JOB
Cobb County Fire and Emergency services is actively seeking an experienced Fire Educator Technician for planning, preparing, and presenting programs of instruction intended to educate and inform the public regarding fire and life safety issues. This position is located at the Cobb County Safety Village.Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services is one of the few county fire departments that has an ISO 1 rating as well as holding the designation as Internationally Accredited through Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). There are approximately 29,700 fire departments in the United States. Of these fire departments only 106 departments have an ISO 1 rating. Additionally there are only 290 agencies accredited by CPSE/CFAI in the United States. Only 12% of the US Population is protected by an accredited fire department.Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services Facts: Over 700 sworn personnelOver 63,000 calls annuallyCovering 305 square milesServing over 755,000 residents29 Stations (13 Advanced Life Support Stations)29 Engines8 Aerial Ladder Trucks9 Rescue Vehicles2 Technical Rescue teams2 Hazmat teams1 MedOps Team2 Boats for river/lake rescuesClick here to learn more about Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services.Full-time employees of Cobb County Government are offered a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that may include, but is not limited to the following: Click here to view details of current employee benefits.Paid Vacation Leave13 days per year / 1 year of service15 days per year / 5 years of service20 days per year / 10 years of service22 days per year / 15 years of service25 days per year / 20 years of serviceHolidays12 paid holidays per yearPaid Sick LeaveAccumulates at 4.0 hours per biweeklyPaid Military LeaveUp to 18 days per yearParental Leave PolicyEligible full-time employees will receive six weeks paid time off to care for and bond with their newborn or newly adopted child.Bereavement Leave PolicyFull-time employees will receive up to 3 days of bereavement leave with pay for up to 24 hours. Free Wellness ClinicA free health clinic is available for all Cobb County Employees and their dependents who have insurance with Cobb County. The clinic offers sick and well checks and many prescription medications at no cost to the employee.Fitness CentersMultiple fitness centers with both strength and aerobic training equipment available at no-cost to employees.Tuition AssistanceTuition assistance is available for you while you complete a college degree or certification. Reimbursable amounts are dependent upon available funding and will be proportionately distributed to all pre-approved applicants on a quarterly basis.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Functions in an entry-level capacity through on-the-job training and participation in in-house and related training to learn and master the essential function of fire and life safety education.Effectively deliver fire and life safety information to various audiences including but not limited to community members, school groups, and department personnel.Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, organizations, and local agencies to promote fire safety and public education initiatives.Ensure that educational materials, training modules, and other resources are up-to-date, accurate, and align with the department’s objectives.Maintain accurate records and generate reports pertaining to educational outreach, training sessions, recruitment activities, or public information dissemination as applicable.Work closely with other departments and team members to achieve common goals, share insights, and optimize resources.Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to a wide range of audiences.Adhere to departmental policies, guidelines, and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the area of assignment.Stay informed about the latest best practices, technologies, and methodologies in fire safety education, recruitment, or public information dissemination.Develop and maintain educational programs for children and adults on fire and life safety topics. Create engaging, age-appropriate activities and lessons focusing on fire safety and prevention. Collaborate with local schools and organizations to facilitate visits to the Safety Village. Ensure all teaching materials and safety equipment at the Safety Village are operational and up-to-date. Track and report on attendance, program efficacy, and community engagement.Minimum QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED required; supplemented by three years of experience providing fire safety or similar instruction or three years of experience in fire prevention, suppression, or emergency medical activities; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).Sensory RequirementsSome tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental FactorsPerformance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, traffic hazards, bright and dim lights, toxic agents, animal and wildlife attacks, animal and human bites, explosives, or rude and irate customers.EEO StatementCobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.