Fire Captain

Do you have experience working in a fire department and a passion for fire safety? If you answered yes to this question, the Fire Captain position is a great role for you! Be A Part Of The Story and apply today.

As a Fire Captain, you and your team will provide emergency response, investigation and mitigation to all fires and fire alarm activations.

Every day as a Fire Captain is unique! Depending on your shift, you will:

• Provide initial response and investigation to all fires and fire alarm activations to conduct initial attack, suppression, size up, scene management and pass the information to incoming units
• Respond to all medical emergencies if requested to assist Studio Nurses within scope of practice
• Respond to all fire alarm system trouble alarms and oversee any necessary corrections
• Conduct daily stage inspections based on fire life safety codes
• Oversee all fire protection activities, maintenance, inspections of systems and witness testing and to maintain fire department records, (inspections, permits, weekly and monthly summaries)
• Provide fire department assistance to off lot properties for Fire Life Safety inspections. Observe, coordinate, or conduct annual fire evacuation drills, investigate fire alarms, trouble alarms and coordinate repairs if needed
• Work with Risk Management partners, Burbank Fire Department, Glendale Fire Department, and the Los Angeles Fire Department personnel to maintain the highest level of fire protection
• Provide Fire Safety Officer (FSO) standby as required by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), or The Walt Disney Studio Fire Department requirements, for productions and unique events
• Provide fire department staffing coverage as needed to offsite properties, by the direction of the Fire Chief
• Provide 24-hour, seven day a week on call service availability for fire related issues
• Maintain Fire Department vehicles and equipment
• Assist with Volunteer Firefighter training
• Participate and support Global Emergency Preparedness and Response activities
• Participate in other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief or the Director, Global Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Provide fire department staffing coverage as needed to offsite properties, by the direction of the Fire Chief
• Perform initial fire attack, suppression, investigation and mitigation while wearing Fire Department protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus if required
• Conduct plan checks for business units and Studio Productions according to applicable local state and federal codes
  
  
  

These are the skills you will need to be successful in the role…

• 5 years minimum in the fire service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Current valid California Driver’s License
• Can work with little or no supervision with the additional ability to work in a teamwork environment
• Ability to wear Fire Department personal protective gear (turnouts)
• Ability to take and pass a respiratory fit test to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus mask
• Knowledge and ability to work under the Incident Command System
• Experience in Emergency Preparedness and Response, Emergency Management, and Disaster Preparedness
• Maintain current certification in American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid
• Knowledge of building plan review and production set review process in accordance with the California State Fire Marshal fire codes and the California Film Commission guidelines
  
  
  

It would be a plus, if you had these skills…

• Knowledge of the Motion Picture / Television industry
• California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 1 Certification or equivalent
• California State Fire Marshal Prevention 1A and 1B Certification or equivalent
• California State Fire Marshal Fire Officer 1 or equivalent
• California State Fire Marshal Fire Safety Officer certification obtainable within one year of hire
  
  
  

Education is important to us, here is what we are looking for…

• Associate’s degree in Fire Technology or no less than 10 years’ experience in a Municipal Fire or Volunteer Department.
  
  
  

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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The hiring range for this position in California is $95,500 to $128,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.