What is a fire suppression captain and how to become one

Key steps to become a fire suppression captain

1. Explore fire suppression captain education requirements

   Most common fire suppression captain degrees

   Associate

   43.8 %

   Bachelor's

   25.0 %

   High School Diploma

   18.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific fire suppression captain skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Firefighting	57.25%
   Emergency Scenes	42.75%

3. Complete relevant fire suppression captain training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fire suppression captains learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a fire suppression captain based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fire suppression captain resumes.

4. Research fire suppression captain duties and responsibilities

   • Achieve advance levels of Fire/EMS management certification.
   • Inspect, operate maintained and report discrepancies for tools carry on firefighting apparatus according to technical manuals guides and manufacturer instruction.
   • Provide immediate oversight of department compliance with health and safety, environments preservation, and security programs.

5. Apply for fire suppression captain jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a fire suppression captain job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams