Fire Prevention: Community Education Specialist

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Fire Department in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Fire Community Education Specialist 1–3 to support the Community Education, Outreach and Community Risk Reduction programs within the Fire Prevention Division under the Fire Marshal's supervision.

The role advances from Specialist 1 to 2 based on training and performance, with 3 (leadworker) by competition or study. The position focuses on data-driven, community-based fire safety education.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience applying public relations and education principles.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access; data interpretation and reporting.
• Alternate: one year of education or media/public relations work in safety or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community education programs and outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with Fire Prevention, Operations, Emergency Management and Public Information teams.
• Apply local data to address current risks and hazards affecting City of Madison residents.

Skills

Community relations

Media relations

Data interpretation

Reporting

Education

Public relations coursework

Communications coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

Job description

Madison Fire Department in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Fire Community Education Specialist 1–3 to support the Community Education, Outreach and Community Risk Reduction programs within the Fire Prevention Division under the Fire Marshal's supervision.

The role advances from Specialist 1 to 2 based on training and performance, with 3 (leadworker) by competition or study. The position focuses on data-driven, community-based fire safety education.