The Captain serves as a line officer responsible for directing fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), rescue operations, and other emergency responses. The Captain acts as a shift supervisor overseeing personnel, ensuring operational readiness of equipment and apparatus, enforcing departmental policies, and supporting the Fire Chief in administrative and operational functions.

Operational Command

• Command emergency incidents when first-arriving officer until relieved by a higher-ranking officer.
• Direct fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and hazardous materials response activities.
• Ensure compliance with Incident Command System (ICS) protocols.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and mutual aid partners.

Personnel Supervision

• Supervise firefighters, paramedics assigned to the shift.
• Conduct daily briefings, assign duties, and ensure staffing readiness.
• Mentor and evaluate personnel performance.
• Address discipline issues in accordance with department and/or PSI policies

Training & Professional Development

• Coordinate and lead training drills and continuing education.
• Ensure personnel maintain professional certifications.
• Support implementation of new protocols, equipment training, and safety procedures.

Administrative Duties

• Prepare incident reports and review documentation for accuracy.
• Assist the Coordinator with scheduling, staffing coverage, and operational planning.

Community & Public Safety

• Support fire prevention initiatives, inspections, and public education programs.
• Represent the department at community meetings or events when assigned.
• Promote community risk reduction initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, NFPA, departmental & PSI safety standards.
• Conduct post-incident critiques and safety reviews.
• Ensure apparatus, equipment, and facilities are maintained and operational.

• High School Diploma or GED (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in Fire Science, EMS, or Public Administration).
• Illinois EMT-B or Paramedic license, and ability to test into Loyola EMS system
• Illinois Firefighter II or BOF certification.
• Minimum 5 fire service experience.
• Prior supervisory experience (Lieutenant or Acting Officer preferred).
• Current/Valid Illinois Driver’s License of proper classification.
• Successful completion of a professional and criminal background check.
• Successfully pass pre-employment testing including a Fit for Duty Physical, Drug Screening, Agility and Lifting Evaluation.

• Competitive Pay - From $80,000 Annually
• Paid Time Off/Sick time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• 24/48-Hour Shifts
• PPO Health & Dental Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Credit Union Membership
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Scheduled Performance Evaluations
• Flexible Benefits Plan (FSA)
• Short & Long Term Off-Duty Disability Insurance
• Aflac Insurance
• Service Award Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Switch Time Privileges
• Selective Tuition Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for State of Illinois EMS Relicensing Fee
• Uniforms Provided
• Retirement Award Program