SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
Fire Training Captain
Reports to: Deputy Fire Chief
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Summary
Develops and administers training programs for the Fire Department by performing the following duties
either personally or through the direction of others.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Designs and implements comprehensive training programs for all phases of firefighting in which the
incumbent maintains knowledge and/or skills.
Maintains knowledge of City, State and Federal health, safety and human resources laws and regulations.
Maintains knowledge of skills used to fight fires, use of special equipment, and fire professional standards.
Maintains knowledge of specialized areas of fire suppression, survival techniques, and hazardous materials.
Administers training records systems.
Sets up and maintains training facilities.
Studies and develops skill in use of better teaching and training methods.
Performs the duties of Firefighter when necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but has the authority to conduct training classes.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A
Training Coordinator will be required to use a computer therefore making computer literacy a necessity.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Education and/or Experience
A.A. or equivalent from two-year college or university is preferred; or five to ten years related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 26
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley