Fire Service Training Technician

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accruals

Unlimited sick leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

IPERS retirement

Job summary

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks a Fire Service Technical Assistant to support the Fire Service Training Bureau at Camp Dodge, Johnston. This on-site role requires daytime hours, travel across Iowa, and occasional nights/weekends to support training operations.

You will design and maintain training props, coordinate mobile units, and ensure equipment readiness while upholding safety standards and professional conduct in a fast-paced state program.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in fire service training.
• Possession of IFSAC certification or Pro Board approved Firefighter 1 or higher.
• Willingness to travel within the State of Iowa with nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely delivery and retrieval of mobile training props statewide.
• Design, construct, and maintain fire service training props and equipment (fixed and mobile).
• Schedule maintenance for fleet vehicles, trailers, and mobile training props to ensure readiness.
• Maintain PPE, SCBA, extinguishers, pumps and related equipment per NFPA standards.
• Develop and update inventories for training props, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Keep shop and lab areas organized per OSHA standards and policies.
• Assist with facility upkeep, classroom prep, and safety compliance.
• Develop/update policies for equipment maintenance and use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire service training

Education

IFSAC certification or Pro Board Firefighter 1+

Job description

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks a Fire Service Technical Assistant to support the Fire Service Training Bureau at Camp Dodge, Johnston. This on-site role requires daytime hours, travel across Iowa, and occasional nights/weekends to support training operations.

You will design and maintain training props, coordinate mobile units, and ensure equipment readiness while upholding safety standards and professional conduct in a fast-paced state program.