Fire Captain

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fire Captain to join our team at Rose International. As a Fire Captain, you will be responsible for supervising firefighting companies, responding to emergency situations, and providing leadership and guidance to our team members.

• Supervise firefighting companies and respond to emergency situations
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members
• Conduct fire prevention inspections and educate management and associates on fire prevention
• Participate in budget preparation and monitor expenditures
• Operate emergency response vehicles and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Firefighter I Certification Required
• Emergency Medical Technician Certification Required
• Hazardous Material Technician Certification Required
• Firefighter II Certification Preferred
• Advance EMT/Paramedic Certification Preferred
• Fire Safety Inspector Preferred – Will provide training
• Other Certification: Confined Space, Rope Rescue Technician, Industrial Fire/EMS Experience

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Some work is performed in an office environment; but responds to emergencies and is subject to potential personal danger. Engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity and under emotional stress during emergency situations. Participate in physical fitness programs and comply with L-H Battery Co. fit-for-duty policy requirements. Demonstrate physical endurance, agility, strength and stamina under emergency situations. At times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 90 pounds). Perform duties requiring frequent pulling of 50 pounds or more, such as removing hose from apparatus, pulling ceilings, starting power equipment and opening doors on the apparatus. At times, perform rescue duties requiring searching, finding and rescue-dragging or carrying victims that can weigh over 200 pounds to safety. Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to perform emergency medical services or perform duties on the fire ground. Lift arms above shoulder level to cut vent holes with an ax or to force entry into automobiles using specialized tools. Operate all types of portable fire extinguishers, power tools, hand tools and related equipment, such as smoke ejectors, forcible entry tools, pike poles and axes. Operate a variety of medical equipment, including suction units, pulse oximeters, laryngoscopes, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, oxygen administration equipment and glucose monitors. Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, explosives, firearms, water hazards, violence, disease, and pathogenic substances. Operates radios, audio-visual equipment, printer, mechanical tools, hand tools, thermal imaging camera, forcible entry tools, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. Operate a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement. Use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) which requires the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workloads while performing tasks in environments that may be immediately dangerous to life. This includes working in extremely hot or cold environments and withstanding exposure to toxic fumes and other hazards for prolonged time periods.