Training Captain - Fire

Osceola County; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Osceola County is seeking a mid-level manager to coordinate training policies and procedures for fire personnel, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and state/national standards.

The role oversees training operations, supports in planning department goals, and ensures safety and efficiency of fire crews and public protection.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years' professional experience as a Company Officer.
• Florida Firefighter II certification.
• Florida State Fire Instructor I certificate.
• Florida State Engineer Certification (within 12 months).
• Florida State Fire Officer I certificate.
• Current Florida EMT license.
• Basic Life Support CPR certification (AHA/Red Cross or approved).
• 16 Hour EVOC course approved by the State of Florida.
• Valid Florida Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains and evaluates fire crews and Training Lieutenants per policies and regs.
• Assists in development and delivery of training procedures and in-service training.
• Coordinates with dispatch and fire officers for accurate information flow.
• Drives and inspects fire department vehicles and equipment; tests pumps/hydrants.
• Performs duties as assigned related to the position.

Skills

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is subject to close at any time

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform responsible management work involving the coordination of training policies and procedures of subordinate Fire personnel to ensure compliance with all departmental policies, procedures and State and National Standards regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this classification function at mid-level management and are responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of training operations. Employees work with considerable independence in the delivery of fire service training. The objective is to ensure the general welfare and safety of fire crews and the general public.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Supervises, trains and evaluates Fire Service crews and Training Lieutenant's according to established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work; assists in formulation and delivery of training procedures and performs in-service training of Fire Fighters; conducts safety-briefing to ensure dissemination of all pertinent information; enforces departmental rules, policies and regulations; assists in the development and planning of emergency response.
• Supports Battalion Chief in planning, organizing and implementing department goals and objectives; coordinates and integrates all activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Communicates with dispatch, fire officers and related personnel for the accurate and efficient dissemination of information.
• Drives, operates and inspects Fire Department vehicles; operates, utilizes and inspects Fire Department equipment and gear; operates, tests and inspects pumps and hydrants; ensures repair, readiness and accessibility of all fire rescue equipment.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Two (2) years' professional experience as a Company Officer.

Required Certifications:

• Florida Firefighter II
• Florida State Fire Instructor I Certificate
• Florida State Engineers Certification (within 12 months of initial hire)
• Florida State Fire Officer I Certificate
• Current Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer or CPR equivalent certification from an organization approved by the Bureau of EMS pursuant to 64J-2.038, Florida Administrative Code.
• 16 Hour EVOC course approved by the State of Florida
• Valid Florida Driver License

Preferred Certifications:

• Hazardous Material Technician
• Technical Rescue
• Rope Technician
• VMR Technician
• Trench Technician
• Confined Space Technician
• Collapse Technician
• Florida State Certified Paramedic

• Ability to effectively train and manage staff comprised of professionals and entry level management engaged in carrying out fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials control functions.
• Through knowledge of current principles and practices of fire rescue and paramedic work, governing laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Through knowledge of pre-established County, County and State policies and procedures applicable to the work.
• Ability to supervise and provide safe First Aide/medical rescue methods, procedures and practices.
• Ability to understand, follow, direct and supervise written and oral instructions.
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the principles and techniques of customer relations skills; ability to deal diplomatically with irate, violent or frantic individuals; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Skill in analytically observing and objectively and clearly reporting routine and non-routine, emergency and non-emergency activities.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, supervisors and the general public.
• Skill in operating moderately heavy/heavy fire rescue vehicles and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Very Heavy
• 100 pounds lifting.
  Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Requires physical agility in climbing, kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, and reaching.
• Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Requires exposure to extreme heat and adverse or hazardous atmospheres, as well as adverse weather conditions.