FIRE CAPTAIN jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

FIRE CAPTAIN manages a team of firefighters. Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and serviced. Being a FIRE CAPTAIN directs training and conditioning activities. Administers the staff work schedule to ensure adequate coverage. Additionally, FIRE CAPTAIN leads and coordinates responses to fire events, hazardous material incidents, auto accidents, and search and rescue operations. Prepares post-incident reports as required. Leads or coordinates fire safety education and inspection activities. Typically is required to pass periodic physical ability tests. May require registry in NREMT. Typically requires an associate degree in fire science. Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a manager. The FIRE CAPTAIN manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a FIRE CAPTAIN typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Fire Suppression Technician
  • Summit Fire & Security
  • Highland, NY FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:  

    • Use required tools and test equipment such as HAND TOOLS AND CORDLESS DRILLS to SERVICE AND INSTALL fire extinguishers, and pre-engineered KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.  
    • Comprehensive working knowledge of NFPA codes, standards, and systems such as all types of fire extinguishers, and pre-engineered suppression systems.  
    • Troubleshoot and identify defective components of pre-engineered suppression systems.  
    • Repair or replace damaged components of pre-engineered suppression systems as well as fire extinguishers.
    • Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.  
    • Required to be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in a timely manner.  
    • Use the Field Service Lightning PROGRAM to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc.  
    • Complete documentation on work orders.
    • Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures.  Participate in weekly Toolbox talks.  Employee must always know location all related safety documentation on each project.  
    • Ensure company-provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies. 
    • Suppression Technicians will be placed in on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service requests AS NEEDED. 
    • Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of the latest technology, codes, and standards changes.     
    • Other duties may be assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications. 

    Education, Training, Certifications: 

    • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
    • State or any required certification, preferred.

    Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

    • 2 Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within Fire Suppression.
    • 2 years of professional computer skills

    Communication Skills:

    • Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.

     

    Other Qualifications: 

    • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
    • Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol Policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer-specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
    • Must be able to travel 90% of the time.

     

    PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

    Physical Requirements: 

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time.  Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

    Work Environment:

    Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others.    Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

     

    Benefits

    Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

    • Paid Vacation and Holidays
    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance 
    • 401(k) Plan with Company Match 
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
    • Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
    • Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity 
    • Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Referral Program

    Our Core Values

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    • We are PASSIONATE about life safety
    • We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
    • We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
    • We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

     

    We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. 

     

    While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  


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Bell Captain
  • Auberge Resorts
  • Gardiner, NY FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionBlanketed with meadows of native flowers and wild woodlands, Wildflower Farms sways in rhythm with the seasons and the simple pleasures of life lived Upstate. Ensconced by fragrant ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Banquet Captain
  • DoubleTree Poughkeepsie By Hilton
  • Poughkeepsie, NY PART_TIME
  • Duties:- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of banquet events at a hotel or catering venue- Set up banquet rooms according to event specifications, including tables, chairs, linens, and decorations- E...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Event Captain
  • Bonura hospitality
  • Poughkeepsie, NY FULL_TIME
  • The Event Captain is the right hand of the Maitre’ D who is primarily in charge of managing the service staff and assisting the Maître d at the Head Table. The event captain is a working lead server b...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Assistant Fire Chief - Deputy Fire Chief
  • US Veterans Health Administration
  • Wappingers Falls, NY FULL_TIME
  • Duties ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The major duties include but are not limited to: Plans, de...
  • 3 Days Ago

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13F Fire Support Specialist
  • Army National Guard
  • Kingston, NY FULL_TIME
  • Join the Army National Guard as a Fire Support Specialist and become part of an elite field artillery team. You will provide the intelligence needed to support infantry and tank units in combat operat...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Water Taxi Captain
  • Blt Management LLC
  • Stamford, CT
  • Job Description Job Description Building and Land Technology (BLT) is now hiring a Water Taxi Captain for the 2024 seaso...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part Time Associate
  • Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • About us LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confid...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Early Learning Tutor
  • Ampact
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Position Summary: Position Summary Be the difference and put your passion into action join Early Learning Corps! Across ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Contractor for Assembly of Outdoor Structures - Poughkeepsie NY
  • AIT Worldwide Home Delivery
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Overview: Contractor for Assembly of Outdoor Structures Job Type: Contract Settlements: potential to earn 40K-100K+ depe...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Sales Associate, Poughkeepsie Galleria - Full Time
  • Macys
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Please note currently this role may not require an in-person interview and if you are selected for this role you will re...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • Dollar Tree
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Job Description Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set you...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Buffer/Polisher
  • Manpower
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Our client In Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a Machine Operator to join their team. As a Machine Operator, you will be part...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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HVAC Technician
  • JLL
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

Poughkeepsie (/pəˈkɪpsi/ pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, is a city in the state of New York, United States, which is the county seat of Dutchess County. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 32,736. Poughkeepsie is in the Hudson Valley midway between New York City and Albany, and is part of the New York metropolitan area. The name derives from a word in the Wappinger language, roughly U-puku-ipi-sing, meaning "the reed-covered lodge by the little-water place", referring to a spring or stream feeding into the Hudson River south of the present downtown area. Poughkeepsie...
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Income Estimation for FIRE CAPTAIN jobs
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Poughkeepsie, New York area prices
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