2025 Captain Testing
Captain Promotional Testing
A Captains testing process will take place on the week of January 6th. This test will establish a list of eligible candidates for full-time captain vacancies as well as anyone wishing to test for a volunteer captain position. This test will create a captain promotional list that will be kept for one year.
Candidates with at least 5 years of experience will be allowed to test for the captain position. All candidates should also have initiated and show progress in the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Captain Task Book. This can be done by meeting with the chief one-on-one. The task book is available on the department web site under the members section. Candidates must be Fire Officer 1 certified at the application deadline. See the Captain Position Description for additional minimum qualifications.
Applications may be submitted in person or by email to Shannon Burns. Applications are available in person at Fire Admin or by clicking on the link below. Please submit application, resume listing all certifications and letters of recommendation by December 18th at 5:00 pm.
The Captain Promotional Testing process will include the following:
Candidates will be ranked by composite score. The composite score is the sum of the points obtained by an individual in each examination component. Maximum composite score is 100 points. After the final scores the chief will conduct a personal interview with each candidate. Additional factors such as leadership, attitude and fit for the position will be considered.
Captain Selection Scores
Application (Exp.& Education) 10%
Written Test 20%
Incident Command Scenario 20%
Topic Presentation 15%
360 Evaluation 20%
Oral Board Interview score 15%
Individuals deemed unfit for the position or do not achieve a minimum passing composite score of 70 will not be placed on the eligibility list.