Fire Captain

General Statement of Duties of the Fire Captain: Performs difficult public safety, fire prevention, and supervisory responsibilities in the fire station on an assigned shift.

Class and Condition Details:

Classification:
Full-time, non-exempt position
Pay Range: $76,895.00 – $96,118.00
Regularly works (10) 24hr shifts in a 30-day period, assigned shift [A, B, C], and available to be present at structure fires.

Benefits include Town paid health insurance for employees, retirement benefits through the Local Government Employees Retirement System, up to 6% match for 401(k) contributions, paid leave (sick, holiday, annual vacation leave), paid training, and more.

Conditions:

The Fire Captain is subject to the hazards associated with firefighting incident response work including working in inside and outside environments, working at heights, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, electrical current, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation and oils.  Captains are also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens may be required to wear a respirator and may be required to work in close quarters.

Work is performed under general supervision of Battalion Chief and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of incident response.

The Fire Captain role participates in operations including performing difficult public safety, fire prevention, and supervisory responsibilities in the fire station on an assigned shift. This role leads the shift in emergency response including immediate supervision in fire attack inside structures, in emergency medical response, and in the daily cleaning and maintenance activities including apparatus and equipment maintenance, station and grounds maintenance, and related activities.

Other duties include supervising and participating in the preparation of fire reports; and various projects for the department requiring coordination of paid and volunteer staff.  Work requires that this role to stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire, hazardous materials, and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training.

Judgment and ability to make effective decisions under pressure are required, particularly in directing staff in incident response.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports for tour of duty on-time; oversees safety and accountability of all personnel assigned for duration of the tour.
• Provides first line supervision in the emergency response and station activities on an assigned shift; supervises and participates in the daily activities of equipment, apparatus and station maintenance activities.
• Leads and participates in incidence response operations as required or until arrival of the incident commander; leads in response to structural, vehicle, or brush fires; emergency medical services; hazardous materials response/mitigation; technical rescue including vehicle/machinery rescue, confined space rescue, trench structural collapse rescue, high/low angle rope rescue and surface water rescue and forest fire response.
• Prepares detailed reports of incidents and responses; prepares and maintains records of pre-incident plans; may participate in fire prevention inspections and related record-keeping.
• Coordinates various projects requiring organization of staff such as training, equipment maintenance, safety, hose testing, pumper testing, hydrant maintenance, etc.
• Participates in providing fire and life safety educational programs, tours, and information to the public.
• Participates in planning, coordinating and conducting staff training; conducts performance coaching and evaluation.
• Leads and participates in physical fitness training.
• Special projects or assignments.

Additional Job Duties

• Available for call back to maintain staffing levels or response to significant incidents or emergencies.
• Available for assignment to fill any shift position.
• Performs in any role assigned within the Incident Command framework required by the incident and established by the Incident Commander.
• Aware of and performs duties of a Battalion Chief in their absence.
• Attending meetings required of the position.
• May be assigned operational budget and perform required oversight and management.

Other duties performed as required.

Qualifications:

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of modern methods of fire suppression, incidence response, and the use and maintenance of related apparatus and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge consistent with required emergency medical certification level and local EMS protocols.
• Thorough knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and history.
• Thorough knowledge of the physical layout of roads, geography, topography, and water systems within the North Buncombe Fire District and Town of Weaverville.
• Working knowledge of the physical layout of roads and water systems in neighboring mutual aid districts.
• Working knowledge of the capabilities of mutual aid resources and their availability.
• Considerable knowledge of required technical rescue methods.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to fire service and management.
• Working knowledge of modern supervisory principles of motivation, leadership, communications, conflict resolution, and performance development.
• Working knowledge of Town personnel and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively plan, prepare, and conduct in-service training on firefighting, rescue, incident response, and equipment operations for public safety personnel.
• Ability to provide coaching, technical advice, and training of employees.
• Ability provide leadership and inspire calm control while supervising emergency incident scenes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing with individuals and groups in and outside of the department.
• Ability to obtain and disseminate information from administration to subordinates.
• Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.

Physical Requirements Weaverville Fire Department Physical Agility Test

• Must be able to perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, handling, manipulating, touching, feeling, grasping, placing, detecting, positioning, talking, hearing, smelling, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess visual acuity (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus) to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement in structures, to operate heavy fire apparatus in any emergency situation, to distinguish people and objects at emergency scenes, and to prepare records and reports.

Education and Experience

• REQUIRED: Minimum of 3 years full time as a career firefighter or equivalent experience
• REQUIRED: IFSAC/Proboard Firefighter II
• PREFERRED but Required Within 1 Year of Employment: National Registered/ NC State Emergency Medical Technician certification
• REQUIRED: NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
• REQUIRED: Possession of valid driver’s license
• PREFERRED: 5 years full time as a career firefighter
• PREFERRED: 60 college credit hours (AAS degree or equivalent towards bachelor’s degree)
• PREFERRED: Possession of a valid NC Class B driver’s license or other state equivalent.
• PREFERRED: IFSAC/Proboard Instructor I
• PREFERRED: IFSAC/Proboard Fire Officer I
• PREFERRED: Fire Officer II or ability to obtain within 1 year class availability dependent
• PREFERRED: IFSAC/Proboard Driver Operator/Pumps
• PREFERRED: NIMS ICS 300 & 400 or ability to obtain within 1 year class availability dependent
• Other certifications as required by the Town.

Application Process:

Position open until filled. 1st review of applications deadline June 25, 2026

The Town of Weaverville is an equal opportunity employer that values an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religious beliefs, non-disqualifying disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply, fill out and submit the online application together with a cover letter and resume through the Town’s website at: Employment-Application-Fillable

Questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@weavervillenc.org or 828-484-7003.