Division Chief of Training

Thank you for your interest in the Division Chief of Training position for the City of St. Cloud Fire Department. The Division Chief of Training position includes significant administrative, supervisory, and organizational leadership work that is comprised of, but not limited to: researching, planning, developing, coordinating and/or delivering the training and training programs of all Fire Department personnel, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines and rules.

In addition, this position will assist senior chief officers in various other administrative duties such as preparation of monthly and annual reports, preparation of annual department budget and special projects as assigned, as well as the completion of performance evaluations and performance management of employees. Work may also include the responsibility for directing and coordinating the activities of multiple fire companies during both training and normal firefighting operations.

Work is performed with considerable independence as an upper mid-level officer under the supervision of the assigned senior chief officer. Work will be reviewed through inspection, review of reports and evaluation of the department's performance.

The St. Cloud Fire Department is a full-service, fully-career organization currently operating out of five fire stations, with a sixth station including training facility coming soon. We have a motivated team that enjoys strong external stakeholder support within the community, quality equipment, and ongoing training for excellence. Located in the heart of downtown St. Cloud, Fire Station 1 serves as the department's headquarters, housing our prevention services, administration, training and education services, and fire apparatus maintenance, in addition to housing three full-time emergency response units.

Our crews staff stations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which allows for a quality response anywhere in the city. Our emergency units respond to over 10,000 incidents per year. The St. Cloud Fire Department also provides hazardous materials incident response. Our Chemical Assessment and Emergency Response Teams provide primary coverage for eleven counties in central Minnesota. The St.

Cloud Fire Department offers quality Emergency Medical Services to ensure the highest level of care is provided by the closest unit responding. Additional services provided by the St. Cloud Fire Department include airport rescue and firefighting, confined space rescue, extrication and complex rescue services, ice and water rescue, technical and high-angle rope rescue, fire inspection and plan review and public fire education.

Process Specifics:
Candidates who successfully meet all requirements will be contacted and invited to the assessment process.

Residency:
Firefighting personnel shall live within a one (1) hour driving time distance of Fire Station #1. To aid new employees, the fire department provides an accommodation of the first six (6) months of probation to achieve residency.

Application Process:

The city application must be filled out completely, to include identified supplemental information. Incomplete applications will not be accepted Submittal of applications can be via US Postal Service (or equivalent) or by emailing one PDF attachment to Human Resources Email.

Additional Resources:

* Division Chief of Training Position Profile

* Fire Department Recruitment Page

* St. Cloud Fire Department Recruitment Video

Qualifications

High School Diploma; seven (7) years of full-time firefighting and prevention experience and experience at the Fire Captain level (or equivalent) or above; current International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Firefighter II Certification; current IFSAC Fire Instructor I Certification; current IFSAC Fire Officer I Certification; must hold an IFSAC Fire Instructor 2 certification or secure certification within twelve (12) months of promotion;
Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or higher. Or secure certification within twelve (12) months of promotion; must be a Hazardous Materials Technician or secure certification within twelve (12) months of promotion; and valid Minnesota issued driver's license that is unrestricted except for corrective lenses. In accordance with Minnesota Statute 299N.05, must possess a valid Minnesota Firefighters License.