CAPTAIN II
Duties of a Captain II
- Commanding a Task Force Station
- Responding the station complement and directing their activities at emergencies
- When first on the scene, is responsible for all phases of command until properly relieved. If not first on the scene, taking command or assuming command from officers of lower rank until properly relieved
- Assigning all station personnel to the companies within the station in accordance with department policy
- Maintenance of the station and assigned equipment and apparatus
- Planning, scheduling and directing station fire prevention, pre-fire planning and community relations
- Training and informing personnel within the command to assure effective operations, and requiring compliance with department orders, directives, and policies
- Maintaining records and forwarding necessary reports
Requirements to test for the position of Captain II
* REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - REFER TO CURRENT JOB BULLETIN
- Candidates must complete two years of full-time experience as a Fire Captain I with the City of Los Angeles Fire Department at the time of appointment
- Candidates who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for examination; however, they cannot be appointed until the full two years of experience is met
Benefits of Higher education
* PROCESS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - REFER TO CURRENT JOB BULLETIN
- Improving critical thinking skills
- Learning to communicate more effectively
- Developing technical writing abilities
For more information on higher education visit the Public Service University page
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