Fire Training & Credentialing Director

City-of-West-Fargo; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of West Fargo seeks a Training Chief to oversee all fire department training, credentialing, and related administrative duties. The role directs training and evaluation across fire, EMS, rescue, and emergency response, ensuring policies and procedures are properly applied.

The position focuses on developing training plans, supervising instructors, and coordinating multi‑agency drills, with responsibilities spanning documentation, compliance, and strategic training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) consecutive years of progressively responsible experience in the fire service, including supervisory or training leadership responsibilities.
• Firefighter I & II certification accredited by IFSAC or Pro Board and meeting NFPA 1001.
• Fire Instructor I certification accredited by IFSAC or Pro Board and meeting NFPA 1041.
• Fire Officer I and II certification or qualification accredited by IFSAC or Pro Board and meeting NFPA 1021.
• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification or equivalent state licensure.
• FEMA IC S-300 certification.
• FEMA IC S-400 certification.
• North Dakota EMS Instructor Coordinator certification, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• ISFSI Live Fire Fixed Facility Credential, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• ISFSI Training Officer Credential, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Leads, plans, coordinates, and evaluates all fire, EMS, rescue, and emergency response training programs for the department.
• Develops, implements, and maintains department training plans, lesson plans, recruit academy curriculum, and continuing education programs.
• Maintains departmental training records, certifications, credentials, and compliance through the department's learning management and training systems.

Skills

Emergency leadership

Training leadership

Policy interpretation

Training program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Services, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Learning management system

Job description

City of West Fargo seeks a Training Chief to oversee all fire department training, credentialing, and related administrative duties. The role directs training and evaluation across fire, EMS, rescue, and emergency response, ensuring policies and procedures are properly applied.

The position focuses on developing training plans, supervising instructors, and coordinating multi‑agency drills, with responsibilities spanning documentation, compliance, and strategic training initiatives.