Resolution - 5819RESOLUTION NO. 5 819
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE CLASS OF FIRE CAPTAIN.
The City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Personnel Board,
the class specifications for the class of Fire Captain are hereby repealed, and
new class specifications for the class of Fire Captain, at Salary Range F-6a,
as attached hereto, marked Exhibit A, and by this reference incorporated herein,
are hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day November
1978.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
• City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council of the City of West Covina at a regular meeting thereof held on
the 27th day of November 1978, by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice.
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
"EXHIBIT A"
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
FIRE CAPTAIN
JOB SUMMARY
CLASS SPECIFICATION
NOVEMBER 1978
SALARY RANGE F-6a
Under direction - commands a first company and fire station on an .assigned shift
responding to fires and emergencies; supervises a systematic and intensive program
of company fire prevention and pre -fire planning inspections; participates in co-
ordinating and performing departmental administrative activities assigned; and
exercises leadership in instructing personnel, applying policies and procedures,
and in performing related work as required.
Representative Duties
Responds to alarms and directs the route to be taken to the fire; makes decisions
as to fire fighting methods to be employed, and the need for additional assistance;
directs fire fighting and related life and property protection until relieved by a
superior officer; supervises the upkeep of all apparatus and equipment assigned
to the station; supervises the upkeep of station grounds; makes inspections to dis-
cover and eliminates potential fire and life hazards; educates the public in fire
prevention; inspects and tests fire equipment and apparatus and supervises vehicle
repairs; when required operates any fire apparatus or equipment assigned to company;
keeps log and other periodic special activity records, and other records, accurately;
supervises and participates in training probationary and regular firemen; inspects
business establishments, residences, public buildings, warehouses, and other
buildings in the enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to fire prevention;
inspects fire escapes and emergency exits; checks alarm systems, sprinkler systems,
and other equipment; investigates complaints of law violations, evidence in arson
cases; distributes educational information on fire prevention; assists in the
in-service training of Fire Department personnel; prepares reports and maintains
records of inspections; prepares and recommends changes in fire regulations
required to keep pace with latest fire safety developments; meets with business
and industrial representatives in order to secure cooperation on fire prevention
measures; speaks to groups to encourage outside department programs and other
activities,.inthe interest of fire prevention; prepares annual and special reports.
Performs related administrative duties as assigned, such as serving on local boards,
participation in staff meetings, liaison with Civil Defense, and acting as
Battalion Chief.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Training and Experience
21 Collegc units leading to an A.A. Degree in Fire Science, including 18 manda-
tory units taken from the prescribed list published by the Fire Chief and approved
by the Personnel Officer; and five years firefighting experience with the City of
West Covina, and being certified on a West. Covina Fire Engineer Eligibility List.
Experience may be substituted for non -mandatory units as -follows: One unit per
full year at "E" step Firefighter, and/or "D" or "E" step Fire Engineer, or Fire
• Prevention Inspector; with time based on a cumulative total, starting not earlier
than three and one-half years after initial appointment.
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
• Fire Captain - Continued
CLASS SPECIFICATION
NOVEMBER 1978
SALARY RANGE F-6a
Knowledge and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of fire prevention and
suppression; of the use and maintenance of fire fighting equipment and apparatus;
knowledge: of City geography, fire hazards, hazardous materials, and fire
fighting resources, such as personnel, equipment, water supply, and communica-
tions; of court procedure entailed in fire prevention enforcement; of first aid.
Ability
To operate all types of fire fighting equipment and apparatus and to instruct
others in such operations under normal and emergency or hazardous conditions;
to lead and train men, lay out and direct their work, and to maintain effective
discipline and morale; to keep records and prepare reports accurately; to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
and the public; to perform duties requiring physical endurance and agility; to
maintain calm, good judgment under stress conditions.
Licenses
A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
A.valid Advanced First Aid Card, issued by the American Red Cross.
A valid Radio -Telephone Operator's 3rd Class Card, issued by the Federal
Communications Commission
Must qualify for a License to service City Fire Department.extinguishers issued
• by the State Fire Marshal
Must qualify for a Radiological Meter Operator's Certificate
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