Fire Captain at City of Black Hawk in Black Hawk, CO

POSITION: FIRE CAPTAIN

DEPARTMENT: FIRE

REQUISITION: 1191

STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME; NON-EXEMPT;

12-MONTH INTRODUCTORY PERIOD

SALARY RANGE: $149,493 - $168,354 ANNUAL (PAID HOURLY)

WORK SCHEDULE: 48/96 SHIFT SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026

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SUMMARY: The Fire Captain performs administrative and managerial duties for the Fire Department, assists the Fire Chief in the execution of their duties, and may assume the role of Fire Chief in their absence. Manages and supervises Lieutenants and Firefighters on their shift by developing and coordinating their activities. Conducts annual fire inspections with their shift. Reviews alarm and activity reports to assist the Fire Chief in determining causes and identifying preventative strategies. Identifies training needs and educational activities to maintain and improve professional skills of members assigned to their shift. Reads and studies trade journals and other related data to keep abreast of the latest in firefighting methods and trends. Coordinates training and education and assists the Lieutenant in training all members of their shift. The position requires a high degree of independent judgment, initiative, and understanding that must be exercised in interpreting and formulating orders, rules, and regulations, and standard operating guidelines for the orderly operation of the Fire Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Fire Captain is assigned to a 48/96 shift schedule and, when not on an alarm, is engaged in station work, which consists of preventative maintenance on all Fire Department vehicles, cleaning and maintaining the station and the surrounding grounds, physical fitness, and job- related training as assigned. The Fire Captain spends a minimum of two hours each shift studying fire- and/or medical-related topics and two hours of physical fitness.

REQUIREMENTS: Education and experience: The Fire Captain shall be experienced in firefighting and EMS techniques. Additional education and training in the fire science and management science fields is highly desirable.

• At the time of application, must have an Associate’s Degree or 60 documented credit hours in fire science or a closely related field.

• Must have a general knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Department.

• At the time of application, must meet the time in rank requirement of a minimum of two years as a Fire Lieutenant with the City of Black Hawk Fire Department or a comparable career fire department.

• Must be approved to function as an Acting Shift Commander at the time of promotion

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Required at time of application:

• Must possess a Colorado Driver’s License with a good driving record.

• Must have and maintain at a minimum a State of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certification as an EMT-B.

• Must have and maintain an American Heart Association Professional Rescuer CPR certification.

• Must have and maintain at a minimum a Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Fire Officer II certification.

• Must have and maintain at a minimum a Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Fire Instructor I certification.

• Must have and maintain at a minimum a Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Fire Inspector II certification.

• Must have and maintain at a minimum a Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Hazardous Materials Operations certification.

• Must have and maintain at a minimum a Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Driver Operator certification.

• Must have completed NWCG S-130, S-190, L-180 classes and successfully complete an approved annual wildfire refresher class (RT-130)

• Must have ICS-400 certification.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for the position, please log in to ADP and visit the career center (Myself >Career Center). Please read the full job description. All online applications must have a resume attached to be considered. The City of Black Hawk conducts pre-employment physical exams, drug testing, and background investigations as a condition of employment.

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