Responsibility:
- Conduct all ICSST NFPA-accredited courses.
- Analyze training activities to develop new training programs or modify existing programs.
- Develop testing and evaluation procedure.
- Performs all assigned duties
- Must meet and maintain NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor knowledge and skill requirements.
- Technical skill and staff development programs are created using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Assembles course materials.
- Uses instructional aids and evaluation tools.
- Reviews and adapts lesson plans to meet the needs of individual students and/or groups.
- Organizes the teaching environment to maximize the learning experience and provide a safe learning environment
- Conducts training from a prepared lesson plan and adjusts training sessions as required to ensure that objectives are attained.
- Completes training records and forms.
- Participates in training planning activities and sessions and provides input to the Training Division.
- Adheres to safety guidelines and follows safety procedures as identified by department policy and NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions.
Qualifications:
- Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control.
- Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
- Written Communication – Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
- Delegation – Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
- Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others
- Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values.judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
- Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Education and/or Experience
- At least 5 years of teaching experience related to NFPA levels
- High School diploma or GED; At least 5 years of fire fighting experience with an organized fire department
- IFSAC or ProBoard Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Fire Fighter II certification.
- Driver/Operator-Pumper certification
- Fire Instructor I certification
- Driver/Operator-Aerial certification
- Airport Fire Fighter Certifications
