Fire captain competencies

This post included compentencies required such as knowledge, skills, abilities for Fire captain position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. Principles, practices and procedures of modern firefighting.
2. Rules, regulations and operational procedures of the Fire Department in modern firefighting activities.
3. Principles and practices of supervision and training.
4. Local geography, including the location of water mains and hydrants and the major fire hazards of the City.
5. Progressive discipline model and Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act.
6. Modern office practices, procedures, methods and commuter equipment.
7. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
8. Instruct and lead fire training sessions and courses.
9. Operate apparatus and equipment used in modern firefighting activities.
10. Conduct preliminary fact-finding inspections and investigations, including evidence gathering.
11. Prepare and recommend assigned budget.
12. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
13. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
14. Perform heavy lifting and physical maneuvering.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills