Chief, State Fire Standards & Training

Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement package

Vacation and sick leave

Nine paid holidays a year

Personal Holiday

Tuition waiver

Training opportunities

EAP

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Florida seeks a Chief of Fire Fighter Standards and Training to lead statewide firefighter standards, training, testing, certification, and curriculum oversight for the Florida State Fire College. The role manages campus facilities, budgets, and policies while ensuring safety and compliance across divisions.

You will advise senior leadership, oversee program portfolios, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance statewide fire education and public safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership and personnel management responsibilities.
• Experience in fire-service operations, curriculum, and certification.
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts, and capital projects.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules, and professional standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Direct statewide firefighter standards, training, testing, and certification.
• Oversee campus operations at the Florida State Fire College.
• Budget development, policy, and information systems oversight.
• Represent the division before government bodies and partners.
• Emergency response planning and special assignments.

Skills

Executive leadership

Public administration

Budget and contract administration

Strategic planning

Data-informed decisions

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in fire science or related field

Advanced degree in business or public administration

Job description

State of Florida seeks a Chief of Fire Fighter Standards and Training to lead statewide firefighter standards, training, testing, certification, and curriculum oversight for the Florida State Fire College. The role manages campus facilities, budgets, and policies while ensuring safety and compliance across divisions.

You will advise senior leadership, oversee program portfolios, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance statewide fire education and public safety initiatives.