Officer, Fire Training

Job Purpose

Responds on a 24 hour basis to Fire, Hydrocarbon and Toxic Gas Release, Rescue and Fire Loss Control related situations pan Island. Prevents and minimizes loss of life and property damage as a result of fire, gas release incidents and rescue situations. During this activity supervises fire service personnel and auxiliary fire team members as appropriate and assumes responsibility of incident commander until relieved by a more senior fire officer. Work covers all Island operational and municipal facilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervises the activities of the island(s) Fire Training Centre, under the direction of the Lead Fire Training Officer, ensuring that all training is completed in line with accepted standards and Fire Service policies.
• Assumes during emergency incidents duties of incident commander until relieved by a more senior fire officer. Thereafter, leads and supervises firefighters involved in firefighting, oil/...