Fire Captain

General Statement of Duties

Performs difficult public safety fire prevention rescue emergency medical response and supervisory responsibilities in the fire station on an assigned shift.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class supervises and participates in operations at the fire station on an assigned shift and may supervise staff at both stations on an assigned shift. The employee leads the shift in the protection of life and property and emergency response including fire suppression emergency medical response hazardous materials response/mitigation technical rescue and related activities. Other duties include supervising and participating in maintenance of station apparatus equipment facilities and grounds; preparation of fire reports; reviewing and approving staff leave requests and timesheets; various projects for the department requiring coordination of staff; and related activities. Work requires that the employee stay abreast of stateoftheart fire hazardous materials and rescue procedures techniques and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into inservice training. Judgment and ability to make effective decisions under pressure are required particularly in directing staff in incident response. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incident response work including working in inside and outside environments working at heights in extreme hot and cold temperatures loud noise vibration moving parts electrical current high heat chemicals fumes odors dusts gases poor ventilation oils wearing respirators and working in close quarters. Employees are also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation conferences and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of incident response.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

Supervises fire personnel assigned to station(s) on the shift ensuring effective utilization of staff and maintenance of equipment and facilities; inspects personnel stations and equipment for proper appearance and condition.

Supervises and participates in response to alarms and directs incidence response operations as required; leads in response to structural vehicle or brush fires; emergency medical services; hazardous materials response/mitigation; technical rescue including vehicle/machinery rescue confined space rescue high/low angle rope rescue and surface water rescue.

Supervises and participates in preparation of reports on incidents and response; supervises and participates in preincident planning and preparation of preplan records.

Supervises and participates in maintaining equipment in good operating condition; assigns supervises and participates in routine maintenance tasks related to equipment stations and grounds.

Coordinates various projects requiring organization of staff such as training equipment maintenance safety hose testing pumper testing communications equipment maintenance hydrant maintenance etc.

Participates in providing educational programs tours and information to the public; may participate or lead installation of smoke detectors in homes or installation of child safety seats in vehicles.

Participates in planning coordinating and conducting staff training; conducts performance coaching and evaluation; reviews approves and signs staff timesheets; participates in disciplinary actions and accident reviews.

May perform special projects or assignments such as recruitment and retention fire prevention fleet maintenance coordination special purchasing special public educational or fire prevention training or other special assignments.

Performs or oversees incident reporting and creation and maintenance of other records and reports.

Additional Job Duties

Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledges Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of modern methods of fire suppression incidence response hazardous materials response and of the use and maintenance of related apparatus and equipment.

Thorough knowledge consistent with required emergency medical certification level.

Thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.

Thorough knowledge of the physical layout of the City and related facilities.

Considerable knowledge of required technical rescue methods.

Knowledge of the application of information technology to fire service and management.

Knowledge of modern supervisory principles of motivation leadership communications conflict resolution and performance development.

Ability to effectively plan prepare and conduct inservice training on firefighting rescue incident response and equipment operations for public safety personnel.

Ability to provide coaching technical advice and training of employees.

Ability provide leadership and inspire calm control while supervising emergency incident scenes.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees supervisors and members of the public.

Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.

Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching pushing pulling lifting grasping feeling talking and hearing.

Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must possess visual acuity to size up the color volume and extent of fire involvement in structures to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations and to prepare records and reports.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from a community college with a degree in fire science of related field supplemented by advanced courses and seminars in fire service; and considerable experience of an increasingly responsible nature in the fire service; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid class B North Carolina drivers license.

Possession of Driver Operator/Pumps and/or Aerial certification.

Possession of Emergency Vehicle Driver certification.

Possession of EMT certification.

Promotional Process for Fire Captain

1. Notice of competitive process

Qualifying candidates wishing to compete in this process should submit their resume to Interim Fire Chief Alex Hardee. Resumes will be accepted until June 27 2025 at 5:00 pm.

II. Eligibility to Compete in Process

In order to compete in the promotional process candidates must meet the promotional requirements below. Candidates must satisfy all the requirements by May 20 2025.

1. A minimum of 3 years career service as a fire department company officer.
2. A minimum of 5 years career fire service experience.
3. Completion of NCOSFM & DOT certification Firefighter EMT and Driver Operator.
4. Completion of North Carolina Technical Rescuer and TR Vehicle Rescue or equivalent.
5. Completion of ICS
6. Completion of NC Fire Officer Level I or equivalent
7. Completion of NC Instructor Level I or equivalent
8. Candidates will be required to complete a Belmont Fire Department driver competency test to include written and practical testing.

III. Process Components/Scoring

Written Test 50%

Written test based off Fire Officer curriculum and City of Belmont Policies and Procedures Manual.

(Timed 1 hours to Complete)

Fire Problem Exercise 30%

Candidates will be given a set of written instructions and a period of time to prepare for the presentation of an action plan to mitigate an incident. Candidates must make a presentation to a panel of assessors.

Panel Interview 20%

Candidates will be asked several standardized questions. A panel of assessors will evaluate the candidates.

IV. Relevant Factor Points

Education

2 points will be awarded for a BS Degree in Fire Related field.

1 point will be awarded for a BS Degree in Non Fire Related field.

1 point will be awarded for an AS Degree in Fire Related field.

point will be awarded for an AS Degree in Non Fire Related field.

Specialty Certifications

Points will be added for each of the following certifications.

1. Level II Fire Instructor 1 point
2. Confined Space Specialty 1 point
3. Trench Specialty 1 point
4. TR Water Rescue Block 1point
5. NC Life Safety Educator I1 point
6. Fire Inspector Level II 2 points
7. Fire Inspector Level III 2 points
8. Structural Collapse Specialty 1 point
9. NC Live Burn Instructor 1 point
10. Fire Inspector 1 2 points

1. Questions concerning this process can be directed to Division Chief Jeffrey Isenhour at

1. Written Test Date: To be announced.

Assessment Center: To be announced.