Fire and Life Safety Educator

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48•Katy, TX

About The Position

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 (HCESD No. 48 or the District) is seeking a full-time Fire and Life Safety Educator. HCESD No. 48 is a combination Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) District providing services to residents of HCESD No. 48 and Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 1. Its service area covers 29 square miles on the west side of Harris County, between Houston and Katy, Texas, and has a population of approximately 150,000. The Fire and Life Safety Educator is an at-will, non-exempt employee who serves at the discretion of the Fire Chief and the HCESD No. 48 Board of Commissioners. The position supports Community Risk Reduction (CRR) through public education, program coordination, community partnerships, administrative work, and evaluation of program effectiveness. Applications are accepted through the District website, and the position is open to internal and external candidates. The posting closes November 22, 2026.

Requirements

Pass pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and a background check.
Associate degree; a bachelor's degree in Education or a related field is preferred.
One year of experience in public education, prevention programs, or equivalent.
Obtain TCFP Fire & Life Safety Educator I and II within one year.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within the CRR team structure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, presentation software, and digital media tools.
Ability to operate assigned District vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties, including documentation, monthly reports, scheduling, and program records.
Schedule and coordinate public education classes for schools, daycares, homeowners associations (HOAs), and community groups.
Work with CRR volunteers, interns, local businesses, and external partners during educational programs.
Provide input on budget needs when requested by the Captain.
Assist with developing fire and life safety materials, including presentations, brochures, and media.
Deliver public education to schools, senior groups, youth programs, and community events.
Collect and analyze evaluation data for CRR performance measures and accreditation.
Represent the District professionally at public events, meetings, and partner engagements.
Attend conferences, trainings, and seminars to maintain skills and improve program delivery.
Evaluate CRR and safety programs and produce measurable outcomes for the Captain.
Design or modify course materials and lesson plans aligned with District CRR objectives.
Build and maintain partnerships with schools, nonprofits, HOAs, and public safety partners.
Maintain working knowledge of District rules, SOGs, and procedures and assist the Captain with CRR compliance.
Respond to public inquiries and concerns in a timely, professional manner.
Maintain strong working relationships with District staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
Produce effective written and verbal communications on behalf of CRR.
Demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, and initiative in CRR operations.