Company Captain Emergency Services Department

Under general supervision performing skilled and technical work directing fire and rescue operations for the County on an assigned shift. Work also involves assisting Commander in all emergency medical service-related activities for advanced life support and basic life support personnel in the Emergency Services Department for all substations. Assists supervision of department employees which involves such duties as instructing, assigning and reviewing work; maintaining standards, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, recommending promotions, and discipline. Employee is responsible for coordinating response to all fire and rescue calls, and ensuring the implementation of the incident command system at the scene. Employee is responsible for performing in accordance with established emergency response procedures and techniques. Employee is exposed to the normal hazards of emergency medical, fire, and rescue work,; including risk of exposure to hazardous materials/situations, infectious diseases, and blood-borne pathogens. Reports to the shift Commander. “Click here for more information”