Fire Captain at City of Yreka – Yreka

Position Summary Under general direction, the Fire Captain supervises firefighting companies in the suppression of fires, providing emergency medical services to the community, and participates in fire prevention and public education activities. This position oversees daily operations of the fire station including managing equipment inventories, ensuring apparatus are cleared for service, providing training to personnel, and related work as required. This position also coordinates the scheduling of personnel, station maintenance activities, and assists with the administration of City policies for the fire department.

Full Classification Description

Fire Captain (see attached)

Advertisement Application Deadline

First Review of Applications May 23, 2025

Pay Rate

Hourly Rate: $25.79 - $31.35 (non-exempt).

Annual Salary Based on a 2,912 Hour Work Year: $75,101.50 to $91,291.20.

Twelve Hour Shifts are assigned the same hourly rate as described above.

Work Schedules

Depending on the needs of the department, work schedules may start out as a twelve (12) hour shift variation until adequate staffing can be obtained to transition to a 48/96 schedule. The 48/96 work scheduled is based on a work year of 2,912 hours.

Additional Compensation Available

7% Holiday-in-lieu Premium

Competitive Health Insurance Plans with City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance

Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave Package

Deferred Compensation Plan with a City Match up to $2,000 Annually

Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy

Employee Assistance Program

CalPERS Safety Retirement

Compensation Resolution for Fire Employees (see attached)

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months from appointment, a valid Class B California Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tanker endorsement. Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate certified by the National Registry. Completion of a State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 and 2 Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Equivalent to the completion of a BS or BA degree in fire administration, or a related field. Completion of California State Board of Fire Services Fire Officer Series.

Examination Procedure

Oral board exam

Criminal History and Background Check: Applicants will be fingerprinted for the purpose of a search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record

Medical exam screening

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Exempt : No Type : FT Employee Department : Fire Location : 4