MUNICIPAL TRAINING OFFICER
/FIREFIGHTER 5350
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class is
responsible for developing, implementing and administering training curriculums
oriented toward providing firefighters with the necessary information regarding
modern firefighting principles, procedures and practices. The incumbent
exercises a considerable amount of independent judgment and initiative in the
development of the training curriculums. In addition, the incumbent is
responsible for pre-establishing courses of action in the event of a fire
related or medical emergency. Other fire prevention and suppression duties are
included. Work is performed under the direct supervision
of the Fire District Manager. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Authorizes,
develops, implements and administers training curriculums;
Provides
training as needed or requested for members of the department;
Maintains
and provides necessary reporting of training records, compliance and
proficiencies of paid firefighters;
Surveys
commercial, public and private establishments with the intended goal of
developing a pre-established response plan in the event of any fire or medical emergency;
Responds
to and mitigates calls for fire, rescue and medical emergencies;
Drives
and operates emergency response apparatus and equipment properly for fire
control and rescue activity;
Performs
fire suppression and rescue related tasks;
Performs
miscellaneous work as assigned.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting
principles, procedures and practices; thorough knowledge of literature,
equipment and other materials needed in the adequate instruction of fire
prevention and suppression procedures; ability to develop and administer
complex training curriculums; ability to maintain and report clear and concise
records; ability to use sound judgment in the development of response plans;
ability to use sound judgment in firefighting and fire prevention; ability to
act quickly and calmy in emergencies; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a standard senior high school or
possession of a high school equivalency diploma and status as an active paid or
volunteer firefighter, or as a retired paid firefighter, certification as a NYS
Fire Instructor II, and appointment as a NYS Municipal Training Officer in accordance
with the provisions of 19 NYCRR Part 438 New York State Fire Training Program –
Minimum Standards.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
At
the time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, employees must
possess certification as a NYS Fire Instructor II, and appointment as a NYS
Municipal Training Officer in accordance with the provisions of 19 NYCRR Part
438 New York State Fire Training Program – Minimum Standards
9/9/24
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive