Fire Captain

Job ID 10135520 Location Glendale, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Jan. 15, 2026

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Job Summary:

Do you have experience working in a fire department and a passion for fire safety? If you answered yes to this question, the Fire Captain position is a great role for you! Be A Part Of The Story and apply today.

As a Fire Captain, you and your team will provide emergency response, investigation and mitigation to all fires and fire alarm activations.

Every day as a Fire Captain is unique! Depending on your shift, you will:

Provide initial response and investigation to all fires and fire alarm activations to conduct initial attack, suppression, size up, scene management and pass the information to incoming units
Respond to all medical emergencies if requested to assist Studio Nurses within scope of practice
Respond to all fire alarm system trouble alarms and oversee any necessary corrections
Conduct daily stage inspections based on fire life safety codes
Oversee all fire protection activities, maintenance, inspections of systems and witness testing and to maintain fire department records, (inspections, permits, weekly and monthly summaries)
Provide fire department assistance to off lot properties for Fire Life Safety inspections. Observe, coordinate, or conduct annual fire evacuation drills, investigate fire alarms, trouble alarms and coordinate repairs if needed
Work with Risk Management partners, Burbank Fire Department, Glendale Fire Department, and the Los Angeles Fire Department personnel to maintain the highest level of fire protection
Provide Fire Safety Officer (FSO) standby as required by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), or The Walt Disney Studio Fire Department requirements, for productions and unique events
Provide fire department staffing coverage as needed to offsite properties, by the direction of the Fire Chief
Provide 24-hour, seven day a week on call service availability for fire related issues
Maintain Fire Department vehicles and equipment
Assist with Volunteer Firefighter training
Participate and support Global Emergency Preparedness and Response activities
Participate in other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief or the Director, Global Emergency Preparedness and Response
Provide fire department staffing coverage as needed to offsite properties, by the direction of the Fire Chief
Perform initial fire attack, suppression, investigation and mitigation while wearing Fire Department protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus if required
Conduct plan checks for business units and Studio Productions according to applicable local state and federal codes

These are the skills you will need to be successful in the role…

5 years minimum in the fire service
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Current valid California Driver’s License
Can work with little or no supervision with the additional ability to work in a teamwork environment
Ability to wear Fire Department personal protective gear (turnouts)
Ability to take and pass a respiratory fit test to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus mask
Knowledge and ability to work under the Incident Command System
Experience in Emergency Preparedness and Response, Emergency Management, and Disaster Preparedness
Maintain current certification in American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid
Knowledge of building plan review and production set review process in accordance with the California State Fire Marshal fire codes and the California Film Commission guidelines

It would be a plus, if you had these skills…

Knowledge of the Motion Picture / Television industry
California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 1 Certification or equivalent
California State Fire Marshal Prevention 1A and 1B Certification or equivalent
California State Fire Marshal Fire Officer 1 or equivalent
California State Fire Marshal Fire Safety Officer certification obtainable within one year of hire

Education is important to us, here is what we are looking for…

Associate’s degree in Fire Technology or no less than 10 years’ experience in a Municipal Fire or Volunteer Department.

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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The hiring range for this position in California is $95,500 to $128,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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