Fire Operations Captain

Job Description

Position: Fire Operations Captain

Location: Liberty, NC 272898

Environment: Manufacturing / Industrial Plant

Pay Rate: $23.25 / hr.

Experience: Current or previous firefighting experience is required

Job Title:

GardaWorld is currently hiring for an experienced Fire Operations Captain in Liberty, NC. GardaWorld's fire protection services leverage vital expertise for the development of commercial and industrial fire safety programs. In addition, our teams of experienced firefighters provide fire protection support for municipalities and industrial clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides direct supervision of the on-site fire crew by providing leadership, training, and mentorship.

• Serve as the incident commander in all emergencies.

• Serve as the liaison between GardaWorld and the client and between the client and local government agencies, i.e., fire marshal, and law enforcement.

• Conducts periodic performance evaluations of the fire crew.

• Providing excellent customer service to our clients, staff, and visitors.

• Provide rapid response to critical incidents calmly and efficiently.

• Observe, survey, and provide written and verbal activity reports to the assigned site.

• Enforce client procedures, regulations, and standards.

• Perform firefighting duties, including advancing hose lines, fire apparatus pump operations, safely operating power tools, climbing ladders up to 100ft, and wearing firefighter protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

• Provide basic first aid, CPR, and AED operation as needed.

• Assists in the inspection and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.

• Assists with maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment.

• Operates radio-telephone equipment and communicates information to Fire Chief.

• Perform all duties while being exposed to the elements.

• Performs other firefighting and related emergency tasks consistent with standards for the position.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements.

• A High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• A minimum of 2 years of verifiable fire crew supervision experience.

• A valid North Carolina class "C" driver's license

• FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training; ICS-300

• Fire Officer I and II certification from North Carolina Office of State Fire Mashall (NC OSFM), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), Pro Board, or National Registry

• Ability to pass an extensive employment prescreening, including a background check, drug screen, medical, physical exam (NFPA 1582), and driving history check.

• Ability to provide documentation of all certification transcripts and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A valid North Carolina class "B" driver's license

• North Carolina Office of EMS (NCOEMS) Medical Responder or E.M.T certification

• FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training; ICS-700, ICS-800

• Previous or current Fire Inspection experience or training

• Previous or current Technical Rescue experience or training

• Previous or current Fire Service Instructor experience

Skills and Characteristics:

• Mechanical aptitude

• Ability to understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.

• Ability to adapt quickly and calmly in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to problem-solve quickly.

• High attention to detail

• Emotional intelligence and awareness

• Creative thinking skills

• Ability to be assertive in emergency situations

• Ability to work in high heat and humidity conditions.

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