Chief Fire Academy & Training Officer

kilgorecollege; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilgore College Fire Academy seeks a Chief Training Officer to lead and oversee all aspects of the academy's operations. The role includes developing budgets, managing class and work schedules, and ensuring compliance with TCFP rules and higher education requirements while maintaining partnerships with fire professionals in the service area.

Candidates should have extensive firefighting experience, TDH EMT certification, and instructor credentials, with strong communication and online teaching

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with at least 12 years of experience as a full-time, paid, state or local firefighter or fire marshal.
• TCFP Level III TCFP Instructor certification.
• TDH Minimum certification of EMT is required.
• High degree of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated individual who requires very little close supervision.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and teach online courses.
• Ability to work closely and develop strong relationships with fire professionals within the College’s service area and beyond.
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends, on occasion, as needed
• Strong budget and program need assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief training officer of the Kilgore College Fire Academy.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, work schedules, and class schedules.
• Ensure compliance with TCFP and State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas rules and regulations, state and federal educational requirements, including THECB and U.S. Department of Education requirements.
• Supervise the overall operation of the academy.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer proficiency

Budget & program assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree + 12 years experience

TCFP Level III Instructor certification

TDH EMT certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Kilgore College Fire Academy seeks a Chief Training Officer to lead and oversee all aspects of the academy's operations. The role includes developing budgets, managing class and work schedules, and ensuring compliance with TCFP rules and higher education requirements while maintaining partnerships with fire professionals in the service area.

Candidates should have extensive firefighting experience, TDH EMT certification, and instructor credentials, with strong communication and online teaching