Coordinator, Fire Service Academy
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Job Location:
Asheville, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and manage all operations of the Fire Academy ensuring high-quality safe and compliant fire service training. This includes recruiting candidates advising planning organizing and coordinating courses training activities and certification programs in alignment with state and national fire service standards. The position also functions as a liaison between AB Tech state agencies and partner fire departments maintaining strong community and industry essence this position ensures that the Fire Academy operates efficiently safely and in full compliance with fire service standards while preparing students for successful careers in fire and emergency services.
Duties
1. Plans organizes and coordinates all Fire Academy courses training activities and certifications offered through Continuing Education ensuring compliance with the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal ( OSFM ) standards and North Carolina Community College System ( NCCCS ) regulations. 2. Develops and maintains comprehensive Fire Academy schedules training calendars and course timelines. 3. Develops updates and enforces the academys Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) safety protocols and operational guidelines. 4. Recruits trains supervises and mentors academy instructors to ensure professionalism instructional consistency and high-quality training delivery. 5. Secures instructional materials supplies and equipment prior to the start of each class or training session. 6. Accurately completes submits and maintains all program documentation and records required by the NCOSFM NCCCS and the college. 7. Monitors student attendance academic progress and hands-on performance throughout the duration of the academy. 8. Serves as a liaison between A-B Tech the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal and local fire departments. 9. Builds and maintains strong partnerships with local fire departments training officers firefighters college staff and other stakeholders to foster open communication and collaboration. 10. Provides individual counseling and support to students and instructors as needed coordinating remediation tutoring or make-up sessions when appropriate. 11. Distributes class materials manuals and resources to instructors and students. 12. Oversees classroom laboratory and field training to ensure consistent instructional quality and adherence to academy standards. 13. Enforces academy discipline professional standards and the student code of conduct. 14. Develops and manages the academys physical fitness program to ensure recruits meet the physical and mental demands of the fire service. 15. Coordinates and conducts physical fitness training sessions emphasizing endurance strength agility and firefighter wellness. 16. Oversees safety protocols during all classroom laboratory field and live-fire training exercises. 17. Conducts routine inspections of training props equipment tools and personal protective equipment ( PPE ) to ensure proper function and safety. 18. Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations college safety standards and other applicable safety requirements. 19. Orders inventories and maintains all academy equipment PPE and consumable supplies. 20. Coordinates the required annual maintenance testing and repair of training equipment vehicles and facilities. 21. Promotes the Fire Academy through recruitment initiatives community outreach and public information events to increase awareness and enrollment. 22. Coordinates academy graduation ceremonies and recognition events. 23. Collaborates as an active member of the department division college and broader firefighting community. 24. Contributes to the College Vision Mission Values and RISE statement. 25. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects. 26. Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Associate or Bachelors degree in the Emergency Services field 2. Certified American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor 3. Two years of full-time or equivalent experience as a certified and qualified OSFM Fire Instructor. 4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish an East Slavic language and/or American Sign Language.
The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and manage all operations of the Fire Academy ensuring high-quality safe and compliant fire service training. This includes recruiting candidates advising planning organizing and coordinating courses training activities and certification programs in alignment with state and national fire service standards. The position also functions as a liaison between AB Tech state agencies and partner fire departments maintaining strong community and industry essence this position ensures that the Fire Academy operates efficiently safely and in full compliance with fire service standards while preparing students for successful careers in fire and emergency services.
Duties
1. Plans organizes and coordinates all Fire Academy courses training activities and certifications offered through Continuing Education ensuring compliance with the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal ( OSFM ) standards and North Carolina Community College System ( NCCCS ) regulations. 2. Develops and maintains comprehensive Fire Academy schedules training calendars and course timelines. 3. Develops updates and enforces the academys Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) safety protocols and operational guidelines. 4. Recruits trains supervises and mentors academy instructors to ensure professionalism instructional consistency and high-quality training delivery. 5. Secures instructional materials supplies and equipment prior to the start of each class or training session. 6. Accurately completes submits and maintains all program documentation and records required by the NCOSFM NCCCS and the college. 7. Monitors student attendance academic progress and hands-on performance throughout the duration of the academy. 8. Serves as a liaison between A-B Tech the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal and local fire departments. 9. Builds and maintains strong partnerships with local fire departments training officers firefighters college staff and other stakeholders to foster open communication and collaboration. 10. Provides individual counseling and support to students and instructors as needed coordinating remediation tutoring or make-up sessions when appropriate. 11. Distributes class materials manuals and resources to instructors and students. 12. Oversees classroom laboratory and field training to ensure consistent instructional quality and adherence to academy standards. 13. Enforces academy discipline professional standards and the student code of conduct. 14. Develops and manages the academys physical fitness program to ensure recruits meet the physical and mental demands of the fire service. 15. Coordinates and conducts physical fitness training sessions emphasizing endurance strength agility and firefighter wellness. 16. Oversees safety protocols during all classroom laboratory field and live-fire training exercises. 17. Conducts routine inspections of training props equipment tools and personal protective equipment ( PPE ) to ensure proper function and safety. 18. Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations college safety standards and other applicable safety requirements. 19. Orders inventories and maintains all academy equipment PPE and consumable supplies. 20. Coordinates the required annual maintenance testing and repair of training equipment vehicles and facilities. 21. Promotes the Fire Academy through recruitment initiatives community outreach and public information events to increase awareness and enrollment. 22. Coordinates academy graduation ceremonies and recognition events. 23. Collaborates as an active member of the department division college and broader firefighting community. 24. Contributes to the College Vision Mission Values and RISE statement. 25. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects. 26. Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Associate or Bachelors degree in the Emergency Services field 2. Certified American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor 3. Two years of full-time or equivalent experience as a certified and qualified OSFM Fire Instructor. 4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish an East Slavic language and/or American Sign Language.
Required Experience:
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