Fire Captain
City Of Gary
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
- Directed work of Number firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Collaborated with local schools to implement fire safety education programs, empowering students with life-saving knowledge.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Delivered timely incident reports to senior leadership, providing accurate data for budgetary decisions and policy development purposes.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
