FIRE CAPTAIN manages a team of firefighters. Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and serviced. Being a FIRE CAPTAIN directs training and conditioning activities. Administers the staff work schedule to ensure adequate coverage. Additionally, FIRE CAPTAIN leads and coordinates responses to fire events, hazardous material incidents, auto accidents, and search and rescue operations. Prepares post-incident reports as required. Leads or coordinates fire safety education and inspection activities. Typically is required to pass periodic physical ability tests. May require registry in NREMT. Typically requires an associate degree in fire science. Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a manager. The FIRE CAPTAIN manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a FIRE CAPTAIN typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.
Job Summary
The Police Captain, under the direction of the Chief of Police, is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to officers on UMC campuses.
Reports to : Chief of Police
Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to :
Participate in coordinating, planning, and scheduling special events and planning meetings as needed
Education and Experience
Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations
Skills and Abilities
Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
This position has much interaction with all departments and department leaders within UMC
Physical Capabilities
Extremely heavy physical effort (lift / carry up to 50lbs or more). Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing / walking and at times running.
Lifts, positions, pushes and / or transfers patients. Pushes / pulls or moves / lifts heavy equipment / supplies and or persons.
Manual dexterity and mobility, and intermittent exertion when performing treatments. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Near visual acuity and depth perception to perform set-ups and examine images for pertinent detail
Environmental Working Conditions
This position is exposed to indoor and outdoor changing temperatures. Exposure to blood borne pathogens, infectious organisms, agents and toxic chemicals is high.
Direct Reports
UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Last updated : 2024-04-10
Clear All
0 FIRE CAPTAIN jobs found in Roswell, NM area