Battalion Chief of Training

Rural Metro Fire•Yuma, AZ

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Battalion Chief of Training is responsible for the overall management of the Training Program as it pertains to service delivery and Employee Career Development. This role involves developing, administering, and delivering all necessary training and education, unless otherwise delegated or assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
NFPA Fire Instructor II
NFPA Fire Officer II or higher
Arizona EMT and/or Paramedic or ability to get within 60 days
Operations-level training in technical rescue disciplines (water, vehicle extrication, rope)
Minimum 10 years of active experience in all-hazard service delivery (outlined in letter of intent or resume)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Exhibits comfortability with public speaking
Arizona Driver’s License with no restrictions other than corrective lens or ability to get within 30 days

Nice To Haves

Arizona Paramedic or ability to get within 60 days
AHA BLS Instructor
AHA ACLS Instructor
AHA PALS Instructor
Public Information Officer
NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor Qualification
Hazmat Technician
Associates or Bachelors degree
10 years full-time fire/EMS experience, including at least three (3) years at the rank of Captain or higher in a career department

Responsibilities

Supervise other certified instructors and sub-training program project areas within the department in relation to instructor duties only.
Supervise, manage, and coordinate all activities related to developing personnel including firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and support positions.
Coordinate and supervise programs including but not limited to coordinating entrance/promotional examinations, scheduling and implementing training drills, classes, academies, and developing/updating position taskbooks.
Delegate training activities and lead instruction to assigned instructors.
Monitor and report unsatisfactory training performance of personnel to appropriate supervisors.
Actively participate in regional training activities, including meetings, task groups and committees.
Maintain accurate employee training files and records.
Apply for certification for employees in accordance with RM Career Path.
Perform periodic audits on training files and records.
Maintain accurate training attendance and performance records.
Track EMS Continuing Education hours, EMS certifications, and ISO training records and submit audits to Chief Officers biannually or as needed.
Develop daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual training schedules in accordance with the 2-year training plan and assign appropriate instructors.
Disseminate local/regional training opportunities and manage registration/tuition requirements.
Supervise the training budget and approve expenses.
Order, stock and purchase training-related resources and materials.
Act as Lead Coordinator for local training.
Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of Fire Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG’s) and administrative policies.
Exhibit exceptional organizational skills, recordkeeping, filing and tracking.
Attend regular staff meetings to provide training updates and solicit input from staff.
Evaluate effectiveness of training practices and make adjustments based on the evaluation as well as input from the employees, partners or industry trends as appropriate.
Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of, and oversee compliance with, departmental policies and procedures, SOG’s, Health & Safety and Human Resources policies and procedures as they pertain to the Training Program.
Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of fire ground safety, tactics and techniques, Emergency Medical Services standing orders.
Act as lead instructor during drills or shift training, unless otherwise delegated or assigned, and provide quality assurance follow-up to instructors where needed.
Supervise the actions of all lead instructors during the preparation and delivery of training activities.
Foster and enforce a safe training environment.
Report to emergency scenes as needed for the purpose of observing and assessing quality of training and determining areas of training need.
Serve as a role model by consistently displaying exemplary skill and knowledge through action, and leading by example at the highest legal and moral standards established by the existing culture.
Actively assist regional partners with professional development.
Lead, delegate and obtain cooperation within a group of subordinates.
Communicate, and demonstrate training methods effectively.
Develop, update and implement any SOG’s, policies and procedures that will benefit the company.
Participate in all required training sessions, including, but not limited to; live fire drills, performance evaluation drills (TPE), ongoing skills maintenance, practice and training, annual OSHA drills, EMS skills and any other mandatory training.
Serve and communicate with the public.
Work cooperatively/supportively with co-workers, supervisors, mutual aid partners and workers in related fields.
Interact positively with representatives of local, state and federal agencies, organizations and companies.
Communicate across all divisions in a professional, respectful and timely manner.
Review EMS and fire reports for accuracy and correct process.
Participate in scheduled and unscheduled onsite compliance audits.
Implement corrective/preventive measures as determined by the Corporate Compliance/Audit Committee.
Cooperate with Internal Audit, Compliance and HR on any recommendations and changes to compliance and legal workflow issues.
Take swift and immediate action in accordance with Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance on any areas of concern, in collaboration with employee’s primary supervisor, union and HR representation.
Comply and enforce all policies and procedures.
Successfully complete all required Compliance Training within the required time.
Maintain a personal record of no compliance-related corrective action notices (CAN) issued for 2 years prior to appointment, and for duration of the tenure of assignment.
Perform other duties as directed, specific to local operational needs or employee’s professional skill sets.