Community Risk Reduction Coordinator - Fire Rescue - Public Safety Department

**Close Date: April 10, 2025**

The Community Risk Reduction Coordinator promotes, coordinates and conducts activities which educate and inform the community and department members concerning community risk reduction and fire and life safety. The incumbent maintains effective working relationships with employees, community members, and others in support of assigned duties.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Interacts with civic organizations, community leaders, and schools to determine community needs identified in the Community Risk Assessment (CRA); determines Community Risk Reduction educational priorities, goals, and objectives and develops related implementation strategies

Compiles and interprets data for the Community Risk Assessment and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and documentation of public education activities and maintains appropriate files

Identifies, modifies, implements, evaluates, and prioritizes educational programs to address the needs of target audiences and fire districts; working with station officers to communicate and identify risks and needs to the public

Prepares, selects, and/or creates appropriate materials and methods to reach selected audiences effectively, with priority on tools that have been tested and evaluated for effectiveness; prepares other instructional materials and training as necessary; prioritizes own work assignments, conducts research, and analyzes data related to inspections and community risk

Evaluates the effectiveness of community risk reduction and fire and life safety classes in response to audience attendance, program evaluations, instruction methods, while ensuring the material is up-to-date and reflects current strategies in risk reduction

Delivers educational programs and/or instructs Line personnel or other staff in delivering educational programs, reviews current publications and media for ideas and resources

Publishes fire and life safety information through Public Safety's PIO; researches, plans, composes, and disseminates news items, articles, and stories as related to the department's public education program; responds to inquiries from the media and the general public through the PIO; conducts a variety of activities to develop and maintain public awareness of and support for education initiatives

Plans and executes fire drills and advises property owners and/or managers of methods to improve life safety evacuation plans

Supervises, trains, directs, evaluates and participate in the work assignments and activities of Community Risk Specialists and other assigned personnel

Plans, supervises and participates in the development of professional and comprehensive lesson plans, instructor guides, participant handouts, PowerPoint presentations, class flyers, pamphlets, inspection forms and checklists to support community education and risk reduction training needs

Manages the development and coordination of community education and risk reduction programs and training classes for county representatives, first responders, and community members, including diverse audiences of all ages, abilities, cultures and backgrounds

Evaluates community education and risk reduction program needs and provide recommendations to achieve program goals and objectives

Monitors, inputs, and manage all scheduled community education and risk reduction related activities on the Fire Departments tracking software

Develops, updates, publishes and manages the community education and emergency preparedness content on the Department's website through the PIO and other content as directed

Participates in the development and coordination of the Department's community education and risk reduction media campaigns and ongoing social media and public outreach efforts

Develops, coordinates, implements, and promotes community risk reduction programs, services and events with other government agencies and community-based organizations as directed

Serves as a Department resource to refer and connect community residents to a variety of health and wellness services, particularly high-risk, vulnerable and underserved populations

Ensures the content of all Department community education and risk reduction publications and digital media products reflect current applicable laws, statistics, technologies and recognized industry standards and best practices

Researches, analyzes, and synthesizes data and information to prepare written documents, reports and recommendations as directed

Attends meetings, trainings and conferences as required

Works irregular or protracted hours and responds promptly to call-backs

Communicates and coordinates with Fire Marshal to obtain needed CRR initiatives in the community

Communicates and coordinates with other agencies on CRR opportunities

Participates in community events such as but not limited to festivals, parades, school functions, etc.

Conducts outreach programs such as but not limited to smoke detector canvases

Perform other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

Training and Experience:

Associate’s degree in fire science/technology, sociology, psychology, public education, or a closely related field; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to those listed above.

Licenses and Certifications:

Driver’s license from state of residence

CPR certification

Possess a Florida Firefighter I Certificate or must be obtained within 2 years of employment

Fire & Life Safety Specialist - must be obtained in first year of employment

Junior Fire Setter Program - must be obtained in first two years of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Fire Instructor

Three years of experience in fire prevention/community risk reduction

Experience in classroom instruction and curriculum development

Two years of experience as an instructor

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

highly developed oral and written communication skills

good listening

give presentations to adults as well as children

utilize computer design, publishing software, and social media platforms

design quality brochures, signs, and other promotional materials

effective public relations skills

relate to teachers and other organizations

mechanical aptitude

tact and diplomacy

good PC skills

supervise and train others

organizational and time management skills

techniques and procedures of research, analysis, and presentation of data

public information practices

fire service procedures

plan, develop, and implement public education programs

organize and supervise activities for a large size group

follow and apply general instructions in accordance with established policies

prepare and maintain accurate records and reports

maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees, the public, representatives of other agencies and the news media

operate various office equipment, such as personal computers, telephones, faxes and copy machine

speak to an individual or a group for an extended period of time

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.