Description
*** Promotional opportunity for current City of Loma Linda employees only ***
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, manages, coordinates and directs their particular company’s activities which may include fire prevention, pre-fire planning, fire control, rescue, emergency apparatus and equipment maintenance, Fire Division facility maintenance and supply, training, and record keeping activity; presents public information and education programs; directs code enforcement activity; performs such other duties as may be assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Fire Captain classification is filled by career public safety personnel in command of fire suppression, fire prevention, or training activity. The Fire Captain is in charge of one of three companies of fire suppression personnel, also carries the functional title of Shift Commander. Depending upon assignment, incumbents may assume responsibilities as Acting Fire Marshal or Acting Operations Officer.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- May respond to alarms and supervise emergency activities as incident commander under ICS until relieved by a superior officer; may operate fire apparatus.
- Manages and directs company operations and activities including fire control, rescue, emergency medical care, company training, fire prevention, fire investigation, pre-fire planning, public education, public relations, maintenance, and supply.
- May perform fire investigations; may issue citations and notices of violation; may testify in court regarding interpretations and field inspections; assists other officers in applying safety regulations.
- Directs fire and City Code enforcement, and related permit processing activity; checks plans on building construction, water systems and fire protection systems.
- Prepares reports pertaining to public safety operations; may estimate fire losses.
- According to established procedures, obtains company supplies and equipment; arranges for scheduled maintenance and major equipment repairs.
- Participates in selection of subordinate staff; reviews and evaluates employee performance; initiates disciplinary action.
- Responds to calls when off duty.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include completion of an A.A. or A.S. curriculum in Fire Science, or equivalent; and four years of progressively responsible experience in fire service, including experience as an Engineer. Fire Officer certification, or substantial progress toward certification is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Considerable knowledge of hazardous processes and chemicals; fire behavior and effects; laws, ordinances, regulations, rules and department policies pertaining to public safety operations; fire fighting size up, hose laying, pumping, ventilation, salvage, and clean-up methods and techniques; methods and techniques of supervision. Ability to perform, and direct others in the performance of fire operations tasks; prepare and present reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; meet the public in situations requiring diplomacy and tact; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; supervise assigned staff.
Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain certification as a Fire Officer in the State of California.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license with the Firefighter endorsement, and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain Emergency Medical Technician certification.
Incumbents must pass a medical examination at time of appointment; and must be eligible for membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System as a safety member.
Incumbents must be citizens of the United States.
Incumbents must refrain from smoking tobacco either on or off duty.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions
Work may expose incumbents to toxic or otherwise irritating substances and/or chemicals; incumbents must be able to perform heavy manual labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Loma Linda Professional Firefighters Local 935
Paydays: Biweekly on Thursdays
Floating Holiday: Two (2) floating holiday per fiscal year.
Paid Leave
Years of Continuous Service Hours Accrued Per Month
1 Month - 5 years 16
6 - 10 21
11 22
12 23
13 24
14 25
15+ 26
Sick Leave: Ten (10) hours for each full calendar month of continuous service.
Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The EAP offers confidential counseling and referral services to support well-being and resilience in work and life to City employees and members of their household.
Life Insurance: The City provides 100% of premiums for employee term life and AD&D
coverage equal to one times the member’s annual salary, up to a maximum of $150,000.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Effective January 1, 2026, the City provides $2,200.00 monthly allotment for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Excess Cafeteria: An employee hired after July 1, 2025 who selects insurance plan(s) which costs less than the City’s maximum monthly contribution may have a portion of the difference placed in a deferred compensation account or receive a taxed cash out. Up to $350 dollars in unused cafeteria benefits can be taken as taxable cash.
Medical - CalPERS
Dental - Choice of Delta Dental HMO or PPO
Vision - VSP
Retirement Plan
California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
Classic Member 3% @ 55
PEPRA 2.7% @ 57
Social Security: No
Medicare: Yes
Disability Insurance: City paid Long Term Disability (LTD) through California Association of Professional Firefighters (CAPF).
Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan: All employees in this unit are eligible to contribute to this voluntary plan.
Tuition Reimbursement: $5,000 per fiscal year.
Special Certification Pay
Article 8, page 7
Cert Pay - LLPFF
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I understand this recruitment is a promotional opportunity only for current City of Loma Linda employees. I am confirming I am currently employed with the City of Loma Linda.
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The Fire Captain position requires any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include completion of an A.A. or A.S. curriculum in Fire Science, or equivalent; and four years of progressively responsible experience in fire service, including experience as an Engineer. Fire Officer certification, or substantial progress toward certification is desirable. How do you meet this requirement?
