Fire Training Coordinator

Type: Permanent Full-Time, Non-Union
Salary: $75,982.00 to $89,398.00 annually and a Competitive Benefits Package
Hours of work: Flexible 40 hour per week, nights, weekends, holidays and on call
Department: Emergency Services

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief in conjunction with the Director of Emergency Services the Fire Training Coordinator is responsible for the planning, promoting, and directing of the Fire Department Training Program and use of department training resources in compliance with Department policies and operating guidelines as well as legislative requirements pertaining to Firefighter training. The Fire Training Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining all required training and currency for the Role.

The Fire Training Coordinator advises the Deputy Fire Chief of the results of the evaluation of operational effectiveness, practical performance, and new programs pertaining to the training needs of the Department. This position researches and identifies training needs and requirements; evaluates new firefighting equipment and establishes related training methods and techniques; develops training procedures, programs, and course materials; conducts training sessions, and ensures for the provision of consistent and timely, planning, development, implementation, coordination, and delivery of the Fire Department’s Training Programs. They develop and maintain all required training records for the department and each member.

Qualifications:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent post-secondary education.
• Preferred qualification certifications include the following:
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2
  • NFPA 1002 Pump OPPS
  • NFPA 1072/472 to the Operations Level
  • NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 1 (IFSAC/Proboard)
  • NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level 1 (IFSAC/Proboard)
  • NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level 2 (IFSAC/Proboard)
  • NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Level 1 (IFSAC/Proboard)
• Any additional Training and Instructional courses or education.
• Valid First Aid and BLS CPR with AED.
• Firefighting and rescue experience.
• Working knowledge of firefighting and emergency response, The Occupational Health and Safety Act, The Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, NFPA, Section 21, applicable municipal by-laws, and all related Acts and regulations.
• Knowledge of effective training procedures for Fire Department personnel.
• Knowledge of modern firefighting and fire prevention methods, techniques and fire investigations.
• Knowledge of the municipality and surrounding areas protected by agreements.
• Knowledge of the infrastructure in the municipality.
• Knowledge of all apparatus and equipment.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, GIS, Outlook and FirePro Software.
• Valid class “DZ” driver’s license or equivalent with a clean driver abstract.

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