Fire Captain - Community Risk Reduction Division
Fire Captain - Community Risk Reduction Division
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$ 81265 - 91416
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The City of Harrisonburg is seeking to fill a Fire Captain role in the Community Risk Reduction Division. Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley one of the fastest growing cities in Virginia and home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University the City offers a wide variety of activities and attractions to match everyones interests. Check out the Citys Tourism Website and YouTube channel for an inside look at what awaits you!
The Harrisonburg Fire Department is an ISO-Class II All-Hazards municipal agency providing essential emergency and non-emergency life safety services to the public who live work and travel in Harrisonburg. More information about the Fire Department is available at Facebook andInstagram.
The Fire Captain in the Community Risk Reduction Division is an exempt full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $39.07 - $43.95 per hour (equivalent to $81265 - $91416 annually);however an exact salarywill be dependent on the selected candidates qualifications and experience and in compliance with City Policy.
As the Fire Captain in the Community Risk Reduction Division youllserve in a critical supervisory and leadership role that is integral in shaping and maintaining the safety standards of the community. This position involves planning developing and implementing comprehensive community risk reduction programs and services while ensuring rigorous training of staff in fire prevention inspection techniques. As the Fire Captain youll be responsible for coordinating and managing fire code inspections fire investigations and overseeing division operations ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations. Additionally youll supervise the Community Risk Reduction Divisions daily operations and act as a Deputy Fire Marshal in their absence.
In this multifaceted position youll conduct critical fire code inspections fire investigations and systematic reviews of construction plans along with overseeing equipment and system testing for both new and existing constructions. The role demands proactive handling of citizen complaints and queries related to fire prevention fire codes investigations and life safety education. The Fire Captain conducts technical inspections for compliance of hazardous materials and industrial operations and maintains effective communication with stakeholders such as the Deputy Fire Marshal developers and business owners. This role also entails presenting criminal cases and testifying in court for arson-related crimes liaising with the City Attorney and Commonwealth Attorneys Office on legal matters and preparing detailed inspection and investigation reports. Additionally the Fire Captain participates in rotating on-call duties to serve as Duty Officer for the division performs essential firefighter functions as needed and engages with other governmental agencies and insurance companies to foster effective collaboration and safety compliance.
A detailed list of essential functions along with the ideal candidates knowledge skills and abilities is located in the class specification.Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Associates/Technical degree with a minimum of 30 credit-hours of coursework in fire science or related field and extensive (6 years) experience in fire suppression prevention and investigation work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
- Moderate (1-3 years) experience conducting and/or supervising fire prevention activities including but not limited to inspections code enforcement and plans review.
- Moderate (1-3 years) experience conducting and/or supervising fire investigations to determine origin and cause and application of laws relating to environmental crimes and crimes of arson.
- Valid drivers license.
- Must reside within a one-hour response zone to the city limits.
- Availability and willingness to serve in an on-call position in a regularly recurring rotation as Duty Officer for the Division.
- Current possession of the following certifications:
- Fire Officer II (NFPA 1021) recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Fire Programs (NFQB or IFSAC).
- Emergency Medical Technician and eligible for certification through the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services.
- Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.
- Certification in NFPA 1031 (Fire Inspector II) and NFPA 1033 (Fire Investigator) within 1 year of date in position.
- Virginia Department of Fire Programs Basic Law Enforcement for Fire Marshal certification (or equivalent) within 2 years of date in position.
- Environmental Crimes Certification preferred but not required for consideration.
The selected candidates for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:- DMV Driving Record Review;
- Drug Screen;
- Personal History Statement*;
- Criminal Background Investigation including Fingerprinting;
- NFPA 1582 Physical Evaluation;
- Psychological Evaluation;
- Polygraph.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:In order to be considered all candidates must submit the following by 5:00pm EST on Monday July 7 2025:
- Complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application to include previous work experience and education history;
- Cover letter; and
- Resume.
The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance retirement (VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty & MissionSquare) life insurance paid leave and 15.5 holidays.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability or veteran status.The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
