Training Captain - Fire

Training Captain – Fire

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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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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 emergency situations.
• 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…