What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Captain *PROMOTIONAL/INTERNAL ONLY position at St. Joseph Missouri?
DEPARTMENT: Fire
DIVISION: Suppression
SALARY: $76,017.0694/YR
CLOSING: December 26th, 2025
Job Summary/Scope
Supervises and directs all phases of emergency and non-emergency operations for assigned fire company. Command a fire company in executing fire suppression and fire prevention activities, rescue operations and emergency medical operations to protect and safeguard lives and property. Assists in the maintenance and repair of fire stations and equipment. Assumes and maintains the role of incident commander when first company at scene, until officially relieved. Regularly assigns and checks the work of others. Provides direction and guidance and maintains the flow of work. No budgetary responsibilities.
Supervisory Responsibility
Integral to the position of Captain is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting, and, if necessary, disciplining.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Accepts responsibility to supervise and direct additional fire companies and command an incident scene.
Performs first aid, CPR, automatic defibrillation, and medical assistance tasks as required.
Supervises and performs all phases of fire suppression duties, including laying hose lines, operating nozzles and master-stream devices, raising and climbing ladders, ventilation work, and salvage and overhaul operations.
Supervises and performs extrication and rescue operations to remove trapped victims from hazardous or life-threatening situations.
Participates in and conducts numerous types of training activities covering all phases of Department operations, including attendance at state and regional fire schools and seminars.
Participates in fire prevention activities by making fire prevention and fire safety inspections of schools, churches, hospitals, and other public and private business, commercial, and industrial facilities for fire hazards and fire code violations.
Performs first responder duties for hazardous material calls.
Cleans and performs routine maintenance on fire stations and grounds, apparatus, equipment, and tools.
Maintains detailed daily records, and prepares reports of company activities including emergency responses, training, and inspections.
Assists City Departments and citizens as necessary.
Evaluates performance of subordinate personnel.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in public fire safety education and public relations programs including tours at schools and in fire stations.
Performs duties at higher positions as needed.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skills in performing mechanical and physical tasks.
Skills in interpersonal communications.
Ability to supervise work of others and a thorough understanding of leadership principles.
Knowledge of fire behavior; hydraulic principles; fire suppression tactics; and department rules, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of City geography, principles of building construction, and basic first aid and life support.
Knowledge of reporting and record keeping systems.
Knowledge of hazardous materials.
Ability to operate heavy duty fire apparatus under emergency conditions.
Must have the ability to react quickly and effectively, understand and follow oral and written instructions, operate a motor vehicle and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Must be able to cope with stressful situations and coordinate fire ground activities of several fire companies.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Minimum of six years' experience in fire services and three years of qualifying time as a Driver/Engineer required.
Must meet “Qualifying Standards” as specified in Article 22 of Working Agreement with Local 77.
Material and Equipment Directly Used
Use a variety of equipment including fire prevention and suppression equipment, emergency medical equipment, fire protective equipment, hand and power tools, communication equipment and other related equipment. Operation of various fire trucks and other motor vehicles. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work frequently speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment, swift water, confined space and high traffic stress; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's Degree in Fire Science preferred.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
DIVISION: Suppression
SALARY: $76,017.0694/YR
CLOSING: December 26th, 2025
Job Summary/Scope
Supervises and directs all phases of emergency and non-emergency operations for assigned fire company. Command a fire company in executing fire suppression and fire prevention activities, rescue operations and emergency medical operations to protect and safeguard lives and property. Assists in the maintenance and repair of fire stations and equipment. Assumes and maintains the role of incident commander when first company at scene, until officially relieved. Regularly assigns and checks the work of others. Provides direction and guidance and maintains the flow of work. No budgetary responsibilities.
Supervisory Responsibility
Integral to the position of Captain is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting, and, if necessary, disciplining.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Accepts responsibility to supervise and direct additional fire companies and command an incident scene.
Performs first aid, CPR, automatic defibrillation, and medical assistance tasks as required.
Supervises and performs all phases of fire suppression duties, including laying hose lines, operating nozzles and master-stream devices, raising and climbing ladders, ventilation work, and salvage and overhaul operations.
Supervises and performs extrication and rescue operations to remove trapped victims from hazardous or life-threatening situations.
Participates in and conducts numerous types of training activities covering all phases of Department operations, including attendance at state and regional fire schools and seminars.
Participates in fire prevention activities by making fire prevention and fire safety inspections of schools, churches, hospitals, and other public and private business, commercial, and industrial facilities for fire hazards and fire code violations.
Performs first responder duties for hazardous material calls.
Cleans and performs routine maintenance on fire stations and grounds, apparatus, equipment, and tools.
Maintains detailed daily records, and prepares reports of company activities including emergency responses, training, and inspections.
Assists City Departments and citizens as necessary.
Evaluates performance of subordinate personnel.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in public fire safety education and public relations programs including tours at schools and in fire stations.
Performs duties at higher positions as needed.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skills in performing mechanical and physical tasks.
Skills in interpersonal communications.
Ability to supervise work of others and a thorough understanding of leadership principles.
Knowledge of fire behavior; hydraulic principles; fire suppression tactics; and department rules, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of City geography, principles of building construction, and basic first aid and life support.
Knowledge of reporting and record keeping systems.
Knowledge of hazardous materials.
Ability to operate heavy duty fire apparatus under emergency conditions.
Must have the ability to react quickly and effectively, understand and follow oral and written instructions, operate a motor vehicle and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Must be able to cope with stressful situations and coordinate fire ground activities of several fire companies.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Minimum of six years' experience in fire services and three years of qualifying time as a Driver/Engineer required.
Must meet “Qualifying Standards” as specified in Article 22 of Working Agreement with Local 77.
Material and Equipment Directly Used
Use a variety of equipment including fire prevention and suppression equipment, emergency medical equipment, fire protective equipment, hand and power tools, communication equipment and other related equipment. Operation of various fire trucks and other motor vehicles. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work frequently speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment, swift water, confined space and high traffic stress; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's Degree in Fire Science preferred.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
Salary : $76,017