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Fire Captain

A Fire Captain is a senior officer in a fire department responsible for leading a crew of firefighters during emergency operations. They oversee fire suppression, rescue missions, and hazardous material incidents while ensuring crew safety and adherence to protocols. Fire Captains also conduct training, inspect equipment, and coordinate with other emergency services. Strong leadership, quick decision-making, and physical fitness are essential for this role.

  • fire captain
  • firefighting
  • fire department
  • emergency response
  • fire suppression
  • rescue operations
  • hazmat
  • fire safety
  • crew leadership
  • incident command
  • public safety
  • fire officer
  • emergency management
  • fire training
  • first responder

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17

Students

5

Average monthly income

NGN 90M - NGN 180M

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Advanced Fire Fighting Course

This Advanced Fire Fighting Course provides working firefighters with the tactical depth and operational skills needed to handle structural fires, hazmat incidents, technical rescue, and Mayday events with confidence. You'll go beyond the basics and build the kind of competency that keeps your crew safe and gets the job done right.

Students

2

Workload

4h - 360h

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What does a Fire Captain do

  • Lead and supervise a team of firefighters during emergency incidents including fires, rescues, and hazardous material responses, ensuring crew safety and effective operations.

  • Develop and conduct regular training exercises and drills to maintain crew readiness, improve firefighting techniques, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

  • Inspect and maintain firefighting equipment, vehicles, and station facilities to ensure all resources are operational and ready for emergency deployment.

  • Coordinate with dispatch, other fire companies, and emergency services during multi-unit incidents, providing incident command support and detailed post-incident reports.

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