Fire Captain (Internal Recruitment Only)

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Title: Fire Captain
Department: Fire Department City of San Bruno CA
AnnualSalary:$138940 $170496 (1)
Work Schedule:56-Hour Scheduleor as assignedby department

Grow and Thrive

Are you ready to help shape the future of the San Bruno Fire DepartmentThe City of San BrunoFire Departmentisseekingenergetic and dedicated leaders topromote toFire Captains. Under the direction of the Battalion Chiefthispromotional opportunity asFireCaptainwillperformresponsibilities for the fire station and operations on an assigned shift and supervises Firefighters FirefighterParamedicsand technical and administrative staff.

About the Department

The San Bruno Fire Department is dedicated to the protection of healthlifeand property and has a long-standing tradition of service and excellence. The Fire Departmentprovidesa full range of services and places priority on the safety and emergency preparedness of our citizens through outreach programs in fire prevention public education advanced life support hazardous material safety and fire suppression activities.

About the Role

Fire Captain is a journey-level supervisory management position with significant field and administrative responsibilities relating to the planning and delivery of program services. This responsible and dedicated leader will play a vital role in supporting and implementing the Departments leadership expectations and professional standards.

Essential duties include responding to firesand emergency rescuesdesignatinga route to be taken to an emergency and orderingplacement of equipment directing fire control operations and personnel as well as supervising the return and servicing of equipment after calls. Tasks may also include administrative duties such as performance evaluationsassistingin coordinating Fire Department activities with other departments orjurisdictions attendingconferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the fieldrepresentingthe City Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in local countystateand other positionmaywork a56-hourschedule or other work schedule as dictated by the needs of the Department.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for the position includeaminimum of five years firefighting experienceincludingcompletion of the probationary period as a Firefighter with the San Bruno Fire Departmentand certification as a Company Officer by the California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES) or required classes and paperwork submitted to State Fire Marshals Office within one year of appointment.Candidates may have up to two years to complete certification after appointment; however probationary period will be extended until completed.

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree or completion of 60 units of college credits including 24 units of courses related to fire science.Special requirements include possessionof and ability to maintain a valid California Class B drivers license or Class C drivers license with Firefighter Endorsement and possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license or State of California Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) license.

How to Apply

.Applications must besubmittedonlineatthe Citys BambooHR must be received by7:30 amonMarch2 2026. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before theMarch22026deadline.

The City of San Brunoutilizesa merit-based selection system that is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed todeterminethe qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

Timeline

Below arethe key dates for this recruitment.

• February 17 2026:AttendIndustrial Emergency Council recruitment orientation.

• March 2 2026:Deadlinetosubmitonline application.

• March 17 2026: Writtentest is administered.

• April14 2026:Assessmentcenteris administered.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race color ancestry religion creed age physical or mental disability sex gender sexual orientation gender identity genderexpression medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws in its employment actions decisions policies and practices.

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of San Bruno is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

• CalPERS retirement formula of3% @50 for classic members or 2.7%@ 57for new members

• Annual accruals of vacation days based on years of serviceholidaysand sick days

• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%

• Annual uniform allowance

• Medical dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution

• Life Insurance equal to one years annual salary provided at no cost

• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost

• Home loanassistanceprogram

• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan

• Tuition reimbursement

(1) The Fire Unit has ratified a tentative agreement which includes a general wage and equity increase effective the first full pay period in January 2026 January 2027 and January 2028 pending City Council ratification on February 10 2026.

Required Experience:

Manager