Captain 56

Orange County Government • Full-time • Orlando, FL, US • 1d ago

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

Supervises and performs administrative, operational, technical firefighting and EMS activities. The unit of assignment may be that of Field Operations, Public Information, Training, Administration, Communications Center, or other work unit.

Work is performed under the general direction of a Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief or Division Manager.

Representative Duties /Assignments

Plans, directs and coordinates the work of personnel assigned to the unit.
Supervises and evaluates personnel in emergency, non-emergency, and training settings.
Plans and coordinates day-to-day training, which may include multi-company training activities.
Involved in project management as required for special details
Responds to emergencies, supervises and performs firefighting and EMS activities.
Responds to requests/complaints from citizens, members of other departments, and co-workers.
Manages and oversees the maintenance needs of each station.
Participates in focus groups involving a variety of issues.
Responsible for administrative functions, including station pre-plans, building inspections, street books, station maintenance, hose records, hydrant records, apparatus needs other than work orders for general maintenance, monthly station inspections and follow-up as needed, etc... (some of these apply to station captains only)
Assesses and evaluates assigned personnel for all shifts concerning administrative issues.
Develops programs to enhance career development.
Prepares or assists in preparing annual budget.
Develops and writes specifications for the purchasing of equipment.
Investigates on the job accidents and injuries.
Reviews workers compensation claims.
Acts in the position of Battalion Chief as assigned.
Participates in physical fitness activities to maintain physical conditioning.
Ensures the completion of station area activities.
Captain's responsibilities are not limited to the above-described responsibilities, but they shall accept additional responsibilities as prescribed by the Battalion Chief.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years as a bargaining unit Lieutenant as of the promotion process start date.

Paramedic Certification.

A valid Florida Driver's License.

Florida Certification as a Fire Officer II, or Fire Officer I certification attained prior to July 1, 2014.

Must possess 40 college credits in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, or related fields from an accredited college or university as listed in 22.7C.

Qualification for specific positions within this rank will be determined based on assignment needs and functions of the position. Clarification: Candidates receiving training before July 1, 1983 must have certificates for Fire Company Supervision, Parts I, II, III, and IV; Candidates receiving training between July 1, 1983 and May 1, 1985, must have received certificate for Fire Officer I with the following curriculum:

All Candidates receiving training after May 1, 1985 must provide proof of passing State of Florida Fire Officer I test.

Mandatory Special Requirements

(Dependent on area of assignment.) :

Paramedic Certification

NFA Incident Safety Officer qualification

HAZMAT Tech Level I qualified

Fire Instructor I Certification

Preferences

Preferences for specific functions may be given for additional certifications and/or education

2 year or 4 year Degree

Additional classes related to job functions (as determined by the Fire Chief)

Application Deadline

Open Date: 06/16/2026

Close Date: 07/07/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 323 - From $25.14 to $31.06

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on County Policy or bargaining unit contract

Benefits

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
18 days paid time off per year.
Longevity bonus based on years of service.
6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Notes

The 2026 Captain Promotional Assessment has been developed with the intent of creating an eligibility list of qualified candidates for anticipated promotions. The 2026 Captain list will be maintained for two years from certification, unless a shorter period of time is agreed to by Orange County and Local 2057.

Based on the Minimum Qualifications listed in the job posting, all Orange County Fire Rescue Department employees who are eligible are encouraged to participate in the promotional process.

Details of the Captain Promotional Assessment can be found in the announcement below. It is imperative that all candidates read the application and assessment information carefully and follow the instructions as stated.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR CAPTAIN PROMOTIONAL PROCESS:

To apply for the Captain position, employees need to complete an Orange County online application. Employees can log in to see the posting through https://myocportal.ocfl.net/ from a County computer. For the online application to be considered complete, it must contain - your name, contact information, current OC rank and the required questionnaire section at the end of the online application. We have provided screen shots at the end of this IB to assist you with the steps of the online application process. Incomplete applications may disqualify an applicant from further consideration in the process. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in Article 22.08 (D) of the current IAFF Union Contract.

For a candidate to receive Educational Points they must be declared by the job closing date for the promotional process. Declaration of educational points is accomplished by answering the Declaration of Educational Points questions in the required questionnaire section of the online application.

Candidates who have declared their intent to receive Educational Points MUST submit applicable documents relevant to Educational Points (see Article 22.07 (b & c) of the current IAFF contract), via email to Fire Rescue training at LMS@ocfl.net prior to the job closing date. Do not email these documents to HR.

JOB TITLE: Captain

JOB ID: 39952

Application Deadline

Opening Date: June 16th, 2026

Closing Date: July 7th, 2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following prerequisites must be met-

On or before the posting closing date:

Must currently hold the rank of Lieutenant or above
Must possess and maintain a Florida Paramedic Certification. Any current Captains who do not possess a Florida Paramedic Certification as of the effective date of this Agreement shall be exempt from this requirement so long as they possess and maintain a Florida EMT Certification.
A valid Florida Driver's License
Florida Certification as a Fire Officer II, or Fire Officer I certification attained prior to July 1, 2014.

On or before the promotional process start date:

Time-in-Grade: Two years as a bargaining unit Lieutenant as of the promotion process start date.

The promotional process start date will serve as the last day for calculating the time-in-grade requirement regardless of when the actual examination or testing process begins. The promotional start date for this process is November 4th, 2026.

On or before the date of promotion:

An AS degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, related fields, or an AA Degree, or 50 college credits toward a Bachelor¿s Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, or related fields from an accredited college or university as listed in 22.07(c) or as approved by management.
Must possess Fire Department Safety Officer Certification as recognized by the Department.
Qualification for specific positions within this rank will be determined based on assignment needs and functions of the position.

Note: The following documents will be verified by Human Resources through Fire Rescue Training and do not need to be submitted.

FL Driver¿s License
EMT/Paramedic certification

The following documents will be verified by Human Resources through Fire Rescue Training and MUST be submitted if Fire Rescue Training does not have a copy. Copies of required eligibility documents must be emailed to LMS@ocfl.net prior to the posting closing date.

Florida Fire Officer I or Fire Officer II certification
Copy of transcript with appropriate college credits or copy of college degree
Fire Department Safety Officer certification

To be eligible for promotion, employees in special risk positions, at a minimum, must have successfully passed the Incumbent Physical Ability Test (¿IPAT¿) or have passed the IPAT within the previous twenty-four months. If an employee fails the IPAT, he/she shall have an additional 90 days to pass, and if he/she passes, shall then be eligible for promotion.

Captain candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for participating in the promotional process as specified by IAFF Contract.

Candidates must make the eligibility list as specified by the contract and then be selected by the Chief for promotion from the eligibility list.

All OCFRD personnel are expected to maintain a level of physical fitness consistent with their job assignment.

BASED ON AREA OF ASSIGNMENT CANDIDATE SELECTED FOR PROMOTION MAY BE ASSIGNED AS CAPTAIN 56 HOUR (JOB CODE 4540) OR CAPTAIN 40 HOUR (JOB CODE 4541).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

ORIENTATION INFORMATION:

Once the Eligibility List is established, the Orientation information will be made available on Target Solutions. The path to this information will be published on the Eligibility List Informational Bulletin. Any questions related to that orientation information should be submitted to the company via the email provided by them.

Portion I- Written Test

Projected Test Date: November 4th, 2026 (Promotional Process Start Date)

Time: 9:00am

Location: Full Sail University Main Auditorium, 175 University Park Drive

Winter Park, FL 32792

APPEALS/REBUTTALS FOR WRITTEN MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAMINATION

Appeals/Rebuttals will be only accepted on the same day as the written test. The appeal/rebuttal process will be explained in more detail on the day of the written test.

The Exam Review Committee, without using the name of the individual appealing or rebutting the item(s), will review all appeals. The decision of the Exam Review Committee is final.

Portion II- Assessment Center

Projected Test Date: November 14, 2026

Time: TBD

Location: TBD (All candidates will be notified of the location and reporting time through their county email or department IB).

APPEALS/REBUTTALS FOR THE ASSESSMENT CENTER

The appeal/rebuttal process will be explained in more detail on the day of the test.

The Exam Review Committee, without using the name of the individual appealing or rebutting the item(s), will review all appeals. The decision of the Exam Review Committee is final.

All correspondence including any schedule or location changes will be sent via department IB or candidate's departmental email. It is the individual candidate's responsibility to check their email on a regular basis.

Candidates will be required to attend on their own time. No overtime will be paid.

Required Dress:

Candidates must be in appropriate uniform and grooming standards (Class "C" and grooming as described in SOP 009).

Identification Card:

All candidates must present a valid original picture ID at the Written Test and all Assessment Center Exercises. If you do not present a picture ID, you will not be allowed to participate in the promotional process.

Report Time:

All eligible candidates must be present at the sign-in table prior to the established report time for all the assessments. If a candidate is not in line at the table prior to the established report time, they will not be allowed to continue in this promotional process.

SENIORITY AND EDUCATIONAL POINTS (Article 22.07):

Employees having a passing score on all portions of the promotional test process and who are eligible for the promotional list will have percentage points added to the score for career accomplishments as outlined below. Points must be declared by the job closing date for the promotional process. The method of declaration will be identified in the posting for the job opening or in an official department communication at the time of the posting for the job opening.

Paragraphs A and C are for all bargaining unit employees. Paragraph B is for Operations employees only.

Up to two (2) points will be added for the first seven (7) years in grade for employees taking the promotional exams. The points will be prorated on a basis of 0.0239 points per month as of the promotional process start date. Points will be based upon the applicant¿s time since attainment of the grade specified in the minimum qualifications for the tested position. For Lieutenant, time in grade will include firefighter and engineer.
Two (2) points will be added to the score of an applicant who is a locally certified paramedic provided that the local certification has been maintained since the time of obtainment and the applicant declares their intent to use these points as stated above. If an individual has dropped their paramedic certification, they shall not be able to reinstate their certification for testing points within less than two (2) years prior to the date of exam. If these points are utilized, the employee must maintain paramedic to maintain the rank. After ten (10) years a person that has been promoted, may apply to drop their certification and the request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Additional points will be added to the score for those taking the promotional exam for one of the following certifications/degrees, provided the applicant declares their intent to use these points as stated above:

Employees possessing more than one degree shall designate, at the time of application, which single degree will be used to calculate the educational points awarded. Degrees from a U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education (CHEA) accredited college or university qualify for the purpose of awarding the higher number of educational points as set forth above.

The maximum number of points an individual may receive shall be eight (8).

HazMat Technician (for Operations Only) .5

Obtain all 6 technician-level certifications as approved

by the Training Division: Hazardous Materials, Trench

Rescue, Structural Collapse, Rope Rescue, Vehicle/Machinery

Rescue, Confined Space (for Operations Only) .5

Currently hold the rank of Engineer 1

Current Paramedic Preceptor (I or II) for 2 years or longer .5

Orange County Relief Driver qualification (Engineers promotion only) .5

Fire Officer I (Engineers promotion only) .5

Associate degree 2

Bachelor degree 3

Master degree 4

Fire Instructor I .5

Fire Instructor II or III 1

Professional Credentialing through the Center for Public Safety

Excellence (i.e., Fire Officer, Fire Marshal, and Chief Training

Officer); National Fire Academy (i.e., Executive Fire Officer);

and, others as identified in the Promotional announcement 1

TESTING PROCESS:

The assessment will be based on the duties and responsibilities of the Captain position.

Portion I will consist of a written test. The written test will include items based directly on the study materials list and items related to on-the-job activities that will measure specific applications of job knowledge, department regulations and procedures to real-life situations that are likely to be encountered on the job. There may be a cut score established after portion I to determine what candidates will be eligible to participate in Portion II. Only personnel above the Portion I cut score will be eligible to participate in Portion II.

Portion II will consist of an assessment center that will include three exercises, which will be video-recorded. The exercises included in Portion II are an Oral Tactical Exercise, an Oral Presentation, and Situational Exercise.

The scores for each component will be directly converted, weighted, and combined to formulate each candidate's overall examination score. There are a total of 100 points available in the examination plan, with up to 35 points available for the Written Test and up to 65 points available for the Assessment Center. There are three exercises that comprise the Assessment Center that will be equally weighted: 1) the Oral Tactical Exercise - up to 21.6666 points, 2) the Oral Presentation - up to 21.6666 points, and 3) the Situational Exercise - up to 21.6666 points.

A final Cut Score may be set after both portions and the data is reviewed for the following factors:

Natural breaks in the data
Psychometrics of the test
Distribution of scores
Utility the test is supposed to serve, i.e. providing an adequate number of candidates for the promotional procedures to serve the County's needs

Whenever a determination is made regarding groups of employees moving on to the next step in the promotional process, this will be done on the basis of score and performance without knowledge of the candidates' identity.

SELECTION FROM PROMOTIONAL LIST:

Selection from the Final Promotional List will be in accordance with Article 22 of the current IAFF Union Contract.

STUDY MATERIALS:

The following identified study materials will be accessible via www.targetsolutions.com/orangecountyfr . This link can be accessed from any computer.

To access the study materials:

Go to the above website and log in to Target Solutions.
Click on the Home button and then click on Self-Assign.
Click in the search field and enter 2026 Captain.

Select the option labeled Officer Training NFPA 1021 2026 Captain Promotional Information.

All documents required for this examination, except those identified below as the applicant's responsibility to obtain, will be provided. To view each specific document, click on the blue link for that document.

It is not necessary to click Submit as Complete. When finished, just exit Target Solutions. If/when you need to go back in, follow the same steps as above. If you have any issues or questions, contact the Target Solutions Administrator by e-mailing LMS@ocfl.net

The following are to be used as study materials and will serve as the resource materials for test development:

Orange County Fire Rescue Department Rules, Standard Operating Procedures, and Emergency Operating Procedures - (Responsible only for Rules, SOPs & EOPs that are identified in this notification).
OCFRD Mission Statement
OCFRD Rules (all)
OCFRD EOPS (all)
OCFRD SOPs: 002, 003, 005, 007, 010, 015, 018, 020, 022, 023, 025, 028, 031, 032, 034, 035, 039, 043, 046, 053, 055, 060, 061, 062, 070, 076, 078, 084, 085, 095, 101, 107, 109, 112, 115, 118, 119, 122, 123, 130, 132, 134, 137, 139
Orange County Policy 409 Drug and Alcohol Use
Orange County Policy 411 General Safety
Orange County Policy 413 Disciplinary Action
IAFF Union Contract fiscal years 2024-25 through 2026-27 A Unit (Article 16 Safety & Health, Article 18 Drug and Alcohol Testing, Article 25 Discipline & Discharge, Article 26 Uniforms & Equipment)
IAFF Union Contract fiscal years 2024/25 through 2026/27 B Unit (Article 15 Drug & Alcohol Testing)
2026 OCFRD Exposure Control Program
2026 OCFRD Respiratory Protection Plan

Applicants are responsible for securing copies of the following items: