Fire Service Training & Readiness Captain

Emanuel County; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuel County seeks a Fire Support Training Captain to lead administrative and operational coordination across 13 volunteer fire departments. You will oversee training, certification tracking, incident reporting, and interagency coordination, ensuring readiness and compliance.

The role requires strong writing, organization, and leadership with experience in emergency management. County-wide collaboration and ongoing professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in emergency management, public administration, criminal justice, or related field, OR at least 5 years relevant experience.
• First Responder Certification as recognized by the State of Georgia; Georgia Firefighter I or above; Firefighter Instructor Certification; AND Live Burn Instructor Certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
• Working knowledge of public safety procedures, emergency operations, and multi-agency coordination for planned events and incidents.
• Ability to make sound, timely decisions in fast-paced, high-risk environments.
• Completion of NIMS and ICS coursework; facility safety protocols knowledge; strong report writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day administrative and operational coordination for Emanuel County’s 13 volunteer fire departments.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for volunteer firefighters.
• Plan and oversee firefighter training programs and certification tracking.
• Manage incident reporting and analytics for GFIRS and GFIRS-based reporting.
• Coordinate grants, budgets, procurements, and equipment needs for fire services.

Skills

Leadership

Strong writing

Public safety coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in emergency management, public administration, criminal justice, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field

Tools

GFIRS

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Job description

Emanuel County seeks a Fire Support Training Captain to lead administrative and operational coordination across 13 volunteer fire departments. You will oversee training, certification tracking, incident reporting, and interagency coordination, ensuring readiness and compliance.

The role requires strong writing, organization, and leadership with experience in emergency management. County-wide collaboration and ongoing professional development are emphasized.