FIRE CAPTAIN
New Jersey treats Fire Captain as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The minimum is a high school diploma and 1 year of relevant experience.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Fire Captain is used at one independent authority, South Jersey Transportation Authority.
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| South Jersey Transportation Authority | 4 |
Where this title is used
Fire Captain is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, has charge of a fire department company intended to assist in the extinguishing of fires; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- Takes the lead in fighting fires and exercises considerable independent judgment in deciding the best way to extinguish a fire.
- Takes command at fires until the arrival of superior officers.
- Directs the work of firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Preserves order and discipline among subordinates.
- Gives assignments and instructions, and provides staff with needed advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise.
- Checks the work of subordinates to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable standards of workmanship, conduct, and output are maintained, and that desired objectives are achieved.
- Makes daily inspections of the company and its equipment.
- Supervises the cleaning and maintenance of the building, rooms, and equipment.
- Manages work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
- Assigns firefighters to inspect schools, theaters, offices, and other buildings to ensure that proper fire precautionary measures are maintained at public gatherings.
- Prepares reports of fires, equipment, and personnel.
- Keeps essential records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from high school, vocational high school, or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate.
Experience
One (1) year of supervisory fire experience involving the extinguishing of fires.
CERTIFICATION
In accordance with NJAC 5:73-1.6(b), c & (d), effective February 17, 2000, applicants for this position must possess a valid Incident Management Level 1 certification issued by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety, Department of Community Affairs.
<b>AGE:</b>
Not less than 18 nor more than 35 years of age at the announced closing date for filing applications for the position. In determining maximum age eligibility of veterans, the time spent in active military service during periods specified in Department of Personnel Law and Rules will be deducted from the attained age.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of laws and ordinances which are significant from the fire point of view.
- Knowledge of methods likely to be effective in fighting various types of fires.
- Knowledge of varied kinds of firefighting equipment and apparatus.
- Knowledge of the location of schools, large buildings, streets, and fire alarm boxes in the municipality.
- Knowledge of types of fire alarm communications that are useful and feasible in the fire department.
- Knowledge of procedures likely to be effective in enlisting the support of citizens and others in taking fire precautionary measures.
- Ability to analyze and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures and apply them to specific situations and cases.
- Ability to organize the work of an assigned company so as to make the best available use of personnel, funds, and equipment.
- Ability to give assignments to firefighters.
- Ability to provide periodic training programs.
- Ability to take a leading part in establishing and maintaining cooperative and helpful relationships with citizens and others.
- Ability to supervise the cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair of the building, rooms, trucks, and equipment.
- Ability to take immediate and correct action when a fire alarm is sounded, and to direct firefighters at a fire.
- Ability to remain cool and decisive in emergency situations.
- Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Age requirement does not apply in those jurisdictions whose members are not enrolled in the police and fire pensions systems.
When applicants have reached their 35th birthday, they are considered to be over 35 years old. Age limits are based on the announced closing date for filing applications.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
After certification from civil service lists, appointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and psychiatric examination to be administered by the appointing authority.
Any psychological, medical, or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the duties of the position, cause the appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection.