CAPTAIN OF TRAINING - FIRE & RESCUE

Bryan County• Bryan County, GA, US, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bryan County Board of Commissioners is seeking to hire a Full Time Captain of Training for the Department of Fire and Rescue. This role involves working with management to identify training needs, developing, coordinating, and delivering classes to department personnel. The primary responsibility is to ensure Fire & Rescue personnel are proficiently trained, meet state and national standards, and maintain current certifications. The position reports directly to the Division Chief of Training, but requires initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business or a public safety related field.
Extensive experience in emergency management.
At least three to five years of related experience.
Supervisory experience.
NIMS 100,200,300,700,800.
NPQ/IFSAC Firefighter I and II.
NPQ/IFSAC Fire Officer I.
NPQ/IFSAC Instructor I.
NREMT(State) EMT-B or higher Certification.
Must possess a valid Class F Georgia Driver’s License or equivalent.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, special qualifications and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the job may be considered.
A combination of education and work experience may be considered substitution for requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business or a public safety related field.
NPQ/IFSAC Fire Instructor II.
NPQ/IFSAC Fire Officer II.
EMS Instructor

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and conduct training programs that align with department goals and state and national standards.
Deliver initial and continuing education instruction for all levels of personnel.
Maintain training and certification records, including entry into the department’s electronic records management system.
Evaluate personnel performance and competencies to ensure compliance with training standards.
Assist with the maintenance and readiness of all training equipment, facilities, and props.
Attend training conferences and courses to stay current with modern firefighting and EMS practices.
Performs general office work, including but not limited to attending and conducting meetings, reviewing mail and literature, preparing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.
Respond to emergency incidents as a firefighter and provide medical care as required.
Serve as a subject matter expert for fire and EMS education and assist with curriculum development.
Support department-wide initiatives related to professional development, leadership training, and safety.
Responds to emergency incidents for assignment to command staff roles such as Incident Commander, Safety Officer, Division or Group Supervisor, Command Post Aide, etc. May be assigned to act in higher-level operational or command roles, consistent with department policy, when authorized.
Performs other related duties as assigned.