Training Captain - Fire

Firefighter Training Manager

This listing closes on 11 / 7 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer : Osceola County

Salary : $35.96 Hourly

Location : Kissimmee, FL

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 02752

Department : EMERG SERVICES

Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 7 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

General Description of Duties

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

• Florida Firefighter II
• Florida State Fire Instructor I Certificate
• Florida State Engineers Certification (within 12 months of initial hire)
• Florida State Fire Officer I Certificate
• Current Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer or CPR equivalent certification from an organization approved by the Bureau of EMS pursuant to 64J-2.038, Florida Administrative Code.
• 16 Hour EVOC course approved by the State of Florida

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

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 mid-level management and are responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of training operations. Employees work with considerable independence in the delivery of fire service training. The objective is to ensure the general welfare and safety of fire crews and the general public.

Essential Job Functions

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : High School Diploma or GED. Experience : Two (2) years' professional experience as a Company Officer. Required Certifications :

Preferred Certifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 eyesight 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.

Employee Benefits

Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.

Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we're here to support you every step of the way.

Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83.5% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.

Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base Plan

Coverage

Employee

Employee + 1

Family

Health-HRA Base

$0.00

$130.46

$202.93

HRA Buy-Up

$37.60

$174.33

$271.19

Dental Base

$0.00

$12.72

$23.42

Dental Buy-Up

$3.35

$19.24

$32.63

Vision

$3.42

$6.84

$9.15