Position: Operations
Rank: Captain - Shift
Report to: Fire Chief
Salary: $60,000
Schedule: 24 Hours on / 48 Hours off
Deadline to apply: August 25th, 2026 by end of day
Benefit Package
· 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance
· Low-cost Dental & Vision insurance plans available
· 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
· 100% Employer Paid Retirement/Plan (5 year FULLY vested)
· Kelly days included in schedule
· Paid Vacation
· Paid Sick & Personal Leave
· 457b Plan & Georgia State Firefighter Pension Fund available
Description
· Captains are under the general supervision of the Fire Chief. Work is performed in assisting with planning, organizing and directing overall activities of the Fire Shift and commanding a Fire Crew.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Knowledge of fire prevention techniques and State and county codes and regulations concerning firefighting and prevention.
· Ability to operate a variety of firefighting equipment and apparatus and knowledge of their capabilities and limitations.
· Ability to plan and direct the activities of subordinates.
· Knowledge of the geographic layout of the County and fire hydrant locations and capabilities.
· Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and determine proper course of action.
· Ability to perform the mechanical work involved in operating and maintaining firefighting equipment and tools.
· Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
· Willingness to perform under hazardous conditions.
· Knowledge and ability to work with computers and software that are relevant to the position.
· Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with associates, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
· Knowledge of county and department rules, regulations and procedures.
· Valid Georgia Driver’s License (Class F)
· Ability to keep & maintain required records
Required Education, Qualifications and Skills:
· Georgia certified EMT-R (EMT-B preferred)
· Valid Georgia Class F Driver’s License
· Firefighter II / Hazmat Ops Certification (Technician preferred)
· Fire Instructor I Certification
· Fire Officer I Certification
· Fire Officer II Certification (Preferred)
· NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 (300 & 400 preferred)
EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITY
· Commands a Fire Crew and assumes command of the shift.
· Acts as Shift Training Officer as assigned.
· Plans and schedules work to meet department objectives.
· Evaluates personnel, seeks opportunities for employee development and addresses performance issues when necessary.
· Ensures that all equipment on hand is in operable condition and supervises maintenance of equipment and facilities.
· Responds to alarms, directs work of Firefighters and Engineers in rescue operations, forced entries, ventilation, laying hose lines, placing ladders, directing water streams and other operations.
· Assumes command of the operation, pending arrival of superior officer.
· Leads crew in periodic inspections of commercial and industrial occupancies to ensure familiarity with hazards, conditions, water supplies and travel routing.
· Removes persons from danger, including vehicle extrications and administers first aid to injured persons.
· Performs general maintenance work in the fire stations including cleaning, washing, minor repairs, painting and other maintenance of quarters.
· Cleans and maintains firefighting apparatus and equipment.
· Provides first responder services to the level qualified.
· Participate in fire drills and attends training classes as required.
· Performs related work as required.
Email Applications & Resumes to the Human Resources Director
Kim Daniel
[email protected]
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
