Battalion Chief of Training

Job Summary:

• The Battalion Chief of Training is responsible for the overall management of the Training Program as it pertains to service delivery and Employee Career Development.  The Battalion Chief of Training develops, administers and delivers all necessary training and education, unless otherwise delegated or assigned. 

 

Essential Functions:

 

Supervisory

• The Battalion Chief of Training supervises other certified instructors and sub-training program project areas within the department in relation to instructor duties only. 
•  Supervises, manages, and coordinates all activities related to developing personnel including firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and support positions. This includes firefighter skill maintenance, engineer development programs, and company officer programs.
• The coordination and supervision of these programs shall include but are not limited to coordinating entrance/promotional examinations, scheduling and implementing training drills, classes, academies, and developing/updating position taskbooks. 
• Delegates training activities and lead instruction to assigned instructors. 
• Monitors and reports unsatisfactory training performance of personnel to appropriate supervisors. 
• Actively participates in regional training activities, including meetings, task groups and committees.

 

Administrative

• Maintains accurate employee training files and records. 
• Applies for certification for employees in accordance with RM Career Path.
• Performs periodic audits on training files and records.
• Maintains accurate training attendance and performance records. 
• Tracks EMS Continuing Education hours, EMS certifications, and ISO training records and submits audits to Chief Officers biannually or as needed.
• Develops daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual training schedules in accordance with the 2-year training plan and assign appropriate instructors. 
• Disseminates local/regional training opportunities and manages registration/tuition requirements.
• Supervises the training budget and approves expenses.
• Order, stock and purchase training-related resources and materials.
• Lead Coordinator for local training. 
• Must have thorough knowledge of Fire Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG’s) and administrative policies.
• Exhibit exceptional organizational skills, recordkeeping, filing and tracking.  Attends regular staff meetings to provide training updates and solicit input from staff. 
• Evaluate effectiveness of training practices and make adjustments based on the evaluation as well as input from the employees, partners or industry trends as appropriate.

 

Operational

• Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of, and oversee compliance with, departmental policies and procedures, SOG’s, Health & Safety and Human Resources policies and procedures as they pertain to the Training Program. 
• Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of fire ground safety, tactics and techniques, Emergency Medical Services standing orders.
• Act as lead instructor during drills or shift training, unless otherwise delegated or assigned, and provide quality assurance follow-up to instructors where needed. 
• Supervise the actions of all lead instructors during the preparation and delivery of training activities. 
• Foster and enforce a safe training environment. 
• Report to emergency scenes as needed for the purpose of observing and assessing quality of training and determining areas of training need. Scene activity may include direct participation in mitigation efforts, or act as a member of the Incident Command Staff.
• Serve as a role model by consistently displaying exemplary skill and knowledge through action, and leading by example at the highest legal and moral standards established by the existing culture.    
• Actively assist regional partners with professional development.

 

Training

• Lead, delegate and obtain cooperation within a group of subordinates. 
• Communicate, and demonstrate training methods effectively. 
• Develop, update and implement any SOG’s, policies and procedures that will benefit the company.
• Participate in all required training sessions, including, but not limited to; live fire drills, performance evaluation drills (TPE), ongoing skills maintenance, practice and training, annual OSHA drills, EMS skills and any other mandatory training.

 

Internal/External Customer Service

• Work involves serving and communicating with the public. May involve working with the media.