Fire Captain

Under the direction and guidance of the Battalion Chief, A Fire Captain directs the activities of Fire personnel during an assigned shift. An employee in this class supervises a number of personnel and has responsibility for their safety. Duties include: assigning, directing, and supervising firefighting, medical emergencies, and related life and property protection; directing the route to be taken to emergency calls; implementing and/or integrating into an incident management system; making decisions regarding firefighting methods to be used; deploying and managing personnel; ensuring the safe operation of fire equipment and apparatus; and assisting Fire Community Services with, and participating in, public education, community relations, and fire prevention programs and activities. This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required.

Fire Captains are responsible for prioritizing, scheduling, and completing tasks associated with non-emergency response activities such as pre-fire planning, fire and life safety education, and station-based training activities. Incumbents are required to supervise and participate in the care and maintenance of a fire station, apparatus, equipment, and grounds. A Fire Captain must also be skilled in and capable of performing firefighting duties and perform these duties as necessary. Work at fire scenes and other emergencies may involve strenuous physical exertion, often under adverse climatic conditions. In these situations, the employee is exposed and subjected to dangers and hazards that could result in severe injuries.

Shift Fire Captains are required to work 48-hour shifts with 96 hours of off duty time (you may be required or subject to be called back to work under specific circumstances). Fire Captains may also be assigned to administrative (day) assignments, which involve working 40-hour work weeks.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Optional Life and Disability Insurance; Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts; Annual and Sick Leave; Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays; South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan; Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable); Optional Deferred Compensation Program; Longevity and Merit Pay Increases; Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Well-being Program.

Requirements: Six years current consecutive firefighting or sworn experience including three years as Firefighter and Fire Engineer; Current/previous SCFA/IFSAC Driver Operator certification; IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I & II Certification; IFSAC Fire Instructor I or equivalent; IFSAC/Pro-Board Pump Operator I & II; Firefighting Tactics and Incident Command Systems; Fire Officer I or equivalent; Current EMR certification; Valid South Carolina Class E Driver's License; NIMS-ICS Incident Command training including ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, IS 700 and 800; CPR/AED First Aid; Tight-fitting respirator clearance; Must obtain within one year: Fire and Life Safety Educator certification, IFSAC Fire Officer II or equivalent, EMT or higher certification

Salary: $18.17 Hourly

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled