Assistant Fire Chief (Training)

***This position will be physically located in Kuwait in support of LOGCAP.***

Under supervision of Deputy Fire Chief, responsible for providing assistance to the designated Fire Chief/Deputy Chief under broad direction manages the administration of the training and safety program within the fire and emergency services department. Develops, implements, and manages the training program to ensure compliance with AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management, Chapter 25, Fire and Emergency Services, DoDI 6055.06 and Area Support Group-Kuwait policies as well as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards as prescribed by DoD instructions, Army regulations.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Directs a professional team encompassing a range of functions within the discipline.
• Evaluates staff, comparing objectives and achievements in the assessment.
• Coaches employees in their professional career development and process improvements.
• Manages FES Training program and is responsible for the development of the department's annual training program per DOD instructions.
• Works with training officers and other department leaders to develop training programs to support fire department statement of work requirements, in accordance with NFPA, Army, and other applicable regulations.
• Performs detailed needs analysis using response data developing specific training programs to support department operations.
• Ensures competency of personnel by evaluating effectiveness of training programs and administrating DOD fire fighters certification program.
• Develops job performance requirements, lesson plans, training schedules, instructional methods, and instructional media and curriculum, and evaluation instruments.
• Performs fire ground/emergency management functions, Safety Officer or other positions as required.
• Develops, manages, and oversees the Fire Department safety program in accordance with NFPA 1500.
• Coordinates training program efforts with shift personnel, Army agencies and local emergency response agencies. Develops contacts and leads for training resources
• Provides instruction to firefighters, Army personnel or civilians as required.
• Attends, participates, and plays a leadership role in community events in order to enhance the image of the Fire Department.
• Maintains a close working relationship with other fire service and rescue agencies to develop mutual aid training to assure effective multiple agency responses to emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • An Associate’s or higher degree in fire Science or related fields is preferred.
  • Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II, Hazardous Materials Incident Command, Airport Firefighter
  • Ability to obtain host nation driver license.
  • Must be Secret Clearance Eligible and/or able to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Experience:
  • Approximately five (5) years combined experience in a local authority, civil aviation or military fire service required.
  • Two years at the supervisory level.
  • Required to have IFSAC or ProBoard Certification
• Skills:
  • Knowledge of current national and international trends and developments related to fire service organization, management, and administrative principles required.
  • Knowledge of public and private organizations that support the Fire and Emergency Services and the functions of each.
  • Advanced knowledge of Fire Department training and education programs required. Training: Information Assurance, CPR AED and First Aid, Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and Respiratory Standard Training
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
  • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Medium work. Exerting up to 50pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents. Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
  • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies

• Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • An Associate’s or higher degree in fire Science or related fields is preferred.
  • Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II, Hazardous Materials Incident Command, Airport Firefighter
  • Ability to obtain host nation driver license.
  • Must be Secret Clearance Eligible and/or able to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Experience:
  • Approximately five (5) years combined experience in a local authority, civil aviation or military fire service required.
  • Two years at the supervisory level.
  • Required to have IFSAC or ProBoard Certification
• Skills:
  • Knowledge of current national and international trends and developments related to fire service organization, management, and administrative principles required.
  • Knowledge of public and private organizations that support the Fire and Emergency Services and the functions of each.
  • Advanced knowledge of Fire Department training and education programs required. Training: Information Assurance, CPR AED and First Aid, Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and Respiratory Standard Training
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
  • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Medium work. Exerting up to 50pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents. Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
  • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Directs a professional team encompassing a range of functions within the discipline.
• Evaluates staff, comparing objectives and achievements in the assessment.
• Coaches employees in their professional career development and process improvements.
• Manages FES Training program and is responsible for the development of the department's annual training program per DOD instructions.
• Works with training officers and other department leaders to develop training programs to support fire department statement of work requirements, in accordance with NFPA, Army, and other applicable regulations.
• Performs detailed needs analysis using response data developing specific training programs to support department operations.
• Ensures competency of personnel by evaluating effectiveness of training programs and administrating DOD fire fighters certification program.
• Develops job performance requirements, lesson plans, training schedules, instructional methods, and instructional media and curriculum, and evaluation instruments.
• Performs fire ground/emergency management functions, Safety Officer or other positions as required.
• Develops, manages, and oversees the Fire Department safety program in accordance with NFPA 1500.
• Coordinates training program efforts with shift personnel, Army agencies and local emergency response agencies. Develops contacts and leads for training resources
• Provides instruction to firefighters, Army personnel or civilians as required.
• Attends, participates, and plays a leadership role in community events in order to enhance the image of the Fire Department.
• Maintains a close working relationship with other fire service and rescue agencies to develop mutual aid training to assure effective multiple agency responses to emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned