FIRE CAPTAIN jobs in the United States

FIRE CAPTAIN manages a team of firefighters. Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and serviced. Being a FIRE CAPTAIN directs training and conditioning activities. Administers the staff work schedule to ensure adequate coverage. Additionally, FIRE CAPTAIN leads and coordinates responses to fire events, hazardous material incidents, auto accidents, and search and rescue operations. Prepares post-incident reports as required. Leads or coordinates fire safety education and inspection activities. Typically is required to pass periodic physical ability tests. May require registry in NREMT. Typically requires an associate degree in fire science. Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a manager. The FIRE CAPTAIN manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a FIRE CAPTAIN typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Fire Captain
  • Orange County Fire Authority
  • CA 92602, CA FULL_TIME
  • Salary Adjustments:

    Effective March 21, 2025 - Salary range for the Fire Captain classification will be adjusted by 2.75% per Article XXIV, Section 1.C of OCPFA MOU.


    This promotional opportunity is open to current, qualified, Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), non-probationary firefighter unit members only.  All other applications will not be considered.

    Please click on the following link to view the complete classification specification for Fire Captain.  

    EXPERIENCE

    At time of application, applicants must have completed probation as a Firefighter and possess at least five (5) years’ experience as a full-time career Firefighter or Fire Apparatus Engineer with the OCFA or a fire agency that the OCFA assumed fire protection responsibility for, or a combination of the two. Qualifying experience as a Firefighter begins at time of hire as either a Firefighter Trainee or Firefighter.


    In addition to the years of experience requirement above, an applicant seeking promotion to Fire Captain must meet basic proficiency skills by any one of the following:

    • The applicant is a current Fire Apparatus Engineer with the OCFA
    • The applicant is on a current Fire Apparatus Engineer promotional list 
    • The applicant has completed the formalized OCFA Fire Apparatus Engineer Development Series (Class 1-4) 
    • The applicant has completed the California Fire Service Training & Education System (CFSTES) Driver Operator 1A and 1B; In lieu of CFSTES Driver Operator 1A and 1B, the applicant may complete the new series of Fire Apparatus Drive/Operator classes which includes the following:  Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Pump, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Aerial, Fire Apparatus, Driver/Operator Tillered, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Wildland and Fire Apparatus, Driver/Operator Water Tender

    LICENSES:
    Possession of a valid Class C Driver License at time of appointment.

    CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at time of application): 
    Completion of all of the California State Fire Marshal Company Officer courses listed below is required. Proof of documentation is required; certificates must be attached to the electronic application at time of application or delivered to Human Resources no later than November 7, 2024, at 12:00 PM.   Failure to submit proof of documentation by the deadline will result in disqualification from the Fire Captain recruitment process.
    • Company Officer 2A – Human Resources Management 
    • Company Officer 2B – General Administrative Functions 
    • Company Officer 2C – Fire Inspections and Investigations 
    • Company Officer 2D – All Risk Command Operations 
    • Company Officer 2E – Wildland Incident Operations 
    • Instructor 1 – Instructional Methodology 

    Applicants who completed all eight (8) California State Fire Marshal Fire Officer courses (listed below) prior to 01/01/2017 will not need to complete the 5 new California State Fire Marshal Company Officer courses (listed above).  Proof of documentation is required; certificates must be attached to the electronic application at time of application or delivered to Human Resources no later than November 7, 2024, at 12:00 PM.  Failure to submit proof of documentation by the deadline will result in disqualification from the Fire Captain recruitment and selection process.
    • Fire Command 1A or Command 1A 
    • Fire Command 1B 
    • Fire Instructor 1A or Training Instructor 1B 
    • Fire Instructor 1B or Training Instructor 1A 
    • Fire Investigation 1A 
    • Fire Management 1 
    • Fire Prevention 1A or Fire Prevention 1 
    • Fire Prevention 1B or Fire Prevention 1 

    To ensure applicants are qualified to open an Engine Boss (ENGB) task book, completion of all of the courses listed below is required.  Proof of documentation is required; certificates must be attached to the electronic application or delivered to Human Resources no later than November 7, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Failure to submit proof of documentation by the deadline will result in disqualification from the Fire Captain recruitment and selection process.
    • I-300 – Intermediate ICS (In-person course only)
    • IS-800 B, C, or D – National Response Framework, an Introduction 
    • S-215 or Fire Command IC or Company Officer 2E – Wildland Incident Operations 
    • S-230 and S-231 – Engine Boss (Single Resource) – or ENGB qualified
    • S-290 – Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (online course is NOT valid for this process) 
    • RT-130 - Annual Wildland Fire Safety Refresher

    PERFORMANCE (position requirements at time of application):

    Standard or higher rating on last two (2) annual performance reviews

    HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:


    To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following:  

    • Online application 
    • Resumé outlining qualifications 
    • Required certification(s) 

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
    • Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 12:00 PM - Last Day to Submit Online Application, Resumé, and Required Certification(s) 
    • Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - Written Examination 
    • January 13 - 16, 2025 - Oral Interview 
    • February 14 - March 27, 2025 - Fire Captain Academy 38
    • May 9 – June 19, 2025 - Fire Captain Academy 39
    Written Examination:
    The written examination is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  The written examination will focus on current OCFA operational practices and modern management concepts and practices.  The written examination consists of information contained in the following materials:
    1.  OCFA Truck Manual, Volumes I, II, and III
    2. OCFA Engine Company Operations Manual
    3. OCFA First Due Guide
    4. OCFA General Orders
    5. OCFA Standard Operating Procedures
    6. Progressive Discipline Guide (Outlines the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act
    7. Incident Response Pocket Guide
    8. OCPFA Memorandum of Understanding
    9. Firefighter Handbook, Wildland Firefighting, 3rd edition (OCFA Cat #B9)
    10. OCFA Structural Firefighting Handbook (Command Procedures)
    Note: The following link has been created to provide applicants with the study material Fire Captain Study Material.   The Firefighter Handbook, Wildland Firefighting, 3rd edition is available in the station library. 

    Oral Interview:

    Oral Interviews are scheduled for January 13 – 16, 2025.


    Fire Captain Academy 38:

    The mandatory FCA38 is scheduled Monday-Friday, February 14 - March 27, 2025. FCA38 will be comprised of six (6) blocks: 

    • Block 1: Structural Strategy and Tactics
    • Block 2: Human Resources / Employee Relations
    • Block 3:  Wildland and All-Risk Strategy and Tactics
    • Block 4:  Review
    • Block 5:  Academy Assessment Center 
    • Block 6:  Administration & Leadership  


    WEIGHTS FOR SELECTION COMPONENTS: 


    Written Exam - 10% 

    The minimum passing score for this selection component is 80%.  All candidates who achieve 80% or greater on the written exam will be invited to the oral interview.  Candidates' final overall selection component score will include 10% of their written exam score.

     

    Oral Interview - 15% 

    The minimum passing score for this selection component is 80%.  Candidates' final overall selection component score will include 15% of their oral interview score. 

     

    Fire Captain Academy Eligibility List: 

    Candidates who achieve 80% or greater on the written exam and the oral interview will be placed onto the Fire Captain Academy eligibility list in ranked order based on the combined written examination and oral interview score. The Fire Captain Academy eligibility list will remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of establishment or until all the names on the list are exhausted.  The Fire Captain Academy eligibility list may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. 

     

    Candidates on the Fire Captain Academy Eligibility list not placed in FCA38 may be invited to the future Fire Captain Academies if available during the life of the Fire Captain Academy eligibility list.  


    Fire Captain Academy – 75%

    • Block 1: Structural Strategy and Tactics
    • Block 2:  Human Resources / Employee Relations
    • Block 3:  Wildland and All-Risk Strategy and Tactics
    • Block 4:  Review
    • Block 5:  Academy Assessment Center
      • Tactical Simulator (Dynamic) – 25%
      • Tactical Simulator (Static) – 25%
      • Employee Relations Exercise – 25%
    • Block 6:  Administration & Leadership

    Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 80% on each component of Block 5. Candidates who fail the Fire Captain Academy Assessment Center will be returned to the field and NOT invited to Block 6.


    Fire Captain Promotional Eligibility List: 

    The Fire Captain promotional eligibility list will be established in rank order based on the combined written examination, oral interview, and Fire Captain Academy Assessment Center scores. 

     

    Promotions will occur in rank order.  The Fire Captain promotional eligibility list will remain in effect for a period of 1 year from the date of establishment or until all the names on the list are exhausted.  The Fire Captain promotional eligibility list may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.  

     

    AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:  

    In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or ivonnespagon@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process. 

     

    CHANGE IN SCHEDULING/PROCESS: 

    If there is a change in the selection process, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates. 

      

    QUESTIONS: 

    All questions regarding this recruitment should be addressed to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or via email at ivonnespagon@ocfa.org

     

    NOTE

    The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice. 

     

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 

    The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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  • Rural Metro
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Income Estimation for FIRE CAPTAIN jobs
$84,824 to $106,278

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