EMS Training Captain

Cy-Fair Fire Department•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cy-Fair Fire Department is seeking an EMS Training Captain to guide personnel through their development from initial application to Paramedic 2. This high-responsibility role involves shaping new hires into advanced clinical leaders. The captain will oversee the hiring process, manage the preparation for high-fidelity patient-simulation evaluations, serve as a liaison for training referrals, partner with educational institutions, and manage credentialing processes. The role also includes delivering NAEMT courses and providing high-quality classroom and field instruction.

Requirements

Current EMS Instructor license required.
Associate degree required.
Current Texas Department of State Health Services paramedic license or certification in good standing, or current National Registry Paramedic certification with the ability to obtain Texas licensure or certification within ninety (90) days of appointment.
Texas Department of State Health Services EMS Instructor certification or an instructor certification issued by another state or recognized certifying body, such as TCFP or SFFMA, that permits reciprocity or qualification under applicable Texas requirements.
Completion of Department precepting and protocol testing in accordance with current Cy-Fair Fire Department requirements, or the ability to complete them within six (6) months of appointment.
Current authorization to instruct ACLS, CPR, and approved NAEMT or comparable courses, or the ability to obtain the required instructor credentials within one hundred eighty (180) days of appointment.
Current provider-level certifications in AHA Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider CPR, AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, PHTLS or ITLS, AMLS, and EPC or PALS, or the ability to obtain the required certifications within six (6) months of appointment.
Completion of NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 is required.
Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of appointment.
Knowledge of adult-learning theories, competency-based educational principles, curriculum development, instructional design, evaluation methods, remediation practices, and techniques used to facilitate learning.
Knowledge of EMS theory, clinical practice, operations, protocols, quality improvement, healthcare delivery systems, and current trends in emergency medical services.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and online learning management systems such as Medic-CE, Litmos, Vector Solutions/TargetSolutions, or comparable platforms.
Strong project-planning, organizational, prioritization, time-management, verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
Ability to evaluate learner and clinical performance, provide constructive feedback, develop remediation plans, conduct difficult conversations professionally, and maintain accurate and defensible records.
Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, policies, protocols, regulations, and Department requirements.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, discretion, accountability, sound judgment, teamwork, and respectful communication in all interactions.
Establish and maintain respectful, service-oriented working relationships with Department members, applicants, students, supervisors, instructors, healthcare and educational partners, other agencies, vendors, and the public; cooperate with others to resolve conflict and achieve Department goals.
Model the leadership, conduct, and performance standards expected of a department officer and support an inclusive workplace and learning environment in which individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
NAEMT instructor preferred.
Texas Basic or Advanced EMS Course Coordinator certification preferred.
NIMS ICS-300 and ICS-400 are preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the EMS components of recruitment, selection, new-hire orientation, credentialing, precepting, and field training, including candidate assessments, scheduling, simulations, testing, instructor coordination, and progress evaluation.
Administer EMS education and credentialing processes, including scenario coordination, certification and renewal tracking, continuing-education documentation, and compliance with state, national, and certifying-organization recordkeeping requirements.
Lead and coordinate Department EMS education programs, including EMR, EMT, continuing education, and Suppression Division EMS training.
Design and deliver classroom, laboratory, simulation, online, field-based, and competency-based instruction, including lesson plans, presentations, practical exercises, assessments, and supporting instructional materials.
Establish performance standards; evaluate learner and clinical performance; document progress and deficiencies; provide constructive feedback; and develop, implement, and monitor individualized improvement or remediation plans in coordination with the EMS Training District Chief and Medical Direction.
Analyze training, clinical, documentation, and compliance data to identify trends requiring Department-wide education, protocol clarification, remediation, or additional monitoring.
Assist with the coordination and development of community education, public-safety initiatives, outreach events, and other programs that promote the EMS Division.
Serve as the Department’s liaison with colleges, universities, hospitals, EMS agencies, and other educational partners; coordinate student clinical rotations, ride-outs, capstone experiences, curriculum discussions, program evaluations, advisory activities, and workforce-development initiatives.
Exercise independent judgment and collaborative problem-solving when addressing training, clinical, and performance matters.
Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information, personnel records, student records, performance documentation, and Department business in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable requirements.
Perform required duties under the Department’s disaster response plan.
Perform additional duties as assigned.