Fire Captain

General Statement Of Duties Performs Difficult Public Safety, Fire Prevention, Rescue, Emergency Medical Response And Supervisory Responsibilities In The Fire Station On An Assigned Shift. Distinguishing Features Of The Class An Employee In This Class Supervises And Participates In Operations At The Fire Station On An Assigned Shift And May Supervise Staff At Both Stations On An Assigned Shift. The Employee Leads The Shift In The Protection Of Life And Property And Emergency Response Including Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Response, Hazardous Materials Response/mitigation, Technical Rescue, And Related Activities. Other Duties Include Supervising And Participating In Maintenance Of Station Apparatus, Equipment, Facilities, And Grounds; Preparation Of Fire Reports; Reviewing And Approving Staff Leave Requests And Timesheets; Various Projects For The Department Requiring Coordination Of Staff; And Related Activities. Work Requires That The Employee Stay Abreast Of State-of-the-art Fire, Hazardous Materials, And Rescue Procedures, Techniques, And Equipment And Requires The Employee To Incorporate The Necessary Changes Into In-service Training. Judgment And Ability To Make Effective Decisions Under Pressure Are Required, Particularly In Directing Staff In Incident Response. The Employee Is Subject To The Hazards Associated With Incident Response Work Including Working In Inside And Outside Environments, Working At Heights, In Extreme Hot And Cold Temperatures, Loud Noise, Vibration, Moving Parts, Electrical Current, High Heat, Chemicals, Fumes, Odors, Dusts, Gases, Poor Ventilation, Oils, Wearing Respirators, And Working In Close Quarters. Employees Are Also Subject To The Final OSHA Standards On Blood Borne Pathogens. Work Is Performed Under General Supervision And Is Evaluated Through Observation, Conferences, And Written Reports Concerning The Quality And Effectiveness Of Incident Response. Duties And Responsibilities Essential Duties And Tasks Supervises Fire Personnel Assigned To Station(s) On The Shift Ensuring Effective Utilization Of Staff, And Maintenance Of Equipment, And Facilities; Inspects Personnel, Stations, And Equipment For Proper Appearance And Condition. Supervises And Participates In Response To Alarms And Directs Incidence Response Operations As Required; Leads In Response To Structural, Vehicle, Or Brush Fires; Emergency Medical Services; Hazardous Materials Response/mitigation; Technical Rescue Including Vehicle/machinery Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, High/low Angle Rope Rescue And Surface Water Rescue. Supervises And Participates In Preparation Of Reports On Incidents And Response; Supervises And Participates In Pre-incident Planning And Preparation Of Pre-plan Records. Supervises And Participates In Maintaining Equipment In Good Operating Condition; Assigns, Supervises, And Participates In Routine Maintenance Tasks Related To Equipment, Stations, And Grounds. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ON CITY WEBSITE

In Order To Compete In The Process, Candidates Must Meet The Promotional Requirements Below. Candidates Must Satisfy All The Requirements By May 20, 2025. Possession Of A Valid Class B North Carolina Driver's License. Possession Of Driver Operator/Pumps And/or Aerial Certification. Possession Of Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification. Possession Of EMT Certification. A Minimum Of 3 Years Career Service As A Fire Department Company Officer. A Minimum Of 5 Years Career Fire Service Experience. Completion Of NCOSFM & DOT Certification Firefighter, EMT, And Driver Operator. Completion Of North Carolina Technical Rescuer And TR Vehicle Rescue Or Equivalent. Completion Of ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 Completion Of NC Fire Officer Level I Or Equivalent Completion Of NC Instructor Level I Or Equivalent Candidates Will Be Required To Complete A Belmont Fire Department Driver Competency Test To Include Written And Practical Testing.

$20.14-$32.22 Hourly

Employer Pays For Health Insurance For Employee With Payment Options For Family. Paid Parental Leave (6 Weeks), Vacation, Sick, Wellness, And Safety Days For Leave. 24+ Hours Of Vacation Accrued Monthly. Employer Matching 401K And 457 Options. NC Retirement Contribution. Longevity Pay.