Fire Training Captain: Lead & Elevate Rescue Pros

Chatham County, GA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership development

Professional development

Job summary

Chatham County Fire Department in Georgia seeks a Fire Training Coordinator-Captain to lead the department's training navigator. You will plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate fire‑rescue training across the department, ensuring NFPA and GFSTC alignment while coordinating recruit academies and ongoing professional development.

Lead a team of instructors, maintain records, and drive high standards for safety and readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, organizing, delivering, and evaluating fire training programs.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and state training requirements.
• Ability to develop lesson plans, conduct live-fire evolutions, and maintain training records.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate all fire and rescue training activities.
• Coordinate recruit academies, officer development, and continuing education for suppression personnel.
• Maintain training records and ensure NFPA/GFSTC/ISO/OSHA compliance.
• Oversee instructor performance and certification processes.
• Collaborate regionally on training with other departments and agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Training program development

Emergency response

Policy and compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Georgia EMT certification

Job description

Chatham County Fire Department in Georgia seeks a Fire Training Coordinator-Captain to lead the department's training navigator. You will plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate fire‑rescue training across the department, ensuring NFPA and GFSTC alignment while coordinating recruit academies and ongoing professional development.

Lead a team of instructors, maintain records, and drive high standards for safety and readiness.