Training Lieutenant - Fire

**Position subject to close at any time** 

For consideration, the following certifications must be uploaded at the time of application in one (1) PDF file:  

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• Florida Firefighter II 
• Florida State Instructor I Certificate
• Florida State Fire Officer I Certificate
• Florida State Live Fire Instructor I
• 16 Hour EVOC course approved by the State of Florida
• Florida State Certified Emergency Medical Technician
• Florida State Pump Operator Certificate (must be able to acquire within six(6) months)

Please do not upload any additional certifications, licenses or documents.    

Annual Paramedic Incentive $10,500 after precepting.

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS:  INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.   

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform responsible management work involving the coordination of training policies and procedures of subordinate, Fire personnel to ensure compliance with all departmental policies, procedures and State and National Standards regulatory requirements applicable to the work.   Employees in this classification function at middle management level and are responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness training operations.   Employee works with considerable independence in the delivery of fire service training.  Objective is to ensure the general welfare and safety of fire crews and the general public.  

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Supervises trainsand evaluates Fire Service crews according to established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work; assists in formulation and delivery of training procedures and performs in-service training of Fire Fighters; enforces departmental rules, policies and regulations; assists in the development and planning of emergency response. 
• Supports supervisor in planning, organizing and implementingdepartment goals and objectives; coordinates and integrates all activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Organizes, assigns and supervises departmental duties of subordinate Firefighter personnel.
• Responds to fire alarms in the County and emergency medical calls; controls emergency medical/fire rescue; suppresses and extinguishes fires; stabilizes patients; performs salvage operations after emergency situation is controlled and/or suppressed; reviews all Fire/EMS incidents.
• Communicates with dispatch, emergency room physicians and staff, police, fire officers and related personnel for the accurate and efficient dissemination of information.
• Drives, operates and inspects Fire Department vehicles; operates, utilizes and inspects Fire Department equipment and gear; operates, tests and inspects pumps and hydrants; ensures repair, readiness and accessibility of all fire rescue equipment.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Education:  High School Diploma or GED required. Associate in Science Degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) preferred.

Experience:  Minimum one (1) year of experience as an Engineer for Osceola County Fire Rescue or minimum of one (1) year paid, professional experience as a Company Officer with another Fire Department. 

Required Certifications:

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• Florida Firefighter II 
• Florida State Instructor I Certificate
• Florida State Fire Officer I Certificate
• Florida State Live Fire Instructor I
• 16 Hour EVOC course approved by the State of Florida
• Florida State Certified Emergency Medical Technician
• Florida State Pump Operator Certificate (must be able to acquire within six(6) months)
• Valid Florida Driver License 

Preferred Certifications: 

• American Heart Association  ACLS (preferred)
• Florida State Certified Paramedic (preferred) 
• American Heart Association PALS Instructor (preferred)
• PHTLS Instructor (preferred)
• Rope Operations level (preferred)
• Confined Space, Operations level (preferred)
• VMR, Collapse, Operations level (preferred)
• Trench Operations level (preferred)
• Hazardous Material Technician (preferred)

• Ability to effectively train and supervise a staff comprised of professionals engaged in carrying out fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials control functions.
• Through knowledge of current principles and practices of fire rescue and paramedic work, governing laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Through knowledge of pre-established County and State policies and procedures applicable to the work.
• Ability to supervise and provide safe medical rescue methods, procedures and practices.
• Ability to understand, follow, direct and supervise written and oral instructions.
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the principles and techniques of customer relations skills; ability to deal diplomatically with irate, violent or frantic individuals; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Skill in analytically observing, and objectively and clearly reporting routine and non-routine, emergency and non-emergency activities.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, supervisors and the general public.
• Skill in operating moderately heavy/heavy fire rescue vehicles and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Very Heavy
• 100 pounds lifting.
   Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs. 
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear. 
• Good eye sight for production or safety of self and others. 
• Requires physical agility in climbing, kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, and reaching. 
• Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: 

 Requires exposure to extreme heat and adverse or hazardous atmospheres, as well as adverse weather conditions.

Salary : $31