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Diamond Springs–El Dorado Fire Protection District

Is testing qualified Internal and External candidates for

Fire Captain/EMT: $78,507 to $101,154 Annual

Fire Captain/Paramedic: $82,434 - $106,210 Annual

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fire Captain is the first level supervisor. He/she reports to a chief officer designated by the Fire

Chief. The Fire Captain may be assigned to a suppression company on shift or assigned to an

administrative position on a forty (40) hour work week. Under direction, he/she is responsible for the

supervision of assigned resources and personnel, and activities occurring on district property. The Fire

Captain is responsible to support and enforce district policies, procedures, rules and regulations. He/she

acts as Incident Commander at emergency incidents until relieved by a higher ranking officer. The Fire

Captain performs related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs and supervises assigned personnel

Ensures compliance with district policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Takes corrective

action when compliance is not attained

Responds to fire and emergency incidents, ascertains the immediate situation, takes appropriate

action, and remains in command of resources until relieved by a higher ranking officer

Prepares incident reports and other reports as required

Plans, coordinates and supervises the fire prevention and inspection activities for assigned

personnel

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Schedules and conducts training sessions for career and volunteer personnel

Schedules and assigns overtime coverage in compliance with policy for vacancies due to

vacation, sick leave or other causes

Supervises maintenance of district property and grounds

Assumes responsibility for assigned collateral duties

Serves as a chief officer when assigned

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Modern fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical care principles, practices, techniques

and procedures

The Incident Command System as adopted by FIRESCOPE

Modern personnel supervision and management principles and techniques

Laws related to fire protection, fire prevention and the delivery of emergency medical service

Characteristics of a wide variety of flammable and hazardous materials

Ability To:

Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, representatives of

other agencies and the public

Prepare and maintain important records and reports

Instruct effectively, maintain discipline, stimulate interest and command respect of officers and

subordinate personnel

Make effective use of personnel, equipment and apparatus in emergency and routine situations

Drive and operate district vehicles and equipment

Education and Certifications:

California State Fire Marshal Fire Officer

Rescue Systems 1

ICS Strike Team Leader

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certifications:

Maintain Emergency Medical Technician 1 certification for the duration of employment.

Maintain CPR-C certification or equivalent for the duration of employment.

Maintain a valid California Commercial Class B or Firefighter Class B Driver License with

Tank, Hazardous Materials and Air Brake endorsements for the duration of employment.

The employee shall maintain a valid Department of Motor Vehicle qualified medical exam.

Completion of four California State Fire Marshal Fire Officer certification courses. The CSFM

Fire Officers certification will be required prior to appointment.

Satisfactorily complete all individual performance standards and Standard Company Evolution’s

required of suppression personnel for the duration of employment.

Graduation from High School or equivalent.

Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational.

Experience:

Five years recent experience as a fulltime career firefighter

OTHER BENEFITS

Vacation accrual up to 11.2 hours per

pay period

Illness leave accrual 10.3 hours per pay

period

Deferred Compensation (5% match

annual gross)

Cal PERS Safety Retirement: 3% @55

for active members of Cal PERS and

2.7% @ 57 for applicants who are not

active members of Cal PERS

Health Savings Benefit: Dental, Vision,

Hearing up to $2,400 per year

Holiday Pay: 144 hours per year

Uniform Allowance: $525 per year

Cal PERS Medical up to

$1950.70/Month = $23,408.40/year

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How to Apply:

Submit Cover Letter, Resume and copies of all Certificates of required minimum

qualifications by 5:00 p.m. December 5th

, 2014 to:

Captain Selection Committee - C/O Katrina Daniels

Diamond Springs – El Dorado Fire Protection District

501 Main Street

Diamond Springs, CA 95619

(530) 626-3190

www.diamondfire.org

The written examination is scheduled for February 3rd

, 2015 at

Diamond Springs–El Dorado Fire Protection District

Station 49

501 Main Street, Diamond Springs, CA 95619

ASSESSMENT CENTER

Successful candidates who pass the written exam will continue through the remainder of the process,

which will be held, tentatively, the first week of March 2015. Exact date(s) TBD.

Scores earned through the testing process will be used to establish a promotional list. Final appointments

will be based on a Chief’s Interview.

The written exam is developed by CPS Human Resources Services. Reference materials include:

Essentials of Fire Fighting, 5th Edition. International Fire Service Training Association, 2008

Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 7th Edition. International Fire Service Training

Association, 2009

Incident Command System Model Procedure Guide, 1st Edition. Fire Protection Publications,

2008

Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 4th Edition. International Fire Service Training

Association, 2007.

Wildland Fire Fighting for Structural Firefighters, 4th

Edition. International Fire Service

Training Association, 2003.