Salary : $87,396.92 - $121,918.71 Annually
Location : 377 E. Val Vista Blvd. Casa Grande, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 16-00300
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
DescriptionTHIS OPENING IS FOR CURRENT CITY OF CASA GRANDE FIRE PERSONNEL ONLYGENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, directs the activities of an engine company in firefighting, emergency medical services, and maintenance of fire station and equipment.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties
ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Serves as operational supervisor of an engine company; responds to emergencies and performs fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required
- Assumes emergency incident scene command according to Fire Department guidelines; determines the proper course of action and coordinates actions under stressful conditions; mitigates hazards, emergency situations and hazardous materials incidents
- Directs the daily activities of the staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance
- Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; develops goals and priorities; monitors operations to identify and resolve service delivery issues
- Assures that firefighters are ready and prepared for duty, are adequately trained and equipped, and are held accountable for duties and responsibilities assigned
- Maintains discipline, and assures compliance to Department policies and general orders; evaluates and resolves training and operational issues; assures effective communications
- Directs preventive maintenance and repairs of facilities, vehicles and equipment
- Operates and inspects emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment.
- Inspects and maintains personal protective equipment and assures that all equipment is in a state of readiness and available for immediate use
- Assists with inspection of buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances; assists with Department programs to promote safety, risk reduction and fire prevention
- Supervises skills and physical training, and readiness drills, according to Department guidelines
- Updates and maintains files, records, charts and other documents; gathers, compiles and synthesizes data; maintains required records and prepares reports as required
- Performs other duties as assigned or required
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Fire Engineer(s) and Firefighters.
Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: - Associate's degree in Fire Science or any Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university along with completion of accredited college level coursework as outlined in AzCFSE Fire Officer I certification.
- Incident Safety Officer
- Arizona State Certified Fire Instructor I
- NIMS: IS 700, NRF IS 800
- ICS 100, 200 & 300
- Blue Card Incident Command Certification
- A minimum of four (4) years of continuous full-time service with the Casa Grande Fire Department and must be on the current Engineer's Promotional list; Must Possess Current Fire Engineer certification as defined in the Position Task Book; Successful completion of the Fire Captain Position Task Book.
Knowledge of:- Fire Department general orders, guidelines, policies and procedures
- Firefighting and emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety issues
- City geography; the location of all streets, sites and building locations; and the hazards of these facilities, to assure that firefighting activities are accomplished in a fast, effective and safe manner
- Tactics for deployment of personnel and equipment in fire and emergency situations
Skill in:- Assuming incident command responsibilities and making appropriate decisions
- Effectively supervising and leading staff, and delegate tasks and authority
- Directing the maintenance and repair of firefighting vehicles, facilities and equipment
- Firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services under emergency conditions
- Recognizing the design, construction, utilization and contents of buildings in order to apply appropriate standard firefighting techniques
- Assessing emergency medical patient needs, and provide emergency medical care
Special Requirements: Possession of a Valid Arizona Driver License; Certified as a State of Arizona Firefighter 1&2; HazMat Operations (FRO); Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Fire Department standards; additional training and coursework may be required depending upon the needs of the City.
Supplemental InformationPhysical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors and indoors at emergency incident sites, and in fire station facilities.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.
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Do you have a minimum of four (4) continuous years of full-time service with the Casa Grande Fire Department?
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Do you possess an Associate's degree in Fire Science or any Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university?
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Are you on the most recent Fire Engineer's Promotional list?
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Do you possess a completed Fire Captain Task Book (Safety Officer, Instructor, and ICS 300)?
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Are you Blue Card Command Certified?
Required Question
