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Belmont, NC

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Implements fire protection programs that conform to the United States Antarctic Program, including the operation of contract locations in Antarctica. * Responds to and/or supervises fire/EMS/Aircraft ...

IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition (Chapters 1 - 13) Essential Functions CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION CLASSIFICATION TITLE: TRAINING CAPTAIN PURPOSE ...

Fire Engine Captain Apply now Job No: 540567 Work Type: Full-time Location: FLAGSTAFF Categories: Forestry/Wildland Fire/Natural Resources DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT Manage and reduce ...

Fire Captain General Statement of Duties Performs difficult public safety, fire prevention, and supervisory responsibilities in the fire station on an assigned shift. Distinguishing Features of the ...

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How much do fire captain jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire captain in the United States is $77,989.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fire Captain vs Fire Lieutenant?

AspectFire CaptainFire Lieutenant
CertificationsFirefighter certification, EMT/paramedic license, leadership trainingFirefighter certification, EMT/paramedic license, some leadership training
Work EnvironmentOversees fireground operations, manages crews, strategic decision-makingAssists in fireground tasks, supervises firefighters, reports to captain
ResponsibilitiesCommand of fire scenes, personnel management, incident strategySupport role, direct firefighting teams, ensure safety protocols

Fire Captains hold higher leadership roles, overseeing entire operations and making strategic decisions. Fire Lieutenants assist captains, supervise firefighters, and handle tactical tasks. Both roles require firefighting experience and certifications, but captains have broader responsibilities and authority.

What are some typical leadership challenges faced by a Fire Captain, and how can they be effectively managed?

Fire Captains often encounter challenges related to leading diverse teams during high-pressure situations and ensuring clear communication in emergencies. Balancing administrative duties with hands-on leadership at incident scenes can be demanding. To manage these challenges effectively, Fire Captains rely on strong interpersonal skills, continuous training, and fostering a culture of trust and accountability within their crew. Regular drills, open communication, and mentorship are key strategies for maintaining team cohesion and operational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Fire Captain, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fire Captain, you need extensive firefighting experience, leadership abilities, and usually certification from fire academies or training programs, often along with EMT or paramedic credentials. Familiarity with incident command systems, fire suppression technologies, and emergency management software is important. Strong decision-making, communication, and team leadership skills help a Fire Captain coordinate crews effectively and maintain safety under pressure. These competencies are crucial for ensuring efficient emergency response, safeguarding personnel, and protecting the public during critical incidents.

What are Fire Captains?

Fire Captains are experienced firefighters who supervise and manage a team of firefighters during emergency responses and daily operations at a fire station. They are responsible for directing firefighting tactics, ensuring safety protocols are followed, training personnel, and maintaining equipment. In addition to emergency response, Fire Captains handle administrative duties, coordinate with other emergency services, and serve as a key leadership figure within the fire department.

What Does a Fire Captain Do?

A fire captain’s duties and responsibilities are to oversee the daily operations of a fire station. Some captains have specialized responsibilities, such as leading emergency medical services (EMS) crews connected to the station. As the fire captain, you are the leader of the entire company, so you must gain significant experience at the lower ranks. You manage the training and supervision of new personnel and the administration of training exercises related to fire management, fire suppression, hazardous material response, and rescue operations. You are the primary commander at an emergency until the battalion chief arrives.

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Infographic showing various Fire Captain job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $77,989 per year, or $37.5 per hour.
Fire Captain

$101K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Definition **OPEN ONLY FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES** Under limited supervision of a Battalion Chief, manages day to day operations of fire suppression and emergency medical services for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on an assigned shift. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt and considered a DRIVING position. Essential Functions: (Essential functions may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification). Examples of Tasks 1. Coordinates/directs fire suppression, emergency medical service, and rescue activities during assigned shift, including assigning resources necessary to mitigate hazardous incidents.

2. Conducts inspections on fire stations and equipment on a periodic basis to ensure that all tools, equipment, and related facilities and materials needed for fire suppression and emergency medical service calls are clean, properly stored, and fully functional at all times. 3.

Directs fire suppression efforts at the fire scene to facilitate the efficient, effective, and safe deployment of staff and equipment to properly control the fire. 4. Administers emergency medical care using accepted guidelines and procedures of advanced life support.

5. Conducts day to day training, including physical conditioning sessions for employees. 6.

Evaluates employees' skills/performance levels to ensure that established standards for operation are met and prepare periodic reports of fire/emergency medical service operations. 7. Provides assistance to personnel under stress to incidents; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures when necessary.

8. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements and positively reinforces SRPMIC and departmental policies and procedures. 9.

Insures adherence to all code, rules, policies, and procedures by staff; takes proper action when not followed. 10. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, and streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.

11. Prepares for/conducts fire prevention inspections for a variety of commercial and residential structures and provides public education programs and events. 12.

May be assigned primary responsibility over one of the following areas: EMS operations for SRPMIC, and is primarily responsible for EMS classroom training activities (BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, CPR, etc.). Ensures the EMS services reflect the most current technology and service delivery methods. Acts as a liaison between SRFD and outside agencies regarding EMS activities, procedures and policies

Assist with preparation and administration of the EMS annual budget, preparing cost estimates and forecasting for equipment and needs. Training programs for the department, to include the primary responsibility for ensuring fire department personnel are proficiently trained to perform their assigned tasks, meet the minimum national and state standards of training and to make sure all personnel are current for certifications necessary to perform their functions. Plans, organizes, instructs, and directs the department's training activities for fire department personnel.

Attends and participates with other agency, committees and professional groups meetings. Performs training and evaluations of line personnel and performs research and implements training programs. Public Education Coordinator under the direction of the Fire Marshall performs specialized community outreach and fire safety duties relating to Public Education, Community Relations, GIS assistance.

Oversees recruiting for the Salt River Fire Department, including attending community events for youth and senior groups. Assist with PIO activities. Contributes substantially in the development and implementation of the Fire Prevention Bureau Standard Operating Guidelines, as well as adhering to the Community's Policies and Procedures.

13. Performs other job-related duties that enhance and facilitate departmental operations. Knowledge, Abilities, Skills and Other Characteristics: Knowledge of fire suppression principles, methods, techniques, and practices.

Knowledge of general management principles, including employee supervision and training. Knowledge of the incident command procedures (Blue Card) Knowledge of equipment requirements for effective fire suppression. Knowledge of emergency medical services practices and techniques.

Knowledge of the purpose, current issues, projects, organization, standard operating guidelines, and employee responsibilities of the Fire Department. Knowledge of fire prevention practices and procedures. Skill in directing fire suppression activities at a fire scene.

Skill in preparing and conducting employee training programs. Skill in evaluating staff to determine if fire and emergency medical services meet established standards. Skill in identifying and addressing organizational conditions which may lead to liability of inefficiency.

Skill in listening well, and communicating effectively with employees and members of the public having varying education backgrounds and values. Skill in public speaking and presentations. Skill instructing others, using both technical and non-technical language as appropriate to provide customer service (and/or fire code enforcement explanations) to those for whom the subject matter is unfamiliar and /or difficult to understand.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community administration, and the public. Ability to understand and interpret complex standards, regulations, and guidelines. Ability to respond with tact, composure, and courtesy when dealing with others.

Ability to organize projects and tasks on a daily basis. Minimum Qualifications Education: Associates degree in Fire Science Technology, or approved related field; Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience: Three (3) years of continuous service with the Salt River Fire Department; OR 5 years of continuous service with another career fire department as a Captain in good standing.

Must have successfully completed and participated in the Captain Trainee Program (Acting Captain Program). Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered. Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the "Community Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11, "Minors", Article X. "Investigation of Persons Working With Children. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Operator's license.

Certification as an Arizona Fire Fighter 1 and 2 in addition to having a current Emergency Medical Technician or Certified Emergency Paramedic certification. Non-SRFD applicants will be required to meet the internal qualifications to be considered for promotion to operational Captain positions. Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. "SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate. In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission)

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods: 1) attach to application 2) fax (480) 362-5860 3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources. Documentation must be received by position closing date. The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.