TRAINING CAPTAIN - FIRE

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

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TRAINING CAPTAIN - FIRE

Fire Safety Full Time Professional The Villages, FL, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2404

Salary: $70,108.97 Annually

JOB SUMMARY

This is a mid-level supervisory exempt position that serves under the administrative direction of the Division Chiefs of Training. The Training Captain position performs specialized educational work, preparing and presenting training programs for members of the Villages Public Safety Department and the community. This position provides emergency response work and other activities responding to citizen calls for emergency assistance due to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations. Works independently, reporting major activities through regular meetings. This position exercises initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work; exercises tact and courtesy, with strong communication skills, in frequent contact with District staff, various county officials, and the public; and works closely with local, regional, and state safety organizations. The individual assigned to this position must be capable of working a flexible schedule that can require evening and weekend assignments. The incumbent is also required to maintain the psychomotor skills necessary to perform the defined job responsibilities of the position.

ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES(Includes,butnotlimited to)

Planning/Development

• Developsanddeliverscomprehensivetrainingprogramsforfirefighters,paramedics,lieutenants,chiefofficers, and other VPSD personnel to ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies, and protocols.
• Preparescourseoutlines,instructionalmaterials,multimediacontent,andwrittenexaminationstosupportdefined training objectives.
• Evaluatesparticipantperformanceduringtrainingactivitiesandprovidesformalfeedbacktoindividualsandtheir supervisors.
• Maintainsaccuraterecordsoftrainingattendance,competencyevaluations,certifications,andrelateddocumentation in accordance with department, state, and national standards.
• Continuously assesses training effectiveness and recommends or implementsnecessary improvements.
• Assistsinthedevelopmentandrevisionofstandards, policies, and protocolsrelatedtotrainingandoperations.
• Participates in department-wide strategic planning and training needs assessments.

Administrative

• AssiststheDivisionChiefsofTraininginplanning,developing,andexecutingthedepartment’straining goals, annual calendar, and strategic initiatives.
• Supportsandmaintainspubliclifesafetypoliciesandproceduresthatalignwiththedepartmental mission and best practices.
• Ensuresaccurateandtimelydocumentationoftrainingrecords,certifications,programevaluations,and personnel performance.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefings for internal leadership and external agencies as required. Supports grant writing, budget planning, and resource management related to training and education.
• Maintainscompliancewithfederal,state,andlocalregulationsrelatedtooperationsandtrainingstandards. Coordinates logistics for internal training sessions and public education events, including securing facilities, equipment, and instructional resources.
• Represents the department in meetings with outside agencies, educational institutions, and community partners.

Budget/Purchasing

• Assist in purchasing training-relatedmaterials,equipment,andsuppliesinaccordancewithestablishedbudgetaryguidelines and procurement policies.
• Assistsinthepreparationofthedepartment’sannualbudgetbyprovidingrequireddataandjustificationstotheFire Chief within established timeframes and formats.
• CoordinateswiththeFireChiefontheprocurement,maintenance,andinventoryofvehiclesandtrainingequipment, ensuring all assets remain operational and within budget.

Operations

• RespondstoemergencyincidentsinaccordancewithdepartmentpolicyandmayserveasIncidentCommanderor in other command roles as assigned.
• Maintainsreadinessofassignedequipment,vehicles,andfacilitiesincompliancewithdistrictstandards. Reviews subordinate reports for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to operational protocols.
• Participates inthedepartment'son-callrotation,remainingavailable24/7foremergencyresponseor administrative responsibilities.
• FillsdesignatedCommandStafforGeneralStaffrolesduringmajoremergencyoperations,specialevents,or disaster response scenarios.

General

• Servesasadepartmentalliaisontothepublic,fosteringpositiverelationshipswithcommunitymembers,partner agencies, and stakeholder organizations.
• AdherestoandenforcesallDistrictanddepartmentsafetypoliciesduringtrainingandemergencyoperations. Completes general administrative duties, including report writing, data entry, filing, correspondence, and participation in meetings.
• Buildsandmaintainseffectiveworkingrelationshipswithinternalpersonnelandexternalpartnerstosupport operationalgoals.
• Attendsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiessuchastraining,conferences,andseminarstoremaininformedof current practices, regulatory updates, and leadership strategies.
• Maintains all required certifications and licensure relevant to training, operations, and emergency response.

Additional

• Performsotherdutiesasassigned.
• Maybeexpectedtoperformadditionaldutiesinanemergency.
• Arrivestowork,meetings,andotherwork-relatedfunctionsontimeandmaintainsregularjobattendance.
• AdherencetoDistrictandTheVillagesPublicSafetyDepartment’spolicies.

ESSENTIALEXPECTATIONSOFPERFORMANCEANDBEHAVIOR(Includes,butnotlimitedto)

• Actsethicallyandhonestly,appliesethicalstandardsofbehaviortodailyworkactivitiesandinteractions.
• Builds confidence in The Villages through own actions.
• Follows and supports the District’s Core Values, Mission, and Vision of the district, and follows and supports department policies.

MINIMUMEDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE(Includes,butnotlimitedto)

• AssociatedegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityinPublicAdministration, Management,Business Science, Fire or EMS Science, Education, or a technical field. (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
• Six (6) years of career fire service experiencewith a minimum of two (2) years proven fire suppression operations experience at the rank of Lieutenant or Higher and two (2) years of Driver/Engineer experience.
• Experiencewithtrainingdelivery, QA/QIsystems, orpublic educationishighly desirable.
• Instructionalor Field Training Officer(FTO) experience preferred.
• Minimumthree(3)yearsasacertifiedparamedic.

MINIMUMCERTIFICATES,LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Note: All required certificates, licenses & registrations must be current upon hire and throughout the course of employment.

• Florida State certifiedParamedic; VPSD Medical Director’s Clearance (Within 6 months of employment)
• Florida State Live Fire Training Instructor I required within 12 months of appointment.
• FloridaStatecertifiedasParamedic
• CurrentBLS,ACLS,&PALScertification
• EVOCcertification–16hours:instructorcertificationrequiredwithin6monthsofemployment.
• EmployeesmustcurrentlypossessICS100,200,700,and800certificates. ICS 300 isrequired within 12 months of appointment.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screening.
• Successfully complete initial medical and physical evaluations and recertify them annually in accordance with F.A.C. 69A-62 and NFPA 1582 standard.
• Capable of operating in personal protective equipment (PPE) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) per state and federal safety standards.
• Must maintain all required certifications and licenses (including the Medical Director’s clearance) to perform Basic and/or Advanced Life Support patient care.

Internal Applicants:Will not be eligible for consideration if:

• They have received any formal discipline in the previous 12 months.

MINIMUMKNOWLEDGE,SKILLS,ANDABILITIES(Includes,butnotlimitedto)

Knowledge:

• Knowledgeofapplicablelocal,state,andfederalorganizationsandregulations.
• Knowledgeofthe District's Core Values, Policies,andVPSDDepartmentPolicies.

Skills:

• Provenintermediateorbetterproficiencyincomputeroperationsanduseofsoftwarepackages,including but not limited to:word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc., specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,and Records Management Systems (RMS)
• Successfullydemonstrateexcellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills,aswellasaprofessional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellentpublicserviceskillsunderemergencyandnon-emergencyconditions.
• Possessstrongplanningandorganizationalskills.
• Applymathematicalconceptssuchasfractions,percentages,ratios,andproportionstopracticalsolutions
• Solvepracticalproblemsanddealwithavarietyofconcretevariablesinsituations whereonlylimited standardizationexists.
• Developproofandpresenttrainingmaterialsandprograms,reportsandcorrespondence.

Abilities:

• Abilitytomanageandsuperviseemployees,includingtheabilitytodelegateresponsibilitiesappropriately.
• Abilitytowriteclear,conciseandaccuratereports.
• Abilitytogetalongwellwithco-workersandmaintaineffectiveworkrelationships,includingeffective laborrelations.
• Interpretavarietyofinstructionsfurnishedinwritten,oral,diagram,orscheduleform
• Workonweekendsandafterhourstomeetdeadlines,attendmeetingsandtomakesurealleventsrun smoothly.
• Functionindependentlyinamulti-taskenvironment,aswellaspartofateam.
• Multi-taskinafast-pacedenvironmenttomeetmultipledeadlines.
• Readandinterpretdocumentssuchastechnicaldata,safetyrules,operatingandmaintenanceinstructions, and procedure manuals.
• Comfortably and effectively communicate in training and non-training situations with all levels of District employees, residents, community organizations, trainers from other companies, professional training group members, and consultants by phone, in person, or through correspondence.

EQUIPMENT

• Position requires the use of:
• Telephones, fax, copy machine, computers, digital cameras, productivity software and other office equipment.
• Emergency vehicles, radios, and personal protective equipment for firefighting operations.
• Fire and EMS service equipment carried on VPSD apparatus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ( Includes, but not limited to)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjobtheemployeewillbeexposedtothe following:

• Variousconditions,inbothinteriorandoutsideenvironments,andworkwithothersinstressfulsituations.
• Adverseweatherconditions(i.e.hurricanes,thunderstorms,etc.).
• Differentschedulesprior,duringandfollowingEOCactivationandspecialevents.

PhysicalRequirements

Thephysicalrequirementsdescribedarerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,thefollowing applies:

• Regularlyrequiredtosit,usehands,handle,orfeel;talkorhear;climb,balanceorstoop,kneel, crawl, or crouch
• Visionabilitiesrequiredincludeclosevision,distancevision,colorvision,peripheralvision,nightvision depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Mustbeabletoliftpackagesandequipmentweighing100lbs.
• Capableofoperatinginpersonalprotectiveclothingandself-containedbreathingapparatusunderthe adverse conditions found in firefighting operations
• Mayinvolvethecomplexoperationofgasoline,electric,ordiesel-poweredmachineryorshopequipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both.
• May involve the continuous operation of hand and power tools, calling for full coordination of sensory and manipulative ability.