Job Description

To apply the rules and regulations pertaining to fire Department Training at the airport according to the regulations of GCAA.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Reports to SAFO and assist in the development of department goals and objectives with SAFO, as a member of the command staff.
• Develop training course objective, course outlines, tests, lesson plans, Training programme, Trainers guide, Learners plan, Assessment plan, Risk Assessment to ensure that all firefighter trainings are up-to-date and meets the standard of practice for Fire service standards as per GCAA Structured Learning Programme (SLP)
• Implement training programs as developed.
• Supervise and evaluate adjunct training instructors ensuring uniform training standards are maintained and training
• objectives are met.
• Oversee probationary employee orientation and training program; carries out probationary employee skill
• development assessment and recommends additional training or progression to next assignment as per the SLP.
• Responsible for coordination of annual department training needs assessment and for the processing of all training
• requests in coordination with the Human Resources Department.
• Act as fire ground safety officer at emergency scenes in accordance with incident command function.
• On scene, observe and evaluate all safety procedures ensuring that department standards are followed.
• Advise Incident Commander of any unsafe scene conditions or incidents.
• Assist with the recruitment process.
• Perform duties within schedule established by Chief.
• Performs other duties as required.

JOB RELATED COMPETENCIES & SPECIFICATIONS SECTION

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of fire department operations.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Successful completion of command-and-control program preferred.
• Knowledge of and adherence to GCAA regulation, policies and requirements required.
• Knowledge of firefighting tactics, strategies and principles required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain knowledge of all current risk reduction practices and programs.
• Ability to instruct, train all RFFS crews on their fields.

Educational Profile and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Fire Science and ten (10) years of firefighting experience out of which five years as RFFS trainer required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• ICAO/NFPA Instructor I and Safety Officer Certification required.
• Fire Officer II certification is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be physically fit
• Must pass the regulatory medical examinations.

Work Environment:

• According to the federal and international laws organized by the GCAA.

Skills Required

• Airport Operations