Fire Captain: Slater-Marietta

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Contact: Zachary Crutchfield
Phone: 864-836-3143 ext700
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The Slater-Marietta Fire District is accepting applications for fire captain. Its next shift leader will be expected to build upon a solid operational foundation while focusing on professionalism and innovation. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Slater-Marietta Fire District’s four fire stations service an area encompassing 50 square-miles. The district lies thirty minutes from Ashville NC, twenty minutes from Greenville SC, and ten minutes from Travelers Rest SC. The district consists of rural, residential and commercial properties. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year Benefits: Full family health insurance coverage Paid time off SC PORS Retirement Shift: 48/96 Job description: Commands firefighting, lifesaving and fire prevention operations in an assigned district; sets up command post at fire or accident scenes; may set up or assume multiple command posts at a single incident; and supervises overhaul and salvage operations. Supervises the daily operation and functions during shift operations; oversees workload and schedules of assigned full-time, part-time and temporary employees as well as volunteers. Assists with the evaluation and preparation of work schedules; ensures any legal requirements are met. Supervises assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending and approving employee discipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate. Reviews the work of assigned staff for completeness and accuracy; offers training, advice and assistance as needed. Instructs company officers in all aspects of their work; enforces departmental regulations; and makes regular inspections of company personnel, quarters, equipment and records. Periodically reviews and evaluates state and federal laws/requirement; ensures departmental compliance; and implements changes. Implements policies; assists with the review of current operations to modify procedures, standards and quality to control. Responsible for call response; responds to emergencies, inquiries and complaints from citizens, advocacy groups, government entities, media, etc. May inform general public of crisis conditions, emergency response, life and death situations, on scene updates, etc. through press releases; performs interviews with television, radio and print media in the absence of the Battalion Chief, Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief. Attends civic functions, sometimes after hours, representing the department on behalf of the department. Receives reviews; prepares and submits various records and reports including invoices, purchase orders, training material, memos, etc. Oversees training operations for companies, individuals and recruits as the Evaluation Officer. May participate in annual training sessions such as confined space and high-angle rescue; reviews and reports on drills. Supervises the receiving and transmitting of fire alarms as well as other emergency messages; and the dispatching of fire equipment and personnel. Plans, coordinates and conducts test and trial emergencies to prepare staff and volunteers in crisis conditions; develops appropriate training schedules. Ensures appropriate certifications and paperwork are processed for staff and works effectively and efficiently; meets necessary staffing requirements, guidelines, expectations and goals of the department and state. Advises citizen emergency response team; interacts with federal and outside agencies. Performs semi-annual/annual assessments of assigned shift personnel and volunteers; determines change needed; and assists with developing plans for implementation. Performs other related job duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High School/ GED Requires at least three (3) years of related work experience including supervisory experience. One (1) year full time experience preferred Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid state Class E driver’s license. International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Firefighter Officer I or equivalent (preferred); IFSAC Fire Instructor I or equivalent; IFSAC Firefighter II or equivalent; South Carolina Fire Academy (SCFA) Pump Operator I or equivalent; SCFA Auto Extrication or equivalent; Hazardous Materials Operations Level; National Incident Management System (NIMS-ICS) Incident Command training or equivalent including Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, and 400 as well as IS 700 and 800; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) First Aid or EMR; NREMT-B Preferred.