WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This is an opportunity for motivated professionals to serve the community in a leadership position by building effective teams to deliver service in a safe and professional manner according to the mission and vision of Capital City Fire/Rescue.  Applicants should have strong interpersonal and managerial skills in addition to technical skills and knowledge related to emergency services.  We are looking for individuals who embody our core values, and who want to motivate and empower others to do the same.

Our Core Values: Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, Positive Attitude, and Service.

Our Mission: We serve and protect our community from life-and-property-threatening emergencies in a competent, professional, and proactive manner.

Our Vision: Our vision is to provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical services at the highest level of excellence, professionalism and commitment to the community. Proud of our past and embracing our future, the members of Capital City Fire/Rescue will work as an effective and integrated, team, dedicated to continuous improvement and maintaining a positive environment.

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief, Fire Captains are responsible for supervising, training, and evaluating a shift of Firefighter – EMT’s, – Paramedics, and – Engineers, as well as performing all of the functions of a Firefighter – EMT III. Additionally, Fire Captains are responsible for overseeing the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus, and facilities, and maintain records related to department activities. Fire Captains are responsible for commanding emergency responses and may serve as Incident Commander. The Fire Captain is the first supervisory level.

Typical responsibilities include the following (in addition to the responsibilities assigned at the lower levels):

• Supervises and evaluates the performance of a shift of Firefighter – EMT’s, – Paramedics, and – Engineers; Ensures operational readiness of personnel; Promotes shift cohesion and teamwork; Ensures minimum staffing levels are maintained.
• Determines route to be taken to respond to emergency incident locations; determines required actions to mitigate emergencies; calls for additional support, as needed.
• Commands personnel, including career and volunteer staff as well as special teams, and oversees all operations at emergency incidents until relieved; May serve as Incident Commander at emergency incidents.
• Oversees training of personnel in: department rules, policies, and procedure; emergency medicine (EMS); fire and rescue operations; use of equipment and apparatus; care and maintenance of fire stations and related facilities; May arrange for outside training as needed.
• Participates in training to maintain and enhance firefighting and emergency medical knowledge and skills. Maintains certification at EMT III or above. Maintains all required firefighter certifications.
• Supervises and participates in drills with volunteer and career personnel.
• Oversees the cleaning, inspection and servicing of vehicles, apparatus, and equipment; ensures all equipment is in a condition of readiness.
• Oversees the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of fire stations and other related facilities.
• Records all emergency response activity in database; Maintains records of station activities; Records training activities in database; Prepares activity and training reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

DO I HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS JOB – OUR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education         Graduation from high school or the equivalent.

Experience        ​Five (5) years of experience as a career Firefighter/EMT.

• Three (3) years of experience must have been at CCF/R as a career Firefighter/EMT I or higher.
• AND One (1) year of experience at the fully precepted CCF/R EMT III level or higher.​ (May be concurrent with above)

Other

• A valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
• The applicant must have an overall Acceptable (or better) rating on their Annual Employee Performance Evaluations for the last two (2) years.

​Certifications:

• Certified as an State of Alaska EMT-III or Paramedic, CPR and ACLS at time appointment and for continued employment.
• Must achieve IFSAC or State of Alaska Airport Rescue Firefighting certification within 18 months of hire.
• Must achieve IFSAC or State of Alaska Fire Officer 1 AND Fire Instructor 1 certification within 24 months of hire.

As a condition of continued employment, applicants who are hired as Fire Captain must continue to maintain certification as an EMT III or higher with Capital City Fire/Rescue to perform the duties of this position.

NOTE:              This is a benefited and union represented position. For more details about benefits, please visit the following web link: https://juneau.org/human-resources/benefits

If you have questions about this position, please contact Assistant Chief Sam Russell at Capital City Fire & Rescue, (907) 586-5322.

The City and Borough of Juneau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The CBJ also complies with Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation to apply for this position can contact the City & Borough of Juneau Human Resources/Risk Management HR Office at (907)586-0227, via email at [email protected] or written correspondence to 155 South Seward, Juneau, AK 99801.