Training Captain- Fire

Hall County • Gainesville, GA

20h

About The Position

Manages training activities and instructors for Fire Rescue personnel assigned to the training division. Coordinates training schedules through the Division Chief - Training and appropriate operational officers. Maintains records of all training certifications.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 7 years of service or greater at Hall County Fire Rescue
• National Registry Paramedic
• Or, any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, as listed.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
• NPQ Firefighter 2
• Defensive driving
• Fire Officer I
• Fire Instructor I
• Fire Instructor II within 2 years of accepting position
• Blue Card
• Blue Card instructor within 2 years of accepting position
• EMT Certification (AEMT or higher)
• Valid class F Driver’s License
• CPR / BLS provider certification
• ACLS Certification (if Paramedic)
• PALS Certification (if Paramedic)
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods related to fire training and safety.
• Knowledge of the requirements for certification in all firefighter classifications.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to emergency medical training.
• Knowledge of the requirements for certification of all EMS classifications.
• Knowledge of special operations teams and functions.
• Knowledge of record keeping practices.
• Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to develop programs to suit the needs of the department.
• Ability to develop and manage training programs.
• Ability to develop assignments, certifications, and courses in EPR Fireworks LMS.
• Ability to lead, develop, and mentor training officers/instructors.
• Ability to perform an accurate inventory.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all departmental personnel.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to ensure a safe work environment for all employees, guests, visitors and from other departments.
• Ability to work within a team, as a contributing team member in a small but dynamic departmental division

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Chief Training Officer designation through the Center of Public Safety Excellence
• Structural Fire Control / Live Fire
• Pressurized Container Fire Control
• Fire Instructor III
• ERDI Instructor
• Technical rescue instructor

Responsibilities

• Exercises general supervision of the training officers/instructors assigned to the training division.
• Establishes and maintains training objectives for all personnel as outlined by the Division Chief - Training. Recommends, develops, and implements training of personnel to assure adherence to outside regulatory agencies’ standards.
• Monitors and coordinates continuing education for fire training in compliance with the State of Georgia and ISO requirements. Assures all certified employees meet state requirements for recertification.
• Assists with EMS recertification and training as needed.
• Reviews, updates, and posts training records for department personnel.
• Coordinates training schools and classes as deemed appropriate by the Division Chief - Training.
• Assists the Division Chief - Training in preparing annual budget requests.
• Works closely with assigned members to ensure a quality recruit training academy is consistent with nationally accepted standards including NFPA and ISO
• Stay up to date on fire service trends and best practices.
• Assists with budgeting, planning, and management of the daily operations as well as the long-term strategic planning of assigned special operations teams.
• Serves as the department representative; attends and participates in meetings with other county departments, government agencies, or external customers to plan and coordinate special operations responses.
• Perform other related duties as required related to the training division.
• Operates within the rules and regulations of the department including Human Resources guidelines.
• Operate as necessary to assist in disaster events, potentially staffing the Emergency Operations Center.
• Plan and execute inter-departmental activities for disaster training, to include local, state or federal agencies.
• May fill in for the Division Chief - Training in their absence.
• Performs other relevant work as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED