Shift Captain – Fire Services

• Manages and attends emergency calls, training sessions and maintenance of apparatus and fire equipment, following all established policies, administrative directives and standard operating guidelines (SOGs).

• Assumes command when necessary.
• Maintains the safety of firefighters at all times.
• Maintains knowledge of current strategic and tactical methods of dealing with firefighting, rescue and emergency control, including incidents involving dangerous goods.
• Provides consistent mentorship, guidance and leadership to all fire personnel.

• Supports assistant deputy fire chief with conducting annual performance reviews and providing ongoing feedback and mentorship to firefighters on shift.
• Assists assistant deputy fire chief as required with activity reports, timesheet tracking and approval, policies and regulations and various other administrative responsibilities.

• Helps maintain records management of emergency events and fire personnel at the station by providing verification that all reports are complete within an acceptable time frame.
• Monitors the condition of the fire station and reports any issues to the assistant deputy fire chief.
• Liaises with assistant deputy fire chief and other departments as necessary.
• Escalates matters to assistant deputy fire chief.
• Performs duties as a County fire guardian.
• Adheres to Leduc County's policies, administrative directives and Fire Services' Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG).
• Accountable for the work groups' compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
• Performs related duties as required.

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by:

• Certification in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001-Level I and II.
• Certification to NFPA 1002 Operator, pump, and aerial (or equivalent).
• 1021 Fire Officer Level I.
• 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I.
• Incident Command System (ICS100 and ICS200).
• Minimum First Medical Responder (FMR) medical certificate.
• A class 3 driver's license with Q (airbrakes) endorsement.
• Excellent interpersonal, public relations and presentation skills.
• Three years of experience in a supervisory role within the fire service.
• A working understanding and demonstration of the ability to work with full-time and paid on-call firefighters.
• Competency in data entry using various software including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Rural Municipalities of Alberta