Fire Captain

Fire Captain Job Description (PDF)

The West Fargo Fire Department is accepting applications for a Fire Captain to begin January 1, 2019. This position will perform emergency service and administrative work with responsibility for a range of administrative and technical activities and related work as required. This individual is responsible for properly interpreting and applying applicable policies and procedures to the functions of the fire department. The Captain also supervises assigned group firefighters, both career and volunteer.

Five years of fire department experience is required. The following certifications are also required:

• An approved state or national accredited Firefighter I and II certification that conforms to NFPA 1001 (2008 or 2013 standards)
• An approved state or national accredited Fire Instructor I certification that conforms to NFPA 1041 (2007 or 2012 Standards).
• An approved local, state, or national accredited Fire Officer I qualification or certification which conforms to NFPA 1041 (2007 or 2012 Standards).
• Completion of an ICS 300 course, approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Annual starting salary is $54,205.

For consideration, please complete an application online at https://lf.westfargond.gov/Forms/ieS3V no later than August 17, 2018.

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