Fire Captain

Fire Captain Position

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a regular, full-time Fire Captain position in the Fire Department dedicated to protecting lives and serving the community. Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative, supervisory, and technical duties involved in planning, coordinating, assigning, directing, and participating in fire suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, rescue, fire prevention and inspections, fire investigations, public education, vehicle, equipment, and facility readiness, and related services and activities; and ensures that all assigned activities are carried out effectively, efficiently, safely, and according to department guidelines and policies. The Fire Department provides all fire protection and fire prevention services within the City. The Department also provides emergency medical and ambulance service area-wide in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Fire Captain performs as an individual and team member in the delivery of fire protection services through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and related activities. The Fire Captain must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Qualifications :

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED). Must live within 12 road miles of fire station and maintain telephone service. Three to five years of fire experience, including two years of supervisory experience or documented increasing level of responsibility. Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in fire science, emergency medical services, or related field preferred; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements :

Firefighter I and Firefighter II, Fire Service Instructor I, State of Alaska EMT III or Higher, FEMA IS-700, IS-800 and ICS 100 and 200, CPR / AED certification, Valid Alaska Drivers License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, Fire Inspector I, Fire Officer I, Driver Operator Certification, Rope Rescue 1 and II, FEMA ICS 300 and 400, Confined Space Rescue Certification, HAZMAT Technician.

City of Kodiak is an Equal Opportunity Employer.