Fire Captain, City of Fountain Inn
The Fire Captain is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing daily operations, personnel, and emergency response activities within an assigned shift. Serving as the second in command under the Battalion Chief, the Captain ensures the effective delivery of fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services while maintaining operational readiness and compliance with departmental policies. This role also includes training personnel, managing station operations, and providing leadership to ensure the safety of both firefighters and the community.
Responds as part of a unit/team to emergency scenes, natural disasters or other critical incidents Including, but not limited to, fire suppression, medical emergencies, bomb threats, downed power lines, hazardous materials spills, automotive accidents, building collapses, civil disturbances, explosions, water incidents, aircraft crashes, etc.: responds to instructions from dispatcher; and contacts appropriate related agencies as needed.
Supervises and maintains unit equipment: manages and ensures the routine maintenance of assigned unit's equipment/apparatus according to established standards and industry best practices.
Associate degree in Fire Science or a related field preferred; Five (5) years of progressively responsible firefighting experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or command role; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Certification as a Fire Officer II; National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, and IS-800; Valid South Carolina Class E Driver’s License or equivalent. EMT or Paramedic certification (past or current) preferred.
May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as deemed necessary.
Please visit the City of Fountain Inn's webpage under Human Resources for the link to apply via ADP. https://www.fountaininn.org/221/Human-Resources Full job posting available on ADP.