| Job Title |
Fire Captain |
| Job Description |
Supervises And Coordinates Activities Of Company Of Fire
Fighters (any Industry) Assigned To Specific Firehouse: Inspects
Station House, Buildings, Grounds, And Facilities, And Examines
Firetrucks And Equipment, Such As Ladders And Hoses, To Ensure
Compliance With Departmental Maintenance Standards. Responds To
Fire Alarms And Determines From Observation Nature And Extent Of
Fire, Condition Of Building, Danger To Adjacent Buildings, And
Source Of Water Supply, And Directs Firefighting Crews
Accordingly. Trains Subordinates In Use Of Equipment And Methods
Of Extinguishing All Types Of Fires. Evaluates Efficiency Of
Personnel. Inspects Commercial Establishments In Assigned
District And Reports Fire Hazards Or Safety Violations To Fire
Inspector (government Ser.). Compiles Report Of Each Fire Call,
Listing Location, Type, Probable Cause, Estimated Damage, And
Disposition. May Respond To Emergency Calls To Render First Aid.
May Recommend Corrective Measures For Fire Hazards Or Safety
Violations To Building Owners. May Conduct Fire Drills For
Occupants Of Buildings. May Supervise And Coordinate Activities
Of Fire Companies Fighting Multiple Alarm Fire Until Relieved By
Superiors. May Write And Submit Proposal For New Equipment Or
Modification Of Existing Equipment To Superiors. May Be
Designated Fire Lieutenant (government Ser.) In Larger
Organizations. May Be Designated According To Specialty As Fire
Captain, Marine (government Ser.); Fire Lieutenant, Marine
(government Ser.).
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