POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the day to day operational functions of the fire station. The Station Captain supervises Crew Chiefs, Driver/Operators and Fire Fighters. Plans, schedules, and coordinates daily details and activities for the duty schedule. Responds to and participates in emergency and service requests.

MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES

• Supervises Crew Chiefs, Driver/Operators, and Fire Fighters
• Plans, coordinates, and schedules daily fire station activities
• Responds to and participates in emergencies and service requests
• If first on scene, takes command until relieved by a senior fire officer
• Trains and maintains preparedness to respond to emergencies
• Conducts recurring training and on the job training
• Response exercises and operational planning committee meetings
• Maintains adequate resources and ensures they are properly maintained and accounted for
• Responsible for upkeep, preventive maintenance, and professional appearance of the fire station, assigned vehicles, and equipment
• Maintain files and records, calibration and testing schedules, and inspections/inspection results.
• Develops and implements fire inspection schedules
• Develops operational guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Conducts fire investigations to determine origin and moist probable cause
• Creates reports, schedules, and rosters for departmental and personnel activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief and/or his representative

MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

Firefighting apparatus, tools, ladders, equipment, and systems. Personal computer, printer, and other general office equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 5-6 years experience as a Firefighter, Driver/Operator and Crew Chief or related experience
• Fire Officer I and II
• Fire Instructor I
• Fire Inspector I
• HAZMAT Operations and Incident Commander
• Fire Fighter II
• Airport Fire Fighter
• Public Safety Telecommunicator I & II
• Be certified to standards in DOD Instruction (DODI) 6055.6 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Program, AFI 32-2001 The Fire Protections and Operations Fire Prevention Program and NFPA standards
• Pass a physical examination in accordance with NFPA requirements
• Normal color vision
• Apparatus Driver/Operator for Pumper and ARFF vehicles
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills
• US Citizenship, a valid US or local driver's license and US passport
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Active duty Air Force experience in the 3E7X1 Fire Protection Career field is highly desirable
• Fire Science degree
• SCBA Technician
• EMT Instructor
• CPR Instructor
• Confined Space Rescue Trainer
• HAZMAT Train the Trainer

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Must be able to lift/push/pull 150 lbs.
• Participation in daily Physical Training (PT)
• Wearing Fire Fighter personal protective equipment (PPE) including SCBA
• Participation in response training exercises and emergency/accident training exercises
• Work requires walking, standing, crawling, climbing, running, and sitting
• Position is subject to recall 24/7

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.