Job Description

Wildland Fire Captain – Insurance Division

Wildland Fire Captain - Insurance Division, oversees activities including fire prevention and mitigation, pre fire assessment, and fire suppression. A Wildland Fire Captain in the insurance division reports to, and provides assistance to, a Battalion Chief. In the absence of a Battalion Chief, the Fire Captain shall report directly to the Capstone Insurance Division Chief.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Wildland Fire Captain – Insurance Division, manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station, or other site, and the apparatus and personnel assigned.
• Travel is required for this position.
• Conducts wildfire safety checks and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Develop, direct and participate in drills and training programs. Provide information to the public, and participate in public relations events.
• A Wildland Fire Captain may act in the capacity of Battalion Chief as needed.
• Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 - 21 days, and be dispatched to fires in the western United States. Work hours are typically 8 hour days, however hours may vary based on the job and/or customer needs.
• Supervise the safe operation of company vehicles.
• Conduct performance evaluations of assigned crew members as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Valid driver license with good driving record
• Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to locations in the western United States for 14 -21 days.
• Ability to pass a work capacity test conducted during the initial onboarding process
• Proficient in the use of a computer, Ipad, etc., including systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other platforms for routine business use.
• Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and procedures, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.)
• Desired - Advanced first aid and/or EMT

Requirements all Capstone Employees:

Valid Drivers License

Current CPR - give me a call and we can discuss this if you do not have your CPR

Travel for this position is required

Captain position required certification:

FFT2, FFT1 MUST Be Wildland – Structure is not sufficient. Or the following

ICS 100

ICS 200

IS 700

IS 800

S-130 – hands on portion offered during Capstone Academy.

S-190

L-180

S-131 – can be acquired during capstone Academy. Class offered.

S-230/231

Q0426

RT-130

Desired Certs:

Hazmat

Confined Space Tech

EMT

Driver Operator 1A /1B – also accepted are: DOD, IFSAC, ENOP

Weap

*Any Wildland Fire or Rescue Certifications and/or your red card.

*Current year RT-130 if complete - will complete in academy if needed.