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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.
• 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

Minimum Required NWCG and FEMA Courses:

• L - 180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S – 130 Wildland Firefighting
• S - 230 Crew Boss
• S - 231 Engine Boss
• S - 190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
• S – 290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• IS - 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS – 200 Basic Incident Command System
• IS - 700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS – 800 Introduction to the National Response Framework
• Q0426 Introduction to Fire and EMS Supervision and Management

Minimum Capstone Certification (within 60 days of hire):

• Capstone – Insurance Captain Position Task Book (PTB)