Battalion Chief - Training
Battalion Chief - Training
Posted on :
27-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
USD 115863 - 127891
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
27-04-2025
Job Description
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Development implementation and direction of department training program to meet department training objectives in accordance with state and federal requirements.
- Designated department training coordinator responsible for tracking and entry of training documentation into applicable TCFP TDSHS and other data bases.
- Coordinate and deliver lecture based and handson training evolutions to include company multicompany multijurisdiction live fire and other special teams training evolutions to meet department objectives.
- Serve as department point of contact and compliance representative for TCFP TDSHS and ISO to include inspections evaluations and information needs.
- Supervise company officers in performance of firefighting rescue EMS hazardous materials public relation administrative and maintenance duties as outlined in department policy procedures guidelines directives and protocols.
- Function in place of Battalion Chief Operations as directed or necessary.
- Perform minimum one 48hr operations tour per quarter in Shift Supervisor role.
- Comply with department policies guidelines directives and protocols.
- Perform initial department accident and injury investigations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received:
- Will receive supervision from department Assistant Chief and above
Knowledge / Skills:
- Must possess strong knowledge of the Incident Management System fire ground strategy and tactics current rescue practices and EMS patient care standards.
- Must possess strong knowledge of current training methodologies techniques and practices in both classroom and field settings.
- Must have working computer knowledge including Microsoft Office software suite.
- Must possess strong verbal communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications (Duration of employment):
- High school diploma or GED
- TCFP Structural Fire Fighter Advanced certification
- TCFP Fire Officer III certification
- TCFP Instructor II certification
- TCFP Driver/Operator Pumper certification
- TCFP Driver/Operator Aerial certification
- TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician
- TCFP Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
- TCFP Incident Safety Officer certification
- Blue Card Incident Commander certification
- TDSHS/National Registry EMTBasic certification/licensure
- TEEX Structural Collapse Technician course completion
- Valid Texas Class B Exempt drivers license
- NIMS
- 6years Company Officer experience
- Satisfactorily pass annual EMS protocol testing administered by medical director
- 40college hours from accredited college or university
- TCFP Incident Commander certification Within 1year of employment
- TCFP Fire Officer IV Within 1year of employment
- TCFP Instructor III and Field Examiner Within 6months of employment
Physical & Job Requirements:
- Carry 100lbs for a minimum of 200 while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection
- Connect carry and operate fire hose on burning materials/objects at grade level below grade level and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
- Carry deploy climb and operate from ground ladders at grade level below grade level and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
- Operate at heights during fire and rescue operations including climbing aerial ladders while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
- Operate hand tools (axe Halligan pike pole) and power tools/equipment (saws extrication equipment) at grade level below grade and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
- Perform rescue operations of persons trapped in burning structures vehicles machinery and other objects using extrication equipment and other power tools while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
- Perform patient care to sick and injured in accordance with state requirements and department protocols as established by department medical director. This is inclusive of patient assessment treatment extrication and reporting practices
- Observe and follow established department safety rules inclusive of protective equipment respiratory protection and other apparel/devices as appropriate
- Drive and operate department vehicles in accordance with applicable state laws and department policies inclusive of pump operations aerial operations water supply operations and other emergency activities
- Perform all job duties in both indoor and outdoor settings with varying weather conditions (dry/rain/snow) and temperature (cold/hot)
- Perform all job duties in areas with potentially high levels of ambient noise from apparatus equipment and machinery
- Subject to mandatory recall during times of natural disaster extreme conditions and as directed by department and/or city government
- Only fulltime employment with the City of Stafford permitted. Additional FullTime employment of any type is not permitted during length of employment.
Hiring Process:
- Applications with attached copies of all required certifications college transcripts and drivers license due by 5:00pm on May 2 2025. Failure to provide all required copies will be cause for disqualification from testing.
- Applicants meeting requirements will be contacted for next steps in process.
The City of Stafford is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
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