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EMS/FF Captain - Internal Advancement Opportunity in Rustburg, Virginia at Campbell County

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Campbell County
Rustburg, Virginia, 24588, United States
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Job Description

EMS / Firefighter Captain

Makes a daily difference in the Campbell County organization and locality through: hard work, open and honest communication, ongoing improvement and accountability.

Performs with excellence, the following tasks, including but not limited to:

  • Developing, implementing and coordinating fire or emergency medical service training programs and services; prepares and maintains records and files;
  • Coordinates development and implementation of equipment, personnel and training standards for County Emergency Services personnel;
  • Oversee contract instructors for Fire or EMS;
  • Performs data collection and system effectiveness analysis related to Fire or EMS training;
  • Establishes and maintains a training library and resource pool of training aids, and other related materials;
  • Designs and implement a monthly continuing education program for uniformed personnel within the department;
  • Oversee a QA/QI program ensuring adequate service delivery; review results monthly with Deputy Director - EMS; recommends corrective actions.
  • Manages the release of new personnel in accordance with local protocols.
  • Assists volunteer agencies in implementing in house training programs;
  • Supports the volunteer fire and rescue service in all aspects of service delivery.
  • Plans and coordinates volunteer recruitment and retention programs.
  • Coordinate background checks and application processing for volunteer fire and rescue applicants.
  • Conduct system wide volunteer orientation program.
  • Maintain central training calendar.
  • Provides training to career and volunteer providers, as needed.
  • Participates in public relations, educational, recruitment and retention programs as directed by the Deputy Director – EMS.
  • Fills in for the Deputy Director – EMS as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of two years of college or graduation from a business college plus additional college level coursework in related programs.
  • Four years of full time, active emergency medical services experience.
  • Must have demonstrated supervisory experience in an EMS, fire or combination EMS/Fire agency with the ability to lead personnel, manage daily operations and effectively communicate with staff.
  • Current Virginia Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certification;
  • Current certification in ACLS, PALS, EVOC, and CPR
  • Certification in BTLS and / or PHTLS
  • Certification in Vehicle Extrication
  • Certification as Firefighter 2
  • Mass Casualty Incident Management training
  • Requires completion and current certification in NIMS IS-700, IS100, IS200 and IS300.
  • Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and insurable under the County’s policy.
  • Desirable:
  • EMT Instructor
  • ALS Coordinator
  • Current ACLS and/or PALS Instructor
  • Associates Degree in Related Field

Core Competencies:

  • Ability to carry out oral and written instructions;
  • Good decision making skills;
  • Dependability as measured by attendance and punctuality;
  • Ability to work closely and harmoniously with others, especially the volunteers of Campbell County.
  • Employee will have to successfully complete a pre-employment physical, illicit drug screening and criminal background check.

Job Location

Rustburg, Virginia, 24588, United States

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