Firefighter Jobs in west Palm Beach – Chief of Training

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Fire Chief or his designee; organize, manage and direct the activities of the departments Fire & EMS Training Division. Employees of this class perform highly responsible and professional administrative, supervisory, and technical work associated with planning, budgeting, coordinating, and directing all department personnel, training, apparatus, and equipment assigned to their assigned division. Responsible for the proper and efficient management of personnel, stations, apparatus, equipment, and other Fire Department resources to minimize fire loss and life in the community through aggressive fire prevention, training, education, emergency medical services, and emergency operations and response.

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively researches and applies for grant funding to assist the department in meeting goals. Investigates all accidents resulting in personnel injury and/or equipment or facility damage as assigned.
• Investigates all accidents resulting in personnel injury and/or equipment or facility damage as assigned.
• Develops and implements the department annual training plan.
• Determines and schedules identified training required for each member of the Fire Department.
• Establishes minimum standards and evaluation systems, provides for the continuous review and improvement of the training system. Provides attendance at outside schools, training seminars and conferences.
• Supervises the maintenance of departmental administrative, inspection, training, and safety records.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to be available as necessary for emergency call-out and some other evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Individuals assigned to this classification are subject to meeting residency requirements, as defined in the City of Kingman Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License, or have ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Ability to accurately read and write the English language.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Public Administration or related course work

Job Details:

Company: FireRescue1

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: West Palm Beach, FL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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