General Definition of Work
The listed salary does not scale with the current county grade/step structure. The salary listed above accounts for a potential 3% COLA in the 2027 FY Budget.
Under direction of the Fire Battalion Chief or higher-ranking officer or acting of his/her own volition, the Fire Captain performs responsible management, technical and administrative work in commanding, supervising, coordinating, and performing fire emergency operations, training of firefighters, fire prevention, general facility/equipment maintenance, public education and other related programs and services.
Duties/Responsibilites
Essential Functions
- Ability to perform all essential functions of a Fire Engineer as defined in department job description.
- Ability to perform all essential functions of a Firefighter/EMT as defined in department job description.
- Participate in fire prevention, pre-planning, inspections, and fire equipment testing activities.
- Ability to operate in extremely dangerous scenarios and life and death environments that potentially expose the individual to great bodily harm or death.
- Oversees and participates in the management of fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical services, training and disaster preparedness program services and activities.
- Performs competently in highly stressful situations.
- Enforces company policies.
- Participates in performance evaluations and makes recommendations regarding personnel actions.
- May be asked to work extended hours and days to meet all operational needs.
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates the training of their staff of the station they are assigned to.
- Prepares written reports of fire and rescue incidents.
- Represents the department at various events.
- Researches and prepares reports for presentations.
- Maintains familiarity with specialized equipment.
- Responsible for understanding the geography and street layout of the service districts and surrounding area.
- Performs daily inspections of assigned vehicles, radios, and equipment as required to maintain operational readiness.
- Ensures that vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by checking items required by service management.
- Refuels vehicle and reports any unsafe operating conditions of vehicles, radios, and equipment.
- Attend mandatory training as required by NCOEMS and Pender County Emergency Services
- Perform daily station duties; ensure stations are kept clean and orderly.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Possession of a valid class B driver's License
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted North Carolina EMT credential
- Possession of a valid American Heart Association (AHA) cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- Five (5) years of firefighting experience, with two (2) years of experience in a progressively responsible supervisory role or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform in the position
- Certified NC Firefighter Level 2
- Certified NC Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD)
- Certified NC Technical Rescuer-General
- Certified NC Technical Rescuer-Vehicle Rescue
- Certified NC Driver Operator Pumps
- Certified NC Driver Operator Aerials
- Certified NC Fire Officer Level 1
- Certified NC Fire Instructor Level 1
- All non-NC Certifications must have NCOSFM reciprocity
- Completion of NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800
- Successful Completion of Candidate Ability Performance Test (CPAT)
- Annual Completion of Job Performance Ability Test (JPAT)
- Initial & Annual completion of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Physical
- Successful completion of Pender EMS & Fire, Inc Probationary Academy
Required Within One (1) Year Of Hire Date
- Certified NC Fire Officer Level 2
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform heavy lifting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance. Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment. Employees must successfully complete a Job Physical Ability Test (JPAT) on an annual basis.
There are a wide variety of benefits available to eligible Pender County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account, retirement program, 401(k) program, deferred compensation program, credit union membership and an employee assistance program.
Benefits
Pender County Benefits Overview can be viewed here.
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