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Fire Training Captain
Location:
Hutchinson, KS
Description:
HFD is an organization of continuous improvement that takes pride in improving its commitment to the community and has confirmed International Accreditation as well as a Class 1 rating with the Insurance Service Organization (ISO). HFD is 1 of 112 organizations in the world that currently holds both statuses. Establishing this: Provides greater community alignment. Encourages quality improvement. Facilitates input from and builds positive relationships with labor. Identifies areas of strengths and weaknesses. Allows for the establishment of an improvement plan. Provides data-supported decision-making. Communicates management and leadership philosophies. Ensures that our agency has a defined mission and related objectives. Encourages the development of organizational procedural documents. Is operating under industry best practices. HFD protects 50,000 residents and covers 108 square miles encompassing the City of Hutchinson and suburban and rural Reno County Fire District #2. HFD responds to unique challenges within this area including having the number one wildland-urban interface fire threat in the State of Kansas resulting from thousands of acres of sandhill-covered grass and brush land, unique tourist attractions, a regional airport, three major rail lines, major highways, high-pressure underground pipelines and large gas storage facilities, salt mining operations, and sinkholes resulting from abandoned mine operations and natural hazard threats such as severe summer and winter storms, drought and high winds. HFD has 89 uniformed members and 1 civilian employee. We operate 6 engine companies, 2 truck companies, and Crossman 10 brush trucks, 2 water tenders, 2 reserve engines, and a heavy rescue trailer from 6 strategically located fire stations. Fire Headquarters is located in our Command and Training Center with a 4-story training tower with 2 burn rooms and 2 large paved training pads located on 53 acres of land. The department provides fire suppression, basic life support EMS response (Tactical Emergency Medicine), hazardous material - technician level, technical heavy rescue (confined space, high and low angle, structural rescue, and water rescue), and wildland firefighting (with the possibility of federal deployment). A DAY IN THE LIFE: Under the direction of the Division Chief of Training/Safety and other senior officers, the Fire Training Captain is responsible for assisting with the assessment, development, and delivery of training programs to ensure that fire department personnel are proficiently trained to perform their assigned tasks, meet minimum state and national standards, and ensure that required certifications are kept current. This employee is required to work closely with other fire departments, educational institutions, and City and County Departments, as well as serve as a member of the Incident Command Team as needed. Essential Job Functions: Works closely with the Division Chief of Training/Safety to establish policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the department and coordinate training needs of the department; Reviews and analyzes methods and equipment used, and researches and implements programs to ensure the department operates in an efficient and effective manner. Assists with planning, organizing, and delivery of department training activities involved with firefighting, rescue, pump operations, emergency medical care, aircraft emergencies, and specialized rescue and hazardous materials in compliance with applicable regulations. Assists with the development and leads the delivery of the firefighter academy; Participates in hiring, evaluating, and/or disciplining personnel and related matters; Counsels employees as appropriate. Conducts training and assesses the performance of fire personnel and keeps the Division Chief and other superior officers fully informed regarding work progress, problems, and issues. Maintains training records and analyzes data to develop and review training program effectiveness. Facilitates teamwork with state and local fire training agencies, other fire departments, educational institutions, ambulance providers, and other city departments as necessary. Functions as a member of the Incident Command Team as needed at incidents and makes difficult decisions under extreme conditions. Academy The Fire Training Captain is an intricate part of the 8-week academy conducted by the HFD Fire Training Division. The Recruit Academy consists of courses designed to review IFSAC and the NFPA Standard 1001, Firefighter I and II skills, Hazardous Materials Operations skills, Kansas Emergency Medical Technician skills, and HFD policies and procedures. Recruits are tested and evaluated weekly throughout the process on both written and practical skills and are given both a final written exam and a practical skills test. Recruits must pass all exams with a minimum score of 70%. This will all be administered by the Fire Training Captain. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: Must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions as described. EDUCATION: An associate degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Management, Education, or a related field is preferred. CERTIFICATIONS : Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter I & II, and Hazardous Materials Operations certifications are required. NIMS Certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800 are required. A valid Kansas Driver's License is required. KU or NFA Incident Safety Officer Certification is required within the first year in the role. Fire Instructor Level I (NFPA 1041) Preferred. EXPERIENCE: Four years of continuous service with a full-time fire department, is required. Must have experience in urban, rural, and wildland interface firefighting. A minimum of one year of supervisory experience is preferred, and a minimum of one year overseeing/developing department-level training is preferred. Technical experience is preferred in areas such as EMS, fire service hydraulics, building construction, high angle, heavy rescue, and hazardous material. This employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one year of acceptance. Firefighting personnel must maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 and 1002 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. BENEFITS: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical & Dependent Care Retirement: Kansas Police & Fire Retirement & 457 Retirement Savings Plan Insured Disability Life Insurance & Optional Voluntary Life Insurance Vacation Leave, Sick Leave & Holiday Pay Employee Assistance Program Employee Wellness Program The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
City Of Hutchinson
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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