Training Captain - Fire

General Description Of Duties

This position is subject to close at any time
For consideration, the following certifications must be uploaded at the time of application in one (1) PDF file:
- 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

Please do not upload any additional certifications, licenses or documents.

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises, trains and evaluates Fire Service crews and Training Lieutenant’s according to established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work;
• Aids in the formulation and delivery of training procedures and performs in-service training of Fire Fighters;
• Counsels and provides safety briefings 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

• Planners, organizes and implements 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.

Physical Demands

• Very Heavy: 100 pounds lifting, frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs;
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear;
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others;
• Requires physical agility in climbing, kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, and reaching;
• Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less;
• Requires exposure to extreme heat and adverse or hazardous atmospheres, as well as adverse weather conditions.