Assistant Chief for Training/EMS

Summary

The Assistant Chief of Training/EMS will be responsible for plans, develops, implements, reviews, and evaluates the comprehensive fire prevention training, safety, and hazardous material handling programs at the installation. Assesses the applicability of current program objectives and recommends changes when necessary. Responsible for planning a comprehensive program of on-the-job and proficiency training for all fire protection and prevention personnel. Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of other employees who assist in carrying out program activities. Observes training being conducted by other instructors to ensure compliance with current procedures. Oversees the development of lesson plans for recurring proficiency training utilizing methods following established guidelines of the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). Ensures the maintenance of reference materials such as National Fire Codes, USAF directives, video library, other training aids, kits, and Career Development Course manuals. Required training includes chemical and physical properties of fire; combustible and explosive properties of volatile fluids and gases, and appropriate firefighting techniques; operation and maintenance of firefighting apparatus; use and maintenance of specialized powered and non-powered forcible entry tools and rescue equipment; extinguishing agents, their values and uses; firefighting techniques associated with explosives and conventional weapons; hydraulics; structural and aircraft firefighting; rescue techniques and procedures; live fire drills; structural fire exercises, etc., and other subjects required to maintain a competent level of firefighting skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual training schedules for approval.
• Plans and schedules work to meet program goals and objectives.
• Independently performs development and revision of training materials.
• Changes, adjusts, or supplements instructional materials to incorporate new information covering firefighting methods, techniques, procedures, equipment, and extinguishing agents.
• Analyzes course content, evaluates outcomes of training programs and functions to measure the
• effectiveness of program efforts and, as necessary, coordinates with the Fire Chief and other assistant chiefs and makes modifications to program methods and approaches.
• Makes recommendations to the Fire Chief on the level and mix of resources needed to carry out a successful program.
• Maintains a highly competent knowledge of instruction techniques.
• Coordinates and trains instructors to present fire protection operational, technical, safety, and hazardous material response lesson plans using appropriate techniques and approaches.
• Conducts recurring proficiency training in each functional area of fire protection.
• Conducts live (announced) crash fire training and structural exercises.
• Conducts unannounced structural and crash rescue exercises in coordination with the Fire Chief. Participates in practical training sessions.
• Evaluates the performance and proficiency of all personnel during training sessions and actual emergencies.
• Provides personal coaching and instructional guidance to personnel involved with completion of practical and academic projects such as automobile extraction.
• Assists fellow firefighters in developing their professional knowledge and skill.
• Evaluates assigned training tasks such as proper utilization of crash truck roof turret using Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF).
• Advises appropriate supervisory personnel and the Fire Chief regarding participants’ academic and practical training participation and outcomes.
• Responsible for correcting deficiencies found in operational procedures or techniques through follow-up training.
• This includes directing assistant fire chiefs or any fire protection personnel in proper procedures from normal through serious emergency operations.
• Serves as the incident commander of a fire/crash scene until relieved by the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief.
• Determines the best course of action to minimize loss or damage from fires or explosions.
• Directs the placement of firefighting equipment and personnel to ensure maximum utilization in fire control or aircraft crash/rescue operations.
• Assesses the fire scene/emergency situation to facilitate fire/rescue operations and to brief the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief upon arrival.
• Supervises safe and proper rescue operations of endangered persons.
• Ensures rescue operations are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and minimize the risk of additional danger to fire fighting personnel and endangered persons.
• Determines adequacy of measures taken to minimize the loss or damage as a result of fire or explosions. Responds to hazardous material incidents; initiates actions to establish control of the affected area with minimal risk to response personnel and the environment.
• Ensures that personnel are properly protected to handle hazardous material.
• Monitors and supports Emergency Medical Services program.
• May work in Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field and/or equivalent education/experience is preferred.
• Six (6) years’ experience in fire operations, training, two (2) of which are in supervisory personnel management and manpower allocation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class E Florida state driver’s license.
• Must meet all standards as required by Performance Work Statement.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Honorably discharged from the Armed Services (If Applicable)
• Successfully completed all training and obtained all required licenses, certifications and security/medical clearances for the site.
• Required Certifications:
• Pro-Board and/or IFSAC Firefighter II
• Pro-Board and/or IFSAC Airport Firefighter
• Pro-Board and/or IFSAC Fire Instructor III
• Pro-Board and/or IFSAC Fire Inspector II
• Pro-Board and/or IFSAC Fire Officer III
• Pro-Board and/or IFSAC Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
• Have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture.
• Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual’s reliability.
• Must be able to meet and maintain Physical Certification for non-rigorous position.
• Must be able to meet drug testing and alcohol-free workforce requirements to include random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language, apply written rules, detailed orders, instructions and training material.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, (FES-IMS, MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.