Training Captain

Position Title: Training Captain

Employment Status: Full-Time, CareerFLSA Classification:

Reports To: Division Chief of Training

Division: Training

Salary Range: $125,000–$135,000

Work Schedule: 40-hour workweek

Position Summary: Under the supervision and direction of the Division Chief of Training, the Training Captain develops, delivers, and evaluates District training programs and manages training facilities and equipment. The position assigns and supervises work, evaluates personnel, maintains records, and applies District policies and corrective actions within assigned authority. The Training Captain also drives, operates, and maintains District apparatus and equipment; provides emergency and non-emergency medical services within EMT certification and the District Medical Director’s protocols; and directs, supervises, and performs firefighting, search and rescue, salvage and overhaul, special operations, and inspections. The position operates within the established chain of command and supports the District’s training and emergency response programs. This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Training Program Leadership Develop, implement, and evaluate the District’s training program to ensure all operational criteria are met and that qualification of all personnel meets state and national requirements Develop training standards consistent with all District operations Develop and implement an annual master training schedule to assist in monthly detailed scheduling of training sessions Assist in long range planning in the area of training and safety needs Operational Readiness and Compliance Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, all rules, policies and procedures of the Fire District, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Weld County Board of County Commissioners, and Colorado Department of Health and Environment Evaluate and track certification standards and testing for all personnel consistent with the District training program Develops and maintains training records, tracks reports, and maintains certification records for District personnel Instructional Leadership and Development Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs that meet national and state criteria and requirements for certification of personnel in an effective manner, considering safety of the participants as the highest priority Proactively address and correct program deficiencies identified by routine or periodic assessments Prepares, organizes, and conducts annual firefighter academies as required by the District Budget and Resource Management Manages District training facilities and equipment; collaborates with line staff to keep facilities and training grounds clean, restock supplies, and remove waste created by training activities Assist the Division Chief of Training with data compilation for the annual proposed budget Interagency Coordination Interact and cooperate in a positive and professional manner with all personnel and customers of the District Maintain a positive working relationship with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Fire District’s Medical Director, local Community Colleges, neighboring agencies, and other community partners the District conducts business Attend and participate in all county and state training officer organizations Emergency Response and Command Support Safely, competently, and efficiently operate all District apparatus, vehicles, and equipment Responds to emergency incidents as needed for command and control and serves as Incident Safety Officer consistent with certification and assignment; uses the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to support effective and safe emergency scene management Provide, and/or assist in providing, emergency medical services, search, rescue and/or extrication activities to victims of medical emergencies, fires, auto accidents, etc., in accordance with prescribed emergency medical care procedures, and within the scope of services permitted by the State of Colorado EMT-B or EMT-P certification Participate in and respond to fire and other emergency alarms, in accordance with prescribed training and safety practices to minimize public and personal hazards Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Use all safety equipment Properly operate in and function with self-contained breathing apparatus, personal protective clothing, and other specialized equipment Personnel Supervision Supervise and manage line-staff of the District in coordination with fire, rescue and emergency medical services as needed or directed Assigns duties, supervises work, completes employee performance assessments and evaluations, and applies policies for corrective actions under the direction of the Division Chief of Training Policy Development and Administration Consistently promotes a professional image of the District and represents District values in the performance of all duties Understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions of superior officers Facilitate change when needed to District policies, procedures, instructions, and guidelines Attend all required meetings and trainings Additional Duties Performs other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief, consistent with the scope and level of responsibility of the position

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Colorado law. This position requires work in a variety of locations and conditions, including but not limited to, the fire station and other similar inside work areas, and emergency scenes of every type A portion of this position will involve sedentary, administrative work in an office environment; however, the Training Captain also shall respond to emergency incidents and conduct training exercises as needed or required Strenuous physical activity under extreme adverse conditions will be required periodically This position requires standing, running, walking, sitting, kneeling, stooping, bending, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, crawling, jumping, sliding, climbing, pinching, gripping, digging, spraying, reaching overhead, reaching away from body, and repetitive motion Will be required to work in all weather conditions and in extreme temperatures twenty degrees below zero (-20 degrees) Fahrenheit and in excess of one hundred degrees (100 degrees) Fahrenheit Work may be performed under dangerous, hazardous and adverse conditions, including but not limited to, weakened structures, slippery and uneven surfaces, proximity to moving mechanical equipment, burning structures, broken glass or other materials, electrical currents, high places, and confined spaces Work may result in exposure to contaminated environments, including but not limited to, hazardous materials, smoke, gases, chemicals, fumes, odors, mists and dusts, requiring the use of personal protective equipment Work may result in exposure to infectious diseases or illnesses, such as Hepatitis A, B or C, HIV, tuberculosis, smallpox, etc. Work may result in exposure to high noise levels requiring the wearing of hearing protection This position demands frequent use of sensory activities such as talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling (identifying objects by touch), depth perception and color vision This position will involve periods of high physical, mental and/or emotional stress Equal Employment Opportunity The District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in accordance with federal and state law, including the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. At-Will Employment Statement This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and does not alter the at-will employment relationship. Employment may be terminated at any time in accordance with applicable law.