CITY OF
FIRE
CAPTAIN / HOUSING/INSPECTION/INVESTIGATION/SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
This is skilled and supervisory work in a major
functional assignment area in the fire department. Performs complex work
involving responsibility for the supervision, discipline, and training of a
fire company, the total operation of a fire station on an assigned shift, the
instruction of recruit and in-service training courses, or work of comparable
departmental rules and regulations, and under the general supervision of a
superior officer. Employees of this class are expected to use resourcefulness
and initiative in meeting and resolving emergencies without immediate, on-site
supervision. Performs inspections of residential and businesses occupancies
regarding minimum housing code within the City, to ensure compliance with
minimum code and fire safety regulations; and to conduct fire scene
investigations to determine their origin and cause; and to provide the public
with fire prevention education services.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND
EXERCISED
Receives
direction from assigned Battalion Chief.
Exercises
technical/functional supervision over assigned fire companies.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but
are not limited to, the following:
Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls;
makes decisions as to methods and requirements for combating fires; directs
firefighting activities until relieved by a superior officer; sees that all
station equipment is returned to proper place and is in functioning condition
after a fire has been extinguished.
Supervises and participates in laying hose lines,
directing water streams, placing ladders, ventilating buildings, rescuing
persons, and conducting salvage operations.
Supervises and participates in providing medical
assistance to injured persons until arrival of county medical unit.
Supervises and participates in inspection and
maintenance of fire hydrants, and related programs.
Supervises and participates in inspection work
securing compliance with the Minimum Housing Code: assists the legal staff in bringing formal
action against property owners for non-compliance; completes inspections of
work in progress to ensure compliance with contract; re-inspects as necessary;
interprets housing code requirements to the public; works with contractors with
regard to demolition projects and administers all phases of the program;
handles complaints with regard to housing conditions; maintains necessary
records and reports on inspections; performs other duties as required.
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Fire
Captain/Housing/Inspection/Investigation/Specialist (continued)
Conduct fire safety inspections of all businesses
with the city to ensure compliance with safety standards; conduct quarterly
inspections of schools, hospitals, and City-owned property; conduct yearly
inspections for day care, foster care, adult day care, and Veteran’s
Administration group homes.
Supervises the care and cleaning of quarters,
equipment and apparatus at fire station; inspects personnel, and maintains
discipline.
Conducts recruit and in-service training courses,
prepares curriculum materials; evaluates results and recommends modifications
to courses as indicated.
Performs supervisory and office management duties
and providing administrative assistance to the Chief.
Prepares reports on inspections, fires, training and
related activities.
Develops in conjunction with other fire command
personnel, the training philosophy, policies, goals, and objectives; supervises
staff and participates in the identification of training needs, the location
and development of training resources, the preparation and conduct of programs,
and the evaluation and follow-up of results.
Develops, plans, and supervises the use of Fire Training
facilities and materials, and helps prepare division budget as needed
Prepare employee performance reviews; work with
employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures as needed.
Investigate fires to determine their origin and
cause;
Investigate hazardous chemical releases and material
spills;
Perform on-site inspections for burning permits and
issue same if appropriate;
Conduct fire safety classes for public and private
organizations;
Prepare reports related to fire investigations;
Assist other local agencies and city departments as
required;
Assist with water flow tests;
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Fire
Captain/Housing/Inspection/Investigation/Specialist (continued)
Conduct residential chimney inspections upon
request;
Assume the duties of the Fire
Investigation/Inspection Officer as needed;
Obtain and preserve evidence at a fire scene.
Pre-plan target hazards.
Make recommendations for replacement/repair of
equipment.
Install smoke detectors as part of a community
service program.
Participate in the departmental wellness program;
Respond to job call back after working hours and/or
on weekends.
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of
supervision and training.
Fire Department rules,
regulations and operational procedures.
Local streets, buildings,
water main and hydrant locations and proper response routes.
Principles, practices and
procedures of firefighting.
Principles, practices, and
procedures of fire protection;
Principles of fire behavior
and spread;
Thorough knowledge of
Minimum Housing Code requirements; knowledge of federal
laws and guidelines concerning inspections which relate to the
relocation and rehabilitation programs.
Methods and techniques of
fire scene investigation;
Pertinent Federal, State and
local fire laws, codes and regulations including Life
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Fire
Captain/Housing/Inspection/Investigation/Specialist (continued)
Safety Codes;
Local and state burning laws
and permit system;
Hazardous materials and
their safe handling;
Methods and techniques of
water flow calculations;
Chimney construction;
Radio communications
procedures;
English usage, spelling,
grammar and punctuation;
Possession of a valid Class
C North Carolina driver’s license; possession of the appropriate inspection
certificates as required by
Budget preparation process.
Ability to:
Maintain physical condition
as required.
Instruct and lead fire
training courses.
Supervise, train and evaluate
assigned staff.
Interpret and apply
applicable Federal, State, and local fire laws, codes and
regulations.
Communicate clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing.
Gather, compile, and
document information for reports;
Maintain cooperative working
relationships with those contacted in the course of
work;
Conduct a fire scene
investigation and determine the fire’s origin and cause;
Operate fire scene
investigation and related equipment;
Determine fire spread;
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Fire Captain/Housing/Inspection/Investigation/Specialist
(continued)
Conduct fire safety classes;
Coordinate fire control
personnel for the investigation of fire scenes;
Coordinate and administer
effectively the various processes and inspectional requirements of the job;
Maintain effective working
relations with the public, building owners, contractors, and other employees;
Use a computer, and to
compose letters, memos and reports.
Communicate clearly, both
orally and in writing.
Recognize subordinates’
strengths and weaknesses.
Operate firefighting
equipment and apparatus.
Operate emergency medical
equipment.
Use sound judgment in
stressful situations.
Establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Respond to job call back.
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit;
talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects,
tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or
smell.
The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of experience and training that
would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A
typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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Fire
Captain/Housing/Inspection/Investigation/Specialist (continued)
Education:
Equivalent of the completion
of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level coursework in fire science
or a related field, preferably with an Associate degree.
Additional specialized
training in fire scene investigation or a related field is desirable.
Considerable experience in the building trades and
contracting field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience:
Three years of responsible
Fire fighting experience. One year of lead supervisory experience is highly
desirable.
Training:
Preferably supplemented with
technical school training and advanced courses in the building trades industry;
LICENSE OR
CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate
and valid
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate
and valid Emergency Medical Technician Certificate.
N. C. Fire Service instructor certification is
required.
Possession of Fire Inspection Level I standard
certificate within 12 months after receiving Level I probationary certificate.
Level II standard certification within 2 years after
receiving Level II probationary certificate.
Level III standard certification within 18 months
after acquiring Level III probationary certificate.
Possession of residential telephone service
required.
Updated:
March 2005