FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING CAPTAIN

DEPARTMENT: Fire Department

DIVISION: Fire Operations - Training

PAY: FC 2080: $81,713.94 - $111,831.22 Annual salary

STATUS: Sworn Fire, 2080 work schedule (40 hours per week) Eligible for Benefits & URS Fire Retirement

PREREQUISITES

Applicants Must Meet The Following Criteria

Advanced EMT or Paramedic Certification
Valid CPR Certification
Utah/NFPA Firefighter 1 and 2 (NFPA FF-1 & FF-2)
Utah/NFPA ADO - Pumper & Aerial Certification
Utah/NFPA Fire Instructor 1 Certification
Utah/NFPA Company Officer Fire Inspector Course
Utah/NFPA Fire Officer 1
Hazardous Materials First Responder -Awareness and Operations (NFPA HazMat Awareness & Operations)
National Incident Management System
Employees will be required to complete/possess IS100, IS200, ICS300, ICS400, IS700, IS 703, IS800. Any not possessed shall be completed within 2 years.

Copies of ALL prerequisite certification certificates MUST be attached to application before the closing date for the applicant to be considered qualified as an outside candidate. For internal captain applications this will not be necessary as it has already been completed. Fire Certifications must be from either the Utah Fire Rescue Academy (UFRA) or any other certifying agency that provides an International Fire Service Accreditation (IFSAC) reciprocity certification. An IFSAC or Pro Board seal with a legible number must be present on copies of certificates including reciprocity.

Position Summary

To assist the Battalion Chief in the Training Division; assist, manage, and direct department-wide fire and EMS training per direction, ensure standardization of training across all three shifts, Fire Prevention and Fire Administration, ensure training is completed to maximize point values for the purposes of ISO ratings and maintain personnel certification requirements. Receives general direction from the Battalion Chief over Training Division. Performs the role of firefighter when needed to assist with daily staffing during training hours.

Preferred Prerequisites

Two-year degree or greater from an accredited university.

Experience And Training Standards

Candidates shall have six years total full-time experience with Ogden City Fire Department or a career fire department by the application deadline.
Certifications, conferences, and attendance at the National Fire Academy (NFA) that are deemed necessary by the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and Training Battalion Chief.
Candidates must have a valid Utah Driver License, capable of working in an emergency firefighting environment; work in intense life-threatening conditions; exposure to fire, smoke, bodily fluids, and noise; running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping, and lifting; work in inclement weather conditions; may wear heavy protective equipment while working.
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.

Ogden City Benefits

Language Pay
Holidays
Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
Medical and Dental
EAP- Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement

FULL JOB DESCRIPTON & TESTING ASSESSMENT PROCESS ATTACHED AS PDF

Applicants must be willing to consent to a background check including a criminal record check, employment, and education verfication.

In accordance with the Federal Department of Transportation the policy of Ogden City, we conduct urine drug screening for post-employment offers and at random times for DOT and safety sensitive positions.

If you refuse testing or test positive(evidence of drug usage), your offer of employment will be withdrawn. The City of Ogden also complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 in the city's employment practices and policies.

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