Fire Services Training Captain

Bay County; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay County Emergency Services seeks a dedicated training professional to develop and administer education programs for staff, trainees, and volunteers, ensuring compliance with Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards and DOH guidelines.

The role involves coordinating with the Medical Director, supervising field training, and evaluating new equipment, while maintaining training facilities and resources for the county.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate degree in Emergency Medical, Fire Science, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers training programs for trainees, staff, and volunteers.
• Coordinates with divisions of Emergency Services and the Medical Director to meet training needs for EMS and fire standards.
• Reviews documentation of scene management, patient care, and outcomes for training records and KPIs.
• Documents training to ensure regulatory compliance and submits monthly/quarterly training reports.
• Develops partnerships with other agencies to improve training practices for Bay County citizens.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Emergency Medical, Fire Science, or related field

Job description

Grade EX-10 Job Class Non-Supervisory Work Comp 7704 EEO Class/Code 2/Professional Tier Status 1

This is responsible and technical work in the development and administration of employee programs and training to providers affiliated with the Bay County Emergency Services (BCES) System. This position is responsible for coordinating education programs and professional development for all staff (including trainees, employees, and volunteers), and for assuring compliance with Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards guidelines and Florida Department of Health Standards. This position reports to the Assistant Chief Professional Standards and will be evaluated through meetings, observations, and feedback from citizens and staff. Considerable independent judgment and initiative is exercised in carrying out the daily requirements of the job.

• Develops and administers training programs to instruct trainees, line personnel, and volunteers.
• Coordinates with all Divisions of Emergency Services and the Medical Director to develop and deliver training programs to meet the needs of those who provide Advanced Medical Life Support, Basic Life Support, Emergency Medical Responder, and Fire Life and Safety Standards.
• Reviews documentation of scene management, patient care, and outcomes to associated calls for response.
• Documents training to assure proficiency and regulatory compliance, submits monthly and quarterly training reports to include Key Performance Indicators developed by the Medical Director and Chief of Emergency Services.
• Researches, develops, plans, and organizes training programs for credentialed and non-credentialed employees within Emergency Services.
• Communicates with the Assistant Chief, or their designee, and the employee’s respective supervisor regarding performance deficiencies or personnel problems.
• Assists with the evaluation of new field equipment and makes recommendations for the purchase of such equipment.
• Coordinates and assists with the orientation of new uniformed employees through the Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP).
• Oversees the Field Training Officers (FTO) during the orientation period of new uniformed employees.
• Assists in the review, development, and enforcement of BCES policies and procedures, and documenting disciplinary action taken for inappropriate behavior during the training programs.
• Maintains and is accountable for all BCES training equipment, audio-visual equipment, and resource library.
• Performs field assessments and rides with front-line employees on an as-needed basis.
• Staffs a Fire or EMS apparatus on a reoccurring basis to provide training and additional agency response capabilities, as needed.
• Assists Administrative Officers in developing budgets by recommending supplies, materials, and training opportunities, to include additional hours to add to payroll for purposes of personnel attending in-service training while off duty.
• Develops partnerships with additional agencies to discover different training and practices to improve the services being provided to the citizens and visitors of Bay County.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by the Chief of Emergency Services or determined by Bay County Leadership to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
• The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent, (Associates degree with coursework in Emergency Medical, Fire Science, or related field preferred); AND
• Two (2) years’ experience at the rank of Lieutenant or Captain, which includes four (4) years’ experience in the Fire and EMS field; AND
• Must meet and maintain the requirements for a career Firefighter II and Paramedic as defined in Florida Statutes and the requirements of NFPA 1582 “Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments“.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
• Possess or obtain and maintain the following, within twelve (12) months of promotion as a condition of employment:
  • Florida State Fire College Fire Officer I Instructor certifications in AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, PHTLS, AMLS, and VFIS.
  • Fire Instructor I.
  • National Incident Management Systems certifications as a condition of employment:
    • ICS100
    • ICS200
    • ICS300
    • ICS400
    • ICS700
    • ICS800
• Possess and maintain continuous AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certification as a condition of employment.
• Possess and maintain certification through a standard Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC, EVOS, VFIS), or similar standard as approved by the Chief of Emergency Services.
• Live Fire Training Instructor preferred.
• NAEMSE Instructor Level I (40 hour) or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Florida Paramedic certificate preferred.