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City of Mesa

Fire Chief

Mesa, AZ

$191K - $258K/yr

The Fire Chief is assisted in leading the Fire and Medical Department by four Assistant Fire Chiefs and a Deputy Director. THE POSITION The Fire Chief is appointed by the City Manager and provides ...

Chumash Enterprises

Fire Captain

Shandon, CA

Overview Under general direction of the Assistant Fire Chief, the Fire Captain plans, organizes ... Provides training, guidance, direction, and leadership to others in the department.

Chumash Enterprises

Fire Captain

Shandon, CA

$46 - $54.12/hr

Under general direction of the Assistant Fire Chief, the Fire Captain plans, organizes, supervises ... Collaborates with different agencies, fire departments, tribal organizations, and additional ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Fire Department Civilian vs Firefighter?

AspectAssistant Fire Department CivilianFirefighter
Required CertificationsCPR, First Aid, and possibly EMT certificationFirefighter I & II, EMT certification
Work EnvironmentAdministrative, support roles, station maintenanceActive firefighting, rescue operations, emergency response
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, municipal agenciesFire departments, emergency services

The main difference is that Assistant Fire Department Civilians typically handle administrative, support, or station duties, requiring certifications like CPR and First Aid, but not firefighting certifications. Firefighters are trained to respond directly to fires and emergencies, performing rescue and suppression tasks. Both roles are essential but differ significantly in responsibilities and training requirements.

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Fire Captain IAFF - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

City of Paducah

Paducah, KY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Description:

THIS IS AN INTERNAL ONLY POSITION - OUTSIDE CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general direction, directs and supervises the activities of a fire company or station; performs firefighting, rescue, emergency medical care and repair and maintenance of equipment; acts in capacity of Assistant Fire Chief as required.


ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

  • Directs, supervises and participates in fire company activities (e.g., Responds to alarms, firefighting activities, rescue activities, equipment and apparatus maintenance, etc.).
  • Enforces policy compliance within their company and station.
  • Ensures their company performs in a professional manner and treats customers and fellow employees with respect and courtesy.
  • Leads by example
  • Actively participates in preparing subordinates for the next career step.
  • Schedules and assigns employee work tasks; develops and implements training programs.
  • Instructs firefighting personnel in fire safety, equipment and apparatus operations, and fire suppression and prevention techniques.
  • Evaluates and recommends personnel job performance; recommends discipline.
  • Assume command on the scene of an emergency of fire in the absence of the Assistant Fire Chief.
  • Participates in fire prevention activities, Performs company inspections, Speaks or assigns fire company personnel to speak before schools, businesses or other agencies on fire prevention and fire control.
  • Inspects equipment and delegates tasks to ensure proper operation and inventory of emergency and firefighting equipment on assigned apparatus.
  • Maintains records and prepares and submits reports.
  • Performs related duties as required or assigned by the Assistant Chief or Fire Chief.



Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a secondary education and five (5) years experience as a firefighter and three (3) years experience as a Lieutenant; or equivalent combination of training and/or experience which shows an advanced knowledge of supervision, comprehensive knowledge of firefighting’s, rescue, and first aid; demonstrable ability to operate the various pieces of fire department equipment and apparatus; demonstrable ability to perform heavy sustained labor and physical activity in hazardous conditions, and possession of a valid State of Kentucky motor vehicle operator’s license.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to operate various fire equipment and apparatus, and to perform sustained physical activity in hazardous conditions.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of City and Departmental policies and procedures, supervision, fire suppression and fire prevention techniques, fire apparatus operation and maintenance, management principles an procedures, employee training and development procedures, safety practices and procedures, operation of fire and emergency equipment and apparatus, tools; methods and procedures used in equipment and building maintenance. Ability to deal with many variables and to determine specific actions, perform and act under stressful conditions, sustain physical activity for prolonged periods of time, communicate effectively in written and oral form, work as a team member in fighting fires; follow oral and written instructions; and demonstrable skills in operation of fire and emergency equipment apparatus.


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