This
is skilled, supervisory work directing fire company operations in the
Suppression Division, supervising medic personnel in the Fire Medic
Division, or supervising Arson, Inspection or Training Division activities. Captains may exercise direct command over a
number of Firefighters, Sergeants, Fire Medics, and division Lieutenants in an
assigned company and are responsible for enforcing department rules,
regulations, policies, procedures and common practices to include ensuring the
proper maintenance and safe operation of apparatus and equipment, conduct
training activities and medical operations. The Fire Captain is also
responsible for instructing subordinates in accepted and safe firefighting,
medical, arson investigation, training, and/or inspection methods and
procedures. A Captain receives general supervision from a District Chief or
Assistant Chief.
NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY CERTIFICATION: Must
complete R308 Natural and Man-made Disasters within 24 months after promotion
for all Captain positions.
FIRE CAPTAIN DIVISION REQUIREMENTS:
INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU: Must
have obtained Fire Investigator certification from the Alabama Fire College.
Must enroll and obtain certification by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards
and Training Commission (APOSTC) within 12 months after promotion or transfer;
complete R206 Fire Investigation; Essentials within 12 months; and complete
R0790 Fire Investigation: Case Preparation and Testimony within 24 months after
promotion or transfer.
INSPECTIONS BUREAU: Must have obtained Fire Inspector
certification from the Alabama Fire College within 12 months after promotion or
transfer. Must complete R0671 Managing of Fire Prevention Programs within 24
months after promotion or transfer; complete R390 Fire Inspection
Principles I within 24 months; and complete R391 Fire Inspection Principles II
within 36 months after promotion or transfer.