FIRE DISTRICT TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR 5311

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for establishing a training program and conducting all training activities for a fire department and its companies: including, but not limited to, department and company drills; probationary member training; classroom, hands-on and driver training, and annual recertification. The employee shall maintain program records as required to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and departmental regulations. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative supervisor and is reviewed through observation and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops and implements training programs and class curricula to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations;

Updates the training program and curricula as needed to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations;

Instructs and evaluates firefighter performance in field training and classroom training, such as apparatus placement, hose handling and vehicle extrication;

Reports to the Chief of the department and the Board of Fire Commissioners regarding activities and training deficiencies;

Makes recommendations for training program improvement;

Serves as liaison with the Chief of the department and Company Officers to identify and strengthen any weaknesses in firefighters’ training development;

Schedules weekly/monthly training classes;

Maintains training information in the Red Alert system.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern firefighting and prevention; thorough knowledge of the literature, equipment and other materials needed in the instruction of firefighting, fire prevention and fields of fire safety; thorough knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing firefighting, fire safety, fire prevention and detection; good knowledge of the modern developments and current literature available and sources of information pertaining to fire education; ability to develop, plan and present effective fire safety and training programs for all levels of experience; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Possession of New York State Certification as a Fire Instructor I.

R2/14/18

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive