Fire Safety Educator 2
About The Position
The Division of the State Fire Marshal works to keep Ohioans safe by enforcing the Ohio Fire Code, training and certifying firefighters, providing fire prevention and safety education, investigating fires and explosions, and regulating fire-related industries. The Fire Safety Educator 2 prepares and presents fire and life safety education and train-the-trainer courses, promotes fire safety practices throughout Ohio, and encourages and facilitates fire service involvement in public fire safety education initiatives. This position serves the northeast portion of Ohio, including Cuyahoga, Ashland, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit, and Wayne counties. The Ohio Department of Commerce promotes prosperity by protecting what matters most to Ohio residents. It supports businesses and licensees through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service, with regulatory oversight across a variety of industries.
Requirements
- Three years of training or experience in firefighting, fire prevention, or fire safety education, and a valid driver's license; or
- Completion of an associate degree program in fire science, 18 months of experience presenting educational programs to adults and children, and a valid driver's license; or
- Twelve months of experience as a Fire Safety Educator 1 (26541) and a valid driver's license; or
- Equivalent of the minimum class qualifications for employment listed above.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and present fire and life safety education.
- Prepare and present train-the-trainer courses.
- Promote fire safety practices throughout Ohio.
- Encourage and facilitate fire service engagement in public fire safety education initiatives.
- Serve the northeast portion of Ohio, including Cuyahoga, Ashland, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit, and Wayne counties.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
