All Hazard Fire Captain-40 Hour

Under the general supervision of the Elko County Fire District Operations Division Chief, the incumbent commands an engine company and provides leadership, direction, and supervision to subordinates, typically Full Time and Volunteer Firefighters. In addition, the Fire Captain is responsible for prioritizing, scheduling, and completing tasks associated with non-emergency response activities such as participating in budget preparation activities, pre-fire planning, fire and life safety education, and training activities as well as maintenance of a fire station, apparatus, equipment, and grounds. Manages an assigned fire station or geographic area within the Fire District.

May be assigned as a station or shift Captain and held accountable for the overall condition of the station, its maps, library, grounds, inventory, and station reports. Responsible to support and enforce District policies, procedures, guidelines, set in place by Chief Officers. Manage, supervise, and participate in functional areas of fire protection; compile information, develop plans and make recommendations concerning training, prevention, suppression, emergency operations, fuels management, support services and administration. Respond to emergency incidents such as structure and wildland fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, floods, and other emergencies. Respond to medical emergencies and rescues; locate and remove victims from hazardous areas; triage multiple victims and assess injuries; stabilize victims and monitor vital signs. Supervise and participate in laying of hose lines, directing of water streams, apply extinguishing agents, placing of ladders, ventilation of buildings, rescuing of persons, and placing of salvage covers. Supervise and/or participate in pre-suppression activities; inspect buildings; develop preplans; inspect and test hydrant systems; check fire access roads, gates, and water supplies. Supervise and/or participate in fire prevention activities; inspect areas designated for prescribed burning; advise landowners of regulations; determine approval/denial of fire permit. Schedule and conduct fire inspections of commercial establishments; make recommendations regarding fire, building and other applicable codes, laws, and standards; conduct arson investigations. Train volunteer fire departments, cooperative fire agencies, and full-time firefighting personnel. Instruct others in fire safety, fire prevention, firefighting, and emergency medical services. Functions as Incident Commander, Sector, Branch Officer, or other ICS function as needed or assigned.

Elko County offers a complete benefits package for all regular, full-time employees including a minimal fee for health care, dental and vision, flex spending accounts, and life insurance, 100% County paid PERS retirement (Public Employee Retirement System), and deferred compensation plans. We offer 13 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, Family Medical Leave, Military Leave, Educational Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program, in addition to no state income tax.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; Three (3) years of firefighting experience with progressive leadership experience; District-recognized Firefighter 1 and 2; FEMA ICS100, ICS200, ICS300, ICS400, ICS700 and ICS800; State of Nevada or National Registry EMT; Red card qualification as a NWCG Single Resource Boss Engine Boss; Red card Qualification as NWCG ICT5; Incident Commander Type 5; Valid Nevada Class B driver's license (within 180 days); Fire Service Instructor I and II (within 12 months); District Recognized Fire Officer Certification (within 12 months); Incident Commander Type 4 (within 24 months); NWCG STEN or TFLD (within 36 months)

Salary: $31.06 - $45.04 Hourly