Assistant Fire Chief of Training & Professional Standards Eligibility List

Summary of Position

Are you ready to take your fire service leadership to the next level? The City of Coon Rapids is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Assistant Fire Chief specializing in Training & Professional Standards to help develop our people, strengthen operational readiness, and promote a culture of professionalism and excellence.

Join a team committed to serving our community, investing in our members, and preparing our firefighters for success. If you’re passionate about leadership, training, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, the Assistant Chief of Training & Professional Standards provides leadership for the department's training, professional development, operational readiness, and organizational standards. As a member of the Command Staff, this position develops and administers comprehensive training programs for career personnel, oversees officer development, promotes operational excellence, responds to emergency incidents, and assists in the overall management of the Fire Department.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $61.33 - $76.41/Hour

Position is open until filled with first consideration given to applicants who apply before September 8, 2026.

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The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages all qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the department's annual training and professional development program.
• Coordinate all internal and external training for career firefighters.
• Maintain all department training records and ensure compliance with state and departmental requirements.
• Develop lesson plans, practical evolutions, annual training calendars, and instructor assignments.
• Provide classroom and hands-on instruction as needed.
• Lead probationary firefighter training, officer development, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Coordinate after-action reviews, significant incident debriefings, and implement operational improvements.
• Develop, review, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Assist with strategic planning, accreditation efforts, and organizational initiatives.
• Respond as a Command Officer to emergency incidents.
• Assist with preparation and administration of departmental operating and training budgets. Assigns duties to employees under his/her command.
• Supervise assigned personnel through coaching, performance management, and leadership development.
• Represent the department at regional meetings, committees, and community events.
• Maintain positive working relationships with City staff, partner agencies, elected officials, and the public.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Fire Chief.
• Makes recommendations to the Fire Chief relating to the hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion, discharge, assignment, reward or discipline of subordinates.
• Supervises and directs pre-fire planning used for high value commercial and large occupancy load buildings.
• Follows oral and written instructions such as supervisor’s work orders and equipment operation manuals.
• Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Provides effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizens.
• Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
• Maintains positive professional working…