and Engineers in rescue operations, forced entries, ventilation, laying hose lines, placing ladders, directing water streams and other operations.
• Assumes command of the operation, pending arrival of superior officer.
• Leads crew in periodic inspections of commercial and industrial occupancies to ensure familiarity with hazards, conditions, water supplies and travel routing.
• Removes persons from danger, including vehicle extrications and administers first aid to injured persons.
• Performs general maintenance work in the fire stations including cleaning, washing, minor repairs, painting and other maintenance of quarters.
• Cleans and maintains firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Provides first responder services to the level qualified.
• Participate in fire drills and attends training classes as required.
• Performs related work as required.

Email Applications & Resumes to the Human Resources Director Kim Daniel kdaniel@brookscountyga.gov

Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person