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RESOLUTION NO. 92-25
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR FIRE CAPTAIN
RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the
revised class specifications for Fire Captain, as shown on Exhibit A
attached hereto.
Dated: February 5, 1992
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 92- was passed and adopted
by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held February 5, 1992 by
the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Pennino, Sieglock, Snider
and Pinkerton (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None -
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
92-25
RES9225/TXTA.02J
February 5, 1992
CITY OF LODI
FIRE CAPTAIN
DEFINITION•
Under direction, responsible for the supervision of personnel assigned to a
fire station and assigned fire apparatus; performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This class is the first level supervisor and company commander; directs and
participates in either fire suppression or emergency medical response, fire
prevention and related departmental functions. Incumbents supervise company
staff directly and typically serves as a station commander at single company
stations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Plans, organizes and assigns personnel to duties and responsibilities at a
fire station and on fire apparatus; assists staff with their assigned
duties; supervises the daily maintenance of fire stations and equipment.
Prepares performance appraisals; discusses and coordinates discipline and
other personnel issues with Fire Battalion Chiefs or Fire Administrative
Officers.
Conducts fire inspections of businesses within assigned district.
Assists in the preparation of monthly work schedule; maintains records and
writes reports of station activities on a monthly basis; prepares
emergency reports.
Assumes role of Incident Commander at emergency scenes until relieved by
higher ranking officer.
.Participates in public relations programs and public education program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Rules, policies and procedures governing the Lodi Fire Department.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection,
training, work evaluation and discipline.
Principles, techniques, strategy, materials and equipment used in fire
suppression, investigation and prevention, rescues and related emergency
response.
Principles and practices of providing emergency medical response at the basic
'_ife support level.
Hazardous material and chemical spill response.
Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work.
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jSkill to:
Organize, schedule, assign, and review the work of others.
Analyze emergency response and operations problems, develop sound alternatives,
and make effective decisions under emergency circumstances.
Develop and conduct classroom and practical training courses and programs.
Render emergency medical care at the basic life support level.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
officials and the public.
Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports and other
written materials.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely
provide tha required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical
combination is:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of high school.
College level Fire Science coursework is desirable.
Experience:
Five years of firefighting experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of the appropriate Commercial Driver's License with endorsements, as
mandated by the California Commercial Vehicle Code.
Certification as an Emergency First Responder.
Certification as a State of California Fire Officer.
Certification as a City of Lodi Fire Engineer.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to participate in the Lodi Fire Department Physical Fitness Program.
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