Fire and Rescue Instructor- High School Learning

Frederick County Government•Division of Fire and Rescue Services - Frederick, MD

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This technical position is responsible for conducting training courses in fire and rescue services. Training and course instruction will occur in a classroom setting or an outside training environment (i.e. high school classroom environment). Instructors are required to teach at least one or a combination of the following disciplines: fire suppression, EMS, fire and rescue management, special operations or any other fire/ rescue programs/areas. Supervision is received from the Battalion Chief, officer or lead supervisor. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Requirements

High school graduation or the equivalent
Minimum 3 years of work experience as an emergency services instructor (fire / rescue / EMS / Hazmat / management disciplines)
Minimum 3 years of work experience in fire and/or rescue services (volunteer or career) that must include 2 years of fire and/or rescue field experience
Maryland Instructors Certification Review Board (MICRB) certificate
Current Maryland state EMT-B certification
Minimum 3 years of work experience as a Maryland EMT-B
National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications Instructor certification
Ability to participate in fire suppression and rescue activities which may require lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds, standing, walking, crawling, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, working at extreme heights and working outdoors in all conditions
Current Firefighter II certification
Ability to participate in fire suppression and rescue activities which may require lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds, standing, walking, crawling, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, working at extreme heights and working outdoors in all conditions
Considerable knowledge of fire/rescue training, credentials and certifications, regulations and policies and procedures
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of fire and rescue and delivery of Basic Life Support emergency medical services, as well as basic fire chemistry, rescue techniques, fire behavior, hand and power tool usage and instructional techniques
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate records using computer systems and manual records
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, student participants and the general public
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to prepare, interpret, and communicate procedures and policies, as well as effective public speaking skills with the ability to effectively format and present information to varied audiences

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given for current MD state EMT-P certification

Responsibilities

Assist with developing training courses for fire and rescue, EMS personnel and/or high school program participants to ensure proficiency in job skills and/or new equipment
Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of fire science and administration training programs, as well as fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials abatement, and technical rescue training programs
Ensure EMS trainings are in compliance with MD State Emergency Medical protocols
Develop, conduct, and participate in fireground hydraulic drills, fire suppression drills, drafting drills, EMS drills and other practice evolutions
Instruct fire and rescue personnel or high school program participants on fire, rescue, EMS and special operations training; ensure course materials and instruction format matches the skill level of various classroom audiences and settings
Conduct and instruct certification and re-certification trainings for fire and rescue personnel
Update and maintain database for tracking staff/volunteers/high school program participants, credentials, licenses and certifications
Assist in the preparation of certification correlation documents
Assist with training prop construction and maintenance
Assist with apparatus and equipment maintenance
Perform other related duties as assigned