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October 24, 2024

The City of Fairbanks

Fairbanks

FULL TIME


Training Captain

Job Summary
Job Summary:
This position is responsible to the Fire Chief or designated chief officer for the proper implementation of training for the Fairbanks Fire Department, including all programs and policies. The Training Captain will work within the Manual of Directives to ensure compliance with SOPs and safety during training evolutions. It is responsible for maintaining all training files and records for the Department, assists with daily apparatus inspection and maintenance to ensure a maximum degree of readiness for all FFD emergency equipment, and ensures the safe driving and operation of all FFD apparatus for emergency and nonemergency service. This position performs a variety of supervisory, technical, and administrative work in the following areas: fire suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous materials, fire prevention, and training activities within FFD.

Essential Job Functions / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Essential Job Functions:
  • Deliver training based on the yearly/ongoing schedule of training.
  • Ensure that each station is provided with sufficient copies of the departmental training materials, including revisions and additions.
  • Organize and conduct practical and technical courses of instruction on firefighting for the company officers and members.
  • Review and revise established training material to incorporate the benefits of improved materials, methods, procedures, or equipment into the departmental training program.
  • Provide and ensure comprehensive training for all recruit firefighters by delivering and providing instruction for the FFD recruit training academy.
  • Develop and administer written examinations and employ other evaluation methods.
  • Maintain training records with Human Resources to ensure proper documentation and evaluation.
  • Reinstate and ensure the City can offer the CPAT test in-house year round.
The above are examples which are representative of assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Candidates must demonstrate these factors satisfactorily during a prescribed probationary period for continued employment.
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of fire service instruction.
  • Knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations related to the City and surrounding fire departments.
  • Knowledge of instructional / learning methods, procedures, and strategies.
  • Knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention procedures, techniques, and equipment.
  • Ability to prepare instructional materials, lesson plans, training bulletins, written examinations, and visual aids.
  • Ability to prepare both oral and written reports.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.


Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Five years of experience in professional firefighting.
  • Must have or be able to get and maintain a valid State of Alaska driver's license throughout employment.
  • Possess Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, and Fire Instructor I certification or have the ability to obtain within a time frame established by the Chief. Fire Officer II and Fire Instructor II are preferred. Possess ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications or have the ability to obtain them by the end of the probationary period.
  • Two-year degree in fire science or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
  • A current State of Alaska Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic is preferred.
  • Must successfully be evaluated by the City of Fairbanks medical evaluator as capable of functioning as a firefighter.
  • Must successfully pass a DOT Haz-Mat Physical.

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