Fire Educator Technician - Safety Village

Under general supervision, performs technical duties in public life safety and community risk reduction to all citizens and visitors within Cobb County. The primary purpose of this position is to enhance public safety awareness and education through a variety of channels and methods. As a crucial part of the community outreach team, the Fire Educator Technician plays a pivotal role in disseminating life‑saving information, recruiting the next generation of firefighters, and serving as a liaison between the fire department and the general public.

Functions in an entry‑level capacity through on‑the‑job training and participation in in‑house and related training to learn and master the essential function of fire and life safety education.

• Effectively deliver fire and life safety information to various audiences including but not limited to community members, school groups, and department personnel.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, organizations, and local agencies to promote fire safety and public education initiatives.
• Ensure that educational materials, training modules, and other resources are up‑to‑date, accurate, and align with the department’s objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports pertaining to educational outreach, training sessions, recruitment activities, or public information dissemination as applicable.
• Work closely with other departments and team members to achieve common goals, share insights, and optimize resources.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to a wide range of audiences.
• Adhere to departmental policies, guidelines, and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the area of assignment.
• Stay informed about the latest best practices, technologies, and methodologies in fire safety education, recruitment, or public information dissemination.
• Develop and maintain educational programs for children and adults on fire and life safety topics.
• Create engaging, age‑appropriate activities and lessons focusing on fire safety and prevention.
• Collaborate with local schools and organizations to facilitate visits to the Safety Village.
• Ensure all teaching materials and safety equipment at the Safety Village are operational and up‑to‑date.
• Track and report on attendance, program efficacy, and community engagement.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Have experience in education, community risk reduction, or injury prevention (e.g., classroom teaching, community outreach, program delivery with children and adults) and/or public safety experience (Fire/EMS/law enforcement/emergency management). Internships and practicums may count toward relevant experience.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Education, Public Health, Emergency Management, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• State of Georgia Firefighter Certification or equivalent certification from another state is preferred.
• State of Georgia Emergency Medical Technician or equivalent from another state is preferred.
• State of Georgia Fire & Life Safety Educator Certification (or equivalent from another state) is preferred or must be obtained within one year of hire.
• State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification – obtained within one year of hire.
• Successful completion of Georgia Poison Center course:
  Poison Prevention Instructor within one year of hire.

Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20–50 pounds).

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, traffic hazards, bright and dim lights, toxic agents, animal and wildlife attacks, animal and human bites, explosives, or rude and irate customers.

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.