Position Summary
The Fire Captain plans, coordinates, assigns, directs, and participates in emergency and non-emergency operations and activities of an assigned company, shift, division, and/or station. May serve as the Incident Commander or other assigned supervisory function on emergency scenes. Ensures all assigned activities are carried out effectively, efficiently, and according to Department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Full-time, union position working rotating 24-hour shifts.
Anticipated starting wage is $103,230 to $115,606 per year. Full 2026 wage range is $103,230 to $135,990 per year.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Responds to emergencies as required.
- Commands single or multiple unit/company responses to emergency fire, rescue, medical, hazardous material, or other incidents.
- Fills incident management roles as necessary, as assigned, and/or as required/outlined by Department policies or procedures at fire, medical, hazardous materials, rescue or other emergencies until relieved by a higher command authority.
- Delegates responsibilities and assignments as necessary for efficient operation on and off emergency scenes.
- Performs firefighting activities, including laying and pulling hose, retrieving and/or setting up equipment, forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation and other fire-scene responsibilities.
- Performs specialized functions by retrieving and/or setting up equipment, operating equipment, or performing other duties.
- Renders medical care.
- Performs hazard identification and mitigation activities.
- Investigates alarms.
- Performs various supervisory and administrative duties.
- Provides clear expectations and sound leadership.
- Supervises subordinate personnel through the chain of command; maintains standards; coordinates activities; allocates personnel; manages employee issues; recommends and/or carries out employee discipline as outlined in City and Department rules and regulations and administrative policies.
- Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
- Maintains discipline and develops documentation pertaining to employee performance; provides performance feedback and prepares performance reviews for assigned staff; counsels assigned staff on performance, training and personal development needs.
- Prepares a variety of documents, including incident reports, schedules, directives, work orders, memos, and correspondence. Assures proper reports are complete and accurate prior to submitting them to the appropriate office.
- Ensures that city and department rules and regulations, administrative policies and operational procedures are followed, understood and acknowledged.
- Suggests items for purchase.
- Participates in and assists with the coordination of training.
- Assists with the planning and delivery of training programs and activities.
- Participates in Department training activities to maintain and enhance emergency response, leadership, and command skills.
- Participates in continuous improvement and quality improvement initiatives.
- Attends outside training activities.
- Participates in extra training as required for this position.
- Manages equipment and facilities.
- Responsible for the general oversight of the fire station, apparatus, and equipment.
- Maintains the fire station to assure that it is compliant with state building and fire codes as well as OSHA and other regulations.
- Periodically checks equipment to assure proper maintenance has been performed. Reports and/or schedules required maintenance as needed/required.
- Reacts accordingly to requests made by Firefighters as to the condition of equipment.
- Assists with inspections, fire prevention, and public education initiatives.
- Assists with preplanning activities of all multiple dwelling units, commercial, industrial, public places of assembly, and high-risk occupancies.
- Assists with and/or appropriately assigns fire inspections as directed by the Fire Chief.
- Assists with and/or appropriately assigns fire prevention, public education, community outreach, and other related activities.
- Promptly reports suspected fire code/life safety violations to the Fire Chief or their designee.
- Performs other essential job duties
- Regular and timely work attendance.
- Follow all safety procedures.
- Follows all City and Department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Participates in required training and maintains appropriate licenses.
- Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizens.
- Performs other related and assigned duties as assigned and/or required.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Five (5) years of training and experience as a firefighter in a combination or full-time fire department.
- At least 3 years of supervisory or acting company officer experience. (Supervisory experience may be inside or outside of the fire service.)
- Licensed by the State of Minnesota as a firefighter, or the ability to obtain licensing within one year of hire.
- Certified by the NREMT as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher.
- IFSAC and/or ProBoard certified as a Fire Officer 1 and Fire Service Instructor, or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
- Blue Card Incident Command Certification (online and simulation lab), or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
- Must meet the minimum physical fitness standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), including successfully completing an annual physical.
- Must pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check, physical exam, drug screen and psychological evaluation.
Supplemental Information
The City of Savage offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; PERA retirement; deferred compensation plans; wellness programs; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have a valid and unrestricted driver's license?
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Are you currently licensed as a firefighter by the State of Minnesota?
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Which of the following best describes your experience in the fire service?
- 1 to 5 years
- 5 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- 12 years or more
- None of the above
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For each position held in the fire service, please list the department or agency name, your job title, whether that job was paid-on-call, part-time or full-time, and your start and end date in that position.
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Please describe your experience in a supervisory or acting officer role.
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Which of the following best describes your current level of certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians?
- I am a certified Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- I am a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- I am a certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- I am a certified Paramedic
- None of the above.
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Which of the following IFSAC and/or ProBoard certifications do you currently hold? (check all that apply)
- Fire Officer 1 or higher
- Fire Service Instructor I or higher
- None of the above
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Do you have any post-secondary education in fire science, public administration/management, public safety or a closely related field?
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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please list the name of the college, university or technical school, your major field of study and the degree earned. If you have taken coursework but not yet earned a degree, please list an approximate number of credits earned.
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Are you currently certified in Blue Card Incident Command, including simulation lab?
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Do you speak any languages in addition to English?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please list the language(s) and categorize your proficiency as basic, conversational or fluent.
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Please describe your experience training and mentoring firefighters, including your specific roles and responsibilities.
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Please describe your leadership style and how you motivate a team.
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How do you ensure policies and procedures are followed consistently?
