Freeport - Fire/Rescue Shift Captain

Training for: Public Safety - EMS, Public Safety - Fire

The Town of Freeport is seeking qualified professionals to join our full-time supervisory team at the Freeport Fire/Rescue Department in the positions of Shift Captain. These positions will be responsible for the direct delivery of firefighting and EMS services and will provide shift leadership and supervision under a command structure answering to the Chief Officers of the department. As shift supervisors, candidates are expected to lead an assigned 24-hour shift in the daily activities of equipment readiness, station maintenance and training. Shift supervisors will typically be part of a crew of four front line responders assigned each day.

Typical shifts begin at 0700 hours and are 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, followed by 5 days off, for an average work week of 42 hours. Candidates are expected to work any weekends, holidays, and nights that fall within their assigned shifts on this eight-day rotation. There is the potential for call and/or overtime work on an occasional basis.

Applicants must at a minimum possess a valid Maine class C or higher commercial driver’s license. A Maine EMS Advanced EMT license, and Maine FF1 and FF2 certification or equivalent are preferred. A Maine EMS Paramedic’s license is preferred. Candidates who currently possess a Basic EMT license, who intend to increase their licensing level to an Advanced EMT license within one year may be considered for the position(s).

Other requirements include; but are not limited to:

• Minimum 5 years of EMS/firefighter experience
• Successful completion of a Hazardous Materials Awareness class
• Certified Fire Instructor I & II and Fire Officer I & II
• Effective supervisory skills, supervisory experience a plus
• Successful completion of ICS 100, 200, & 700 classes
• Current certification in ICS 300, or ability to acquire

The Town offers a generous benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance, as well as retirement, vacation and sick leave.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until filled. Applications can be found here.

Return the application with cover letter and resume to:

Courtney Sparks, Human Resources Director
30 Main Street
Freeport, ME 04032
csparks@freeportmaine.com

The Town of Freeport is an equal opportunity employer and service provider that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and those we serve.