Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Fire Captain
FLSA: Fire Kelly EEO Category: (40) Protect/Svc
Class Code: 13995 Salary Grade: F09
Approved: Last Revised: March 05, 2025

Purpose:
 
Under limited supervision, this position performs advanced firefighting work with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Instructs and participates in firefighting activities as a multi-company commander for assigned area.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Assumes command at emergency situations pending the arrival of a superior officer and assists superior officer in direction/coordination of all operations to control emergency situations.
  2. Designs, evaluates, prepares reports or presentations and assists with implementing fire programs in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.
  3. Prepares articles and statistics for news media, as required.
  4. Interprets and counsels appropriate personnel regarding department policy and procedures.
  5. Carries out work plans to achieve program or section goals.
  6. Provides assistance in budget preparation of supplies, personnel and monitoring of assigned budget.
  7. Assists with pre-fire planning and inspections of hazards.
  8. Prepares and maintains required station logs and other periodic and special activity records.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of fundamental inventory control procedures.
  • Skill in effectively training subordinate personnel.
  • Skill in research, problem solving and making sound decisions in critical situations.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in performing detailed work in an accurate and organized manner.
  • Ability to maintain current required licenses and certifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
    • Six (6) years of service from the date of commission in the Austin Fire Department, including a minimum of two (2) years at the Fire Lieutenant rank.
    • Eligible to promote to Fire Captain with completion of all appropriate Civil Service examinations.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Valid and current Texas Driver License. 
  • Current Firefighter/EMT certifications and credentialing by the Office of the Medical Director.
  • Fire Inspector certification.
  • Fire Officer II certification within one (1) year of promotion.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.