**Summary** **Fire Captain – Lead with Purpose at NASA’s Stennis Space Center** **Location:** Stennis Space Center, Mississippi **Schedule:** Part-time, On-Call Step into a leadership role with **Chenega** where your experience and decision-making skills will directly support the safety and mission of **NASA’s** Stennis Space Center. As a **Fire Captain** , you’ll oversee a dedicated team of emergency responders and ensure operational excellence in both routine and high-stakes situations. **Why Fire Captain?** + **Supervise and support** : Lead Firefighters, Drivers, Paramedics, and Lieutenants during your shift, ensuring smooth daily operations and clear communication. + **Command emergency scenes** : Serve as the initial Incident Commander, applying the Incident Command System and departmental protocols to manage and resolve emergencies effectively. + **Deliver impactful training** : Conduct both classroom and hands-on training sessions in alignment with the Annual Training Plan and additional directives from the Fire Chief. + **Operate critical equipment** : Maintain proficiency in using all department vehicles and tools, including hydraulic pumps, generators, and power units. + **Maintain readiness** : Uphold physical fitness and full-duty status to meet the physical demands of the role and respond at a moment’s notice. **Responsibilities** + **Lead Emergency Response** : Serve as the initial Incident Commander, directing fire suppression, rescue, medical, and hazardous materials operations using the Incident Command System. + **Supervise Personnel** : Provide leadership and oversight to Lieutenants, Drivers, and Firefighters during both routine operations and emergency incidents. + **Conduct Training** : Develop and deliver hands-on and classroom training sessions; maintain lesson plans and accurate training records. + **Ensure Operational Readiness** : Maintain knowledge and proficiency in operating all fire apparatus, tools, and specialized rescue equipment. + **Assess and Improve Performance** : Evaluate subordinate performance and crew efficiency; participate in continuous process improvement initiatives. + **Maintain Situational Awareness** : Possess thorough knowledge of facility layouts, suppression systems, hydrant locations, and emergency access routes. + **Promote Safety and Compliance** : Enforce department policies, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations. + **Communicate Effectively** : Interface professionally with customers, contractors, and team members using verbal, written, and electronic communication. + **Other Duties as Assigned** **Qualifications** + **Certifications** (must hold one of the following for each category): + Fire Officer II – DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Mississippi State + Fire Instructor I – DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Mississippi State + Hazardous Materials Operations – DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Mississippi State + **NIMS/ICS Training** : ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 + **Education & Age** : High school diploma or GED; must be at least 21 years old + **Licensing** : Valid Mississippi State driver’s license + **Security** : Must meet all standards in the Performance Work Statement and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance + **Background Requirements** : + No history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture + No felony convictions or offenses that impact reliability + Honorably discharged from the Armed Services (if applicable) + **Medical & Fitness Standards** : + Must meet NASA physical certification requirements + Must pass psychological evaluations and comply with drug/alcohol testing policies + **Other Requirements** : + Must successfully complete all required training, certifications, and clearances + Must be able to read, write, and understand English and apply written instructions Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program