Broken Arrow Fire Department Training Officer OPS PDF

BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.7– TRAINING OFFICER, OPS CODE# 1.II.3.7 A. REPORTS TO TRAINING MAJOR, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF; TRAINING B. FLSA STATUS EXEMPT C. JOB SUMMARY The Trai...

BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.7– TRAINING OFFICER, OPS CODE# 1.II.3.7 A. REPORTS TO TRAINING MAJOR, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF; TRAINING B. FLSA STATUS EXEMPT C. JOB SUMMARY The Training Officer assigned to Field Ops is responsible for administering, directing, and coordinating the training of all fire department personnel in all related disciplines. The Training Officer will be required to attend specialized training and planning sessions, and to be responsible for other duties, as are necessary, as determined by the Deputy Chief or Training Majors. D. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 1. Develops, maintains, and conducts a continuous program of classroom and drill ground exercises throughout the year which shall include firefighting, monitors driving apparatus, pumping, SCBA, personal protective clothing, officer training, and other fire department related training. 2. Schedules all training with other current programs and with other Fire Department related training. 3. Assigns to appropriate personnel and monitors training programs and exercises to company personnel to be conducted at the station level. 4. Coordinates with Chief of EMS on all EMS training and scheduling. 5. Provides initial training and orientation and supervises probationary firefighters, periodically tests their job knowledge and skills, performs periodic evaluations and submits recommendations to the Fire Chief on the employment status of probationary employees. 6. The Training Officer may be dispatched in place of the Training Major to all working fires and to any other scene where his presence would be a benefit to the Incident Commander. He shall act in any capacity assigned to him by the Incident Commander, but his primary role on the fire ground will be to assess the training needs of the Department. 46 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.7– TRAINING OFFICER, OPS CODE# 1.II.3.7 7. The Training Officer may, with the discretion of the Deputy Chief or at the direction of the Chief of Department, prepare and administer various written and/or practical examinations regarding any aspect of firefighter skills and abilities. These tests will be designed to provide a basis upon which to administer training programs. For example, a street location or a fire ground hydraulics test may be delivered to determine the extent of training needed in those areas. 8. The Training Officer will aid the Deputy Chief in determining the design and procurement of fire apparatus, firefighting equipment, personal protective clothing, etc., when advising the Chief of the Department on such topics. 9. Records and inventories of Department fire hose shall be kept on file in the Training Section. The Training Officer will coordinate the replacement of obsolete hose and nozzles. 10. Each month, the Training Officer will issue a training package to all groups. These packages will contain training evolutions that are to be delivered by the Company Officers to their personnel. Examples of this training include: street drills, pump drills, group discussions, news articles, etc. 11. At least once each month, except summer months, all members are to be brought to a training site, or at an alternate location where they will receive instruction on a major topic. These programs will include any aspect of firefighting operations and will be conducted either in a classroom setting, on the drill ground, or a combination of the two. Types of in-service training programs would include: tactics and strategy, ground or aerial ladders, communications, water and ice rescue, etc. 12. The Training Officer will conduct or coordinate the initial and follow-up training on newly purchased equipment. If necessary, instructors from the factory or other outside agencies may be utilized to provide that training. 13. The Training Section will most often generate Standard Operating Procedures. These procedures will provide the basic guidelines for the use, care and maintenance of specified equipment or will give step-by-step procedures for certain firefighting evolutions. E. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT USED 1. Department vehicles i.e. fire engines, squads, and ambulances. 2. Radio equipment. 3. Hose, nozzles, axe, pike pole, claw tool, ladders (various sizes), drive-in nozzle, Jaws of Life rescue tool, air bags, self-contained breathing apparatus, pass unit, rescue saws, hand tools, (i.e. hammer, 47 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.7– TRAINING OFFICER, OPS CODE# 1.II.3.7 screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, bolt cutters, chisel, Halligan tool, pry bar, etc.), hose clamps, fire extinguisher, Spanner wrenches, rope hose tool, vent fans, Cascade system, hydrant wrench, salvage covers, floor runners, mops, squeegees, brooms, shovels, ropes. 4. Audio/Visual Equipment. 5. Computer terminal, typewriter, and other office related equipment. F. MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING 1. A thorough knowledge of modern firefighting methods, emergency equipment, and emergency medical and life saving techniques. 2. A thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, contracts, and rules and regulations governing the Fire Department. 3. Must currently hold and have been for three years at the rank of firefighter or other equivalent training/experience as determined by the Fire Chief. 4. Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and maintain insurability with a good driving record. 5. Must possess or obtain certification of Fire Instructor I and II from Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training within one year of appointment (time table subject to availability of classes). 6. Current certification as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) G. SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1. Must have the ability to develop and teach theoretical and practical fire service training programs. 2. Must have the ability to work on own initiative without direct supervision and must have skill in applying management principles. 3. Must have demonstrated ability to make correct decisions under adverse conditions. 4. Must have demonstrated ability to follow both oral and written instructions. 5. Must have ability to effectively communicate with fellow officers, employees and present a positive public image. 48 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.7– TRAINING OFFICER, OPS CODE# 1.II.3.7 H. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Will primarily work in an office and in an instructional environment, however, at times also be exposed to the same environmental conditions to which firefighters are exposed. 2. Must at infrequent times perform firefighter duties and be subject to the same working conditions of other positions as may be necessary. NOTE: This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform jobrelated responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. END 49