Fire Training Captain — Educator & Incident Leader

The Villages, Inc.; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Villages, Inc. in The Villages, FL is seeking a Training Captain - Fire to lead mid-level supervisory efforts under the Division Chiefs of Training.

The role focuses on creating and presenting training programs for VPSD personnel and the community, with emergency response responsibilities and independent initiative. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage documentation and external coordination, and a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Management, Business Science, Fire or EMS Science, Education, or a technical field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Six years of career fire service experience with a minimum of two years proven fire suppression operations at Lieutenant or higher and two years Driver/Engineer experience.
• Experience with training delivery, QA/QI systems, or public education is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers comprehensive training programs for firefighters, paramedics, lieutenants, chiefs, and VPSD personnel to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and protocols.
• Prepares course outlines, instructional materials, multimedia content, and written examinations to support training objectives.
• Maintains accurate records of training attendance, competency evaluations, certifications, and related documentation; coordinates with state and national standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Training delivery

Emergency response coordination

Public safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in Public Administration, Management, Fire or EMS Science, Education, or a technical field

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint

Records Management System (RMS)

Job description

The Villages, Inc. in The Villages, FL is seeking a Training Captain - Fire to lead mid-level supervisory efforts under the Division Chiefs of Training.

The role focuses on creating and presenting training programs for VPSD personnel and the community, with emergency response responsibilities and independent initiative. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage documentation and external coordination, and a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.