Division Chiefdom Training

Division Chief Of Training

The Division Chief of Training is responsible for overseeing, directing, organizing, evaluating, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of fire authority training. This position's areas of responsibility include training in structural & wildland firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue, special and technical operations, apparatus and equipment operation, emergency response, incident command, safety, all-hazard environment, and personnel development. This position will ensure all personnel are adequately trained in state and National standards, and are current with their required certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Under the direction of the Deputy Chief the Division Chief of Training, develops curriculum and programs, and coordinates and implements training, in the areas of responsibility
• Responsible for the development, review, and maintenance of the comprehensive records as related to training and certification tracking of all department personnel
• Responsible for oversight and approval of training requests; including supervisor approval and budget management
• Directs, reviews, coordinates, and creates oversight for program implementation from the Training Liaison
• Directs the training of all personnel of the department; makes recommendations to the Deputy Chief regarding training of career and volunteer personnel
• Ensures training meets the standards of the following regulatory agency guidelines, Colorado Division or Fire Prevention, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Incident Qualification System (IQS), National Fire Protection Association and adhere to Authority's SOG's
• Ensures consistent training delivery across the Authority
• Works in conjunction with the All-Valley Training Consortium to identify local area needs and collaborate on training topics and delivery
• Assist with local colleges in the development of college Fire courses and Academies
• Works with the Fire Apparatus Standardization Team (FAST) for oversight coordination and training implementation
• Responsible for development, education, and training of special response, ex : swift water, ice, high angle rescues
• Represent the Authority and acts as liaison with other jurisdictional agencies or organizations for training
• Works in conjunction with the Deputy Chiefs for strategic planning, goal setting and objectives for the Authority's fire training programs within the areas of responsibility
• Advises Authority leadership on new requirements emerging in training; and on new equipment, equipment replacement and failures as they relate to the areas of responsibility
• Responsible for determining the proficiency and skill level of Authority firefighters, engineers, and volunteers prior to allowing them to be signed off for solo duty
• Ensure that the Authority apparatus' are equipped with required equipment and supplies as required by the Authority and State of Colorado
• Responsible for evaluating and preparing grants for Authority training activities, apparatus and other Authority related needs
• Responsible for purchasing and reporting purchases of all materials, equipment and supplies for training or otherwise as directed by the Deputy Chiefs
• Define and recommends, administers and evaluates certification standards and testing for all Authority personnel within the areas of responsibility
• Develop, maintain, schedule, and monitor new personnel training orientation and academies for all Authority personnel, including career and volunteer
• Works as an officer on call, and responds to fire and medical calls as needed or directed
• Complete trainings necessary to retain and maintain all certifications as required
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :