FIRE CAPTAIN

FIRE CAPTAIN Print ( Apply ufeff FIRE CAPTAIN Salary $130,722.67 Annually Location Ohio 45202, OH Job Type Full-time Classified Job Number 26-99359 Department Fire Opening Date 01/23/2026 Closing Date 2/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions General Statement of Duties Under general supervision, this employee normally commands a fire company, attends fires, and leads the unit in saving lives and property and in extinguishing fires. Performs other related duties as may be required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This class is distinguished from the fire lieutenant in that the fire captain commands all three units of the company and is responsible for the actions and discipline of all members of the company; and from the District Chief in that the District Chief is responsible for all the buildings, apparatus, equipment and manpower of the district or bureau on his/her assigned tour of duty. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) (Illustrative only. Any one position in this classification may not require all of the KSAs listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which most be possessed.) Knowledge of: division rules, regulations, procedures, including the union contract and grievance procedure, g general orders and memoranda, personnel policies, and how to complete required forms and reports. modern firefighting principles, practices, and methods including ladder and hose placement, ventilation, salvage procedure, manpower requirements, and high-rise firefighting techniques. apparatus, tools and equipment including their capabilities, safety features, and how to efficiently operate them. locate fire prevention and building codes including egress requirements, hazardous material storage and handling requirements, and required water supplies. the nature and effect of various flammable and volatile materials, types of equipment and extinguishing agents needed to contain them, and symbols and placarding or hazardous materials. how to investigate causes of fires. emergency medical assistance and basic life support methods and procedures. supervision principles, including delegation principles, performing evaluation standards, and training techniques. safety policies and procedures, e.g.; Employee Safety Instruction Manual and applicable agency requirements. Ability to: lead subordinates and give orders effectively especially under emergency conditions. analyze situations quickly and correctly to adopt effective and reasonable courses of action. put into practice technical firefighting principles and techniques. rescue and render emergency medical assistance to fire and emergency victims. coordinate firefighting operations with other agencies. determine hazards to firefighters and direct operations accordingly. enforce company and division rules and regulations maintain discipline fairly and properly. recognize strengths and weaknesses of subordinate personnel. maintain discipline fairly and properly. impart knowledge to subordinate personnel. evaluate performance for rating and training purposes. counsel subordinates with their problems. evaluate grievances properly and fairly. interpret rules, regulations, and procedures. maintain proper records. write reports. plan and schedule. operate fire apparatus. Required Education and Experience Each applicant must have a minimum of one (1) year in grade as a Fire Lieutenant within the City of Cincinnati Fire Department. Exam Components & Weights: Minimum Passing Scores: Candidates must meet a minimum passing score on the Written Multiple Choice Exam to continue to the Assessment Center. Candidates must also meet a minimum passing score on the overall exam process. The passing score will be determined after testing by the Civil Service Examiner together with the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission. Determination of the passing score will be based on the job analysis, analysis of examination results, consultation with subject matter experts, or other professional methods. Candidates with passing scores at the end of the examination process will receive seniority points. Required Service Rating: No employee who has received below

Created: 2026-01-26