Training Captain

Description

Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District

Job Description

Position Title: Training Captain

Employment Status: Full-Time, Career

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Division Chief of Training

Division: Training

Salary Range: $125,000–$135,000

Work Schedule: 40-hour workweek

Effective Date: January 1, 2027

Approved By: District Chief

Position Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Division Chief of Training, the Training Captain develops, delivers, and evaluates District training programs and manages training facilities and equipment. The position assigns and supervises work, evaluates personnel, maintains records, and applies District policies and corrective actions within assigned authority.

The Training Captain also drives, operates, and maintains District apparatus and equipment; provides emergency and non-emergency medical services within EMT certification and the District Medical Director’s protocols; and directs, supervises, and performs firefighting, search and rescue, salvage and overhaul, special operations, and inspections.

The position operates within the established chain of command and supports the District’s training and emergency response programs. This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Training Program Leadership

• •Develop, implement, and evaluate the District’s training program to ensure all operational criteria are met and that qualification of all personnel meets state and national requirements
• •Develop training standards consistent with all District operations
• •Develop and implement an annual master training schedule to assist in monthly detailed scheduling of training sessions
• •Assist in long range planning in the area of training and safety needs

Operational Readiness and Compliance

• •Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, all rules, policies and procedures of the Fire District, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Weld County Board of County Commissioners, and Colorado Department of Health and Environment
• •Evaluate and track certification standards and testing for all personnel consistent with the District training program
• •Develops and maintains training records, tracks reports, and maintains certification records for District personnel

Instructional Leadership and Development

• •Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs that meet national and state criteria and requirements for certification of personnel in an effective manner, considering safety of the participants as the highest priority
• •Proactively address and correct program deficiencies identified by routine or periodic assessments
• •Prepares, organizes, and conducts annual firefighter academies as required by the District

Budget and Resource Management

• •Manages District training facilities and equipment; collaborates with line staff to keep facilities and training grounds clean, restock supplies, and remove waste created by training activities
• •Assist the Division Chief of Training with data compilation for the annual proposed budget

Interagency Coordination

• •Interact and cooperate in a positive and professional manner with all personnel and customers of the District
• •Maintain a positive working relationship with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Fire District’s Medical Director, local Community Colleges, neighboring agencies, and other community partners the District conducts business
• •Attend and participate in all county and state training officer organizations

Emergency Response and Command Support

• •Safely, competently, and efficiently operate all District apparatus, vehicles, and equipment
• •Responds to emergency incidents as needed for command and control and serves as Incident Safety Officer consistent with certification and assignment; uses the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to support effective and safe emergency scene management
• •Provide, and/or assist in providing, emergency medical services, search, rescue and/or extrication activities to victims of medical emergencies, fires, auto accidents, etc., in accordance with prescribed emergency medical care procedures, and within the scope of services permitted by the State of Colorado EMT-B or EMT-P certification
• •Participate in and respond to fire and other emergency alarms, in accordance with prescribed training and safety practices to minimize public and personal hazards
• •Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Use all safety equipment
• •Properly operate in and function with self-contained breathing apparatus, personal protective clothing, and other specialized equipment

Personnel Supervision

• •Supervise and manage line-staff of the District in coordination with fire, rescue and emergency medical services as needed or directed
• •Assigns duties, supervises work, completes employee performance assessments and evaluations, and applies policies for corrective actions under the direction of the Division Chief of Training

Policy Development and Administration

• •Consistently promotes a professional image of the District and represents District values in the performance of all duties
• •Understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions of superior officers
• •Facilitate change when needed to District policies, procedures, instructions, and guidelines
• •Attend all required meetings and trainings

Additional Duties

Performs other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief, consistent with the scope and level of responsibility of the position

Minimum Qualifications

• •High school diploma or GED
• •Five (5) years of emergency services experience, including at least three (3) years as a company officer or higher

Required at Date of Hire

• •Valid state driver’s license and safe driving record
• •American Heart Association CPR certification
• •Knowledge of ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
• •State of Colorado Firefighter II certification
• •State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Operations certification
• •State of Colorado Fire Instructor I certification
• •State of Colorado Fire Officer I certification
• •Colorado EMT certification
• •S-130/S-190 wildland certification

Conditions of Continued Employment

• •Obtain and maintain National Registry EMT, ICS 300 and 400, State of Colorado Live Fire 1403 Instructor, Colorado Driver Operator, and Colorado Firefighter and Driver Operator Proctor certifications within twelve (12) months of hire
• •Obtain and maintain Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) or State of Colorado Incident Safety Officer certification and Colorado Fire Officer II certification within twenty-four (24) months of hire
• •Obtain an associate’s degree in any field by 2028
• •Obtain and maintain the Center of Public Excellence Training Officer designation by 2029
• •Obtain a bachelor’s degree in any field by 2030
• •Successfully complete all required training and maintain all District-required certifications and licensure
• •Comply with District policies and performance expectations, including an acceptable rating under the District Physical Fitness Standards Program
• •Successfully complete an annual physical examination provided by the District’s designated medical provider and an annual physical fitness assessment
• •Successfully complete a criminal background check

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• •Knowledge of firefighting, fire prevention, rescue, hazardous materials, special operations, emergency medical care, training methods, and applicable state and national standards
• •Ability to perform and teach fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical duties and methods
• •Ability to teach, coach, and assist peers, subordinates, and superiors while representing District values
• •Strong verbal and writte