Fire Captain
Company: San Pasqual Band Of Diegueno Mission Indians Of Ca
Location: Valley Center
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Position Summary Under general direction of the Fire
Chief or Battalion Chief, oversees all activities of the fire
station ensuring that assigned crew is prepared to respond to
emergency and non-emergency calls. The Fire Captain position is a
Front-Line Supervisor role that provides leadership and management
in the daily operations of an engine company. Principal Duties and
Responsibilities Responsible for the administration and management
of the fire station and supervises activities of the emergency
units assigned. Responsible to suppress all fires in a safe,
skilled, and professional manner. As first-in Company Grade
Officer, Captains are responsible for acting as Incident Commanders
and must establish strategy and tactics for resolving the
situation. Must implement personnel and equipment to accomplish
objectives. Prepare performance reports, incident reports, station
log, training records, and all other monthly reports. Ensure
reports are clear, comprehensive and meet deadlines. Supervision
and evaluation of employee development and training, emergency and
medical care, local geography, residential addressing, including
the location of water sources, hazard areas, and specific response
areas of the department. Performs supervisory and technical work in
fire suppression, emergency rescue, hazardous materials, fire
inspection, and code enforcement. Supervises and conducts
professional training activities and emergency medical services.
Responsible for training subordinates in skills required to combat
emergencies. Create a program of drills for all personnel to
maintain proficiency and continually upgrade own skills and
abilities. Ensures all facilities and grounds are maintained in a
safe, sanitary, and well-kept at all times. Responsible for
inspections for hazard reduction of all Tribal owned buildings and
residents. Establish an information program with staff influence.
Have an aggressive education program. Ensures all automotive and
fire equipment are maintained according to required schedules and
ready to respond to all emergencies. Conducts public relations
activities as needed and assist in elder education. Assume area of
responsibility assigned by the Fire Chief. Attend and participate
in Tribal and Fire Department functions. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Qualifications & Skills REQUIRED EDUCATION /
CERTIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED. CDL (class B with
driving record acceptable to the Fire Department Underwriter). ICS-
100-200-300-400 EMT-IA/DC. CPR. SFM FF-I or IFSAC FF-I. SFM FF-II
or IFSAC FF-II. Driver Operator I-A, I-B. Haz Mat FRO. Haz Mat IC.
CA State Fire Officer Certificate. Blue Card Certified within first
year of hire. Crew Boss and Engine Boss task book initiated within
first year of hire. 20 units towards an AA Degree, to be obtained
within 3years. EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Minimum of 7
years’ experience in the fire service as an Engineer. Paramedic
Experience preferred. Basic fire prevention and suppression
principles, practices, and techniques; safety practices and
precautions pertaining to work; federal, state, and local codes,
rules, regulations related to fire fighting. Operation of apparatus
and equipment. Knowledge of rules, regulations, and operational
procedures of the San Pasqual Reservation Fire Department in modern
firefighting operations. Knowledge of County Emergency Operations
Plan and local response areas. Knowledge of fundamentals of
mathematics, physics, chemistry, electricity, hydraulics, building
construction, automotive mechanics. Knowledge of forest and fire
laws ; types, causes, character, and behavior of fires; fire
protection and prevention methods, and terminology; department's
incident command system, vehicle extrication methods, methods for
responding to hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency
incidents; principles of effective supervision, training and
directing a crew in fire protection, other emergency, and
conservation work; methods, materials, and equipment used in minor
construction and maintenance of fire stations, roads, trails,
bridges, water developments, and similar structures; fundamental
forest improvement and conservation practices and safety practices;
Ability to effectively; locate and determine origin of fire and
cause. Ability to read maps; analyze situations accurately and
adopt an effective course of action; meet and inform the public;
follow oral and written directions; keep records and prepare
reports; administer cardiovascular pulmonary respiration and first
aid. Must be able to perform all aspects of the Firefighter job
duties. Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with
others. Must be able to work in remote areas, out of the county,
and on weekends and holidays, to remain on duty as required.
available for out of county assignments for an extended period.
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Demonstrated good judgment in emergency
situations; willingness to travel to isolated areas away from
population and to work on weekends and holidays; willingness to
remain on duty 24 hours a day as required; emotional stability;
demonstrated leadership ability; high standards of morals and
speech; satisfactory record as a law-abiding citizen. LEADERSHIP As
a front-line supervisor Fire Captains should have the following
leadership skills: Conflict Management, Effective Communication,
Positive Impact, Delegation, Active Listening, Team Management, and
Influence. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical
mobility to sit, stand, walk, crawl, kneel, crouch, squat, lay on
back or stomach, climb and balance, reach at shoulder height and
above, push, pull, twist and rotate for extended periods during
each shift; stamina to run, walk, and stand wearing protective
equipment weighing up to 100 pounds for extended periods of time;
physical agility to walk and run over uneven, wet surfaces, climb
ladders of up to 100 feet in height; push/pull, squat, twist, turn,
bend, stoop, climb and reach overhead; no severe allergic reactions
to dust, pollens, or poison oak; physical strength to lift and
carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally to drag persons weighing
more than 165 pounds, and heavier persons with assistance, while
carrying fifty pounds or more of equipment attached to the body;
physical strength to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis, and
to pull, drag and extend a charged fire hose and 75-pound ladders;
manual dexterity of neck, wrists, waist, hands and fingers
sufficient to manipulate small tools, wear respirators and other
protective equipment, to climb through small confined spaces, use
hand and power tools, handling and grasping equipment and/or
debris, and to administer first aid; hearing and speaking ability
sufficient to converse over the telephone, two-way radio and in
person over high ambient background noise levels; ability to detect
and describe noises in machinery or to hear running water; ability
to see and have good vision; ability to distinguish colors to
recognize flame, smoke, hazardous materials; mental acuity to act
under stress in life threatening situations, and to maintain calm
efficient judgment in serious situations involving quick action or
mental stress. Work in a variety of very hot and cold temperatures,
often outdoors and in a wet environment. The Fire Captain must be
able to respond physically to alarms and/or calls for assistance
and be fully alert and able to move and act quickly from a
standstill or sleep. Must be able to hear and differentiate a
variety of warning devices and alarms, including traffic and
emergency vehicles, traffic signals, gas leaks and/or calls for
assistance. Some emergency situations and repair tasks may require
work to be performed in small, cramped crawl spaces, areas where
vision is limited, and/or extended heights including roof tops and
ladders. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts
management’s right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities for this position at any time.
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