Fire Captain

Company Description

Established in 1979, the Johnson County Fire Protection District provides fire suppression and rescue services across 520 square miles in eastern Johnson County, Missouri, excluding Knob Noster and Warrensburg. The District operates 24/7 with a full-time Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain, and two Firefighters, alongside over 130 volunteer members from diverse backgrounds. Its twelve stations are strategically located throughout the service area, including in Burtville, Centerview, and Valley City, among others, and staffed by dedicated volunteers. The District specializes in fire suppression, rescue services for motor vehicle accidents, and water rescues through its Station 11. The District is committed to protecting the community with professionalism and readiness.

Summary:

The Full-time Captain shall be selected in the sole discretion of the Fire Chief, and Assistant Chief. The Full-time Captain will be non-exempt, paid on an hourly basis for all scheduled work time and will receive appropriate additional compensation or compensatory time based on the adopted work cycle for time worked in excess of the normally scheduled hours. The individuals serving in these positions are subject to advice and consent of the Chief Officers, higher ranking officers and the Board of Directors. The hourly rate of pay shall be determined by the Board of Directors. This position will not be a paid per call position.

The Full-time Captain may respond automatically to all toned alarms as authorized which occur outside of their normal working hours. The Full-time captain will be paid a minimum of one hour of pay for any incident in which he/she responds to outside of their normal working hours.

Employment Details:

Under the general administrative direction of the Assistant Fire Chief; and in his/her absence the next highest ranking officer on duty, the Captain shall plan, organize, prioritize, and direct the daily activities of the Johnson County Fire Protection District on-duty fire suppression personnel. During emergency incidents, will be under the control of the officer designated as the incident commander.

Essential Duties/Function:

• Provide direct supervision to all assigned station personnel providing leadership through example in compliance with District policies, guidelines or expectations
• Shall serve as Commanding Officer in the absence of a Chief Officer.
• Assist with management issues.
• Assist the Fire chief in developing and implementing department goals, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Assist in the development of emergency response plans in conjunction with the local community.
• Ensures chain of command during all emergency incidents.
• Plan and implement company training, company inspections, scheduling, incident response plans, coordinate pre-planning and other day to day operations.
• Positively support and administer District policies and procedures and guidelines and recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives.
• Work to maintain high department morale and open lines of communications through the chain of command.
• Must complete approved continuing education annually conforming to the adopted schedule for training and professional development.
• Identify the training needs of assigned personnel and report those needs to the Assistant Chief for coordination with the Training Division.
• Supervise training drills and exercises involving Station personnel not directly administered by the Training Division.
• Assist with supervision and participation at training drills and exercises administered by the Training Division.
• Respond to alarms or non-emergency activities and assume responsibility for the supervision, performance and safety of all personnel and direct emergency operations until relieved.
• Supervise and participate in fire ground and non-emergency activities including, but not limited to laying hose lines, directing fire streams, placing ladders, ventilating buildings, rescuing persons, performing loss control and clean-up operations, providing public education services
• Direct the continuous maintenance of the assigned fire station, equipment and apparatus to include routine cleaning of all areas and items, grounds maintenance, general repairs and maintenance and to report needed or completed maintenance items or issues to the administrative staff.
• Assist in coordinating the maintenance and repair of fire suppression equipment and facilities requiring additional assistance beyond Station level capabilities.
• Participate in employee performance monitoring; prepare any requested employee performance review; provide or assist with assistance to personnel under stress due to incidents; work with personnel to correct deficiencies and enforce accepted District discipline procedures.
• Participate in budget preparation, as requested, including cost estimates and justifications.
• Monitor and control expenses resulting from assigned station activities.
• Prepare reports, forms, recommendations and other required administrative procedures as requested by the District.
• Must maintain professional conduct at all times.
• Perform all other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Have a minimum certification of Firefighter I & II (IFSAC or ProBoard)
• Instructor 1 (IFSAC or ProBoard) is preferred but not required.
• Officer 1 (IFSAC or ProBoard) is preferred but not required.
• Must possess Vehicle Rescue Technician, or equivalent/alternate approved vehicle rescue training.
• Must possess ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700 and ICS-800.
• ICS-300, and ICS-400 are preferred, or must be completed within a time frame as agreed with the Fire Chief.
• Must be 18 or older at time of application
• Minimum of 4 years of service with the Johnson County Fire Protection District or combinations of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
• Must be or become qualified to operate all Johnson County Fire Protection District apparatus per agreed schedule.
• Must maintain a driver’s license valid in the State of Missouri.
• Residency in the boundaries of the Johnson County Fire Protection District or within a reasonable distance from the boundaries within 180 days of hire, is preferred but not required. Any variance must be approved by the Fire Chief.
• Must be able to meet all requirements for all positions below his/her rank, and perform those requirements.
• Must pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

Ability to:

• Work in various environmental conditions (heat, cold, wet, dry, light, dark, etc.).
• Regularly lift 100 pounds.
• Stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl on a regular basis and for prolonged occasions.
• Work in high or precarious places.
• Apply common understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Be punctual and attend work regularly.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Remain calm and decisive under stress.
• Work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, and religion or job type.
• Perform all work functions, duties and activities in accordance with District policies and guidelines.