Chief of Fire Training & Personnel Development

Rural Metro Fire Department; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is seeking a Battalion Chief of Training to oversee the Training Program, ensure service delivery aligned with careers development, and deliver education for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. The role includes supervising instructors, coordinating exams and drills, maintaining records, and managing budgets.

The position requires NFPA Fire Officer II, Arizona EMT/Paramedic credentials or ability to obtain, and a minimum of 10 years in all-hazard fire/EMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• NFPA Fire Officer II or higher.
• Arizona EMT and/or Paramedic or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Operations-level training in technical rescue disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of active all-hazard service delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Training Program management and supervise instructors.
• Coordinate examinations, drills, academies and taskbooks.
• Maintain training records and track EMS continuing education hours.
• Lead local training, budget oversight and procurement of materials.
• Act as lead instructor during drills and monitor training effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Training program management

Instructing

EMS/Fire service knowledge

Education

NFPA Fire Officer II

Arizona EMT

Paramedic

Arizona Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Training records software

Job description

Rural Metro Fire Department is seeking a Battalion Chief of Training to oversee the Training Program, ensure service delivery aligned with careers development, and deliver education for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. The role includes supervising instructors, coordinating exams and drills, maintaining records, and managing budgets.

The position requires NFPA Fire Officer II, Arizona EMT/Paramedic credentials or ability to obtain, and a minimum of 10 years in all-hazard fire/EMS.