Fire Training Captain

The Bozeman Fire Department is now accepting applications for a Training Captain who will design, implement, and oversee departmental training program and may act as fire ground incident commander or Incident Safety Officer within the Incident Command System.

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits!   As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community.  This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established retirement system with significant employer contribution (14.36%), generous vacation and sick time accruals, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, and excellent medical/dental/vision benefits.

Candidates will be expected to prepare and deliver a presentation as part of the assessment. Further details will be provided on Monday, August 11th. Interviews will take place in Bozeman, Montana the week of August 25th, 2025.

Bargaining Unit: International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Work Week: Typically 40/hours week.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
 

• Designs, implements, and oversees departmental training program;
• May act as a fire ground incident commander or Incident Safety Officer within the Incident Command System as directed;
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with Fire Department policies and procedures as assigned;
• Oversees personnel and apparatus at training sessions;
• If qualified, may oversee personnel and apparatus at fires and hazardous materials incidents, as assigned; Evaluates departments training needs and makes recommendations accordingly including development of training budgets;
• Prepares long term departmental training program;
• Assists staff in navigating the Department professional development plan;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and
• Three (3) municipal structural fire department experience, some experience preparing and administering fire department training programs preferred; and
• Possession of a Montana EMT-B or NREMT-B (or equivalent or better) Certification.
• Must satisfactorily complete an extensive background, driving, credit, reference check, and a psychological evaluation;
• Medical evaluation and certification required.
• Possession of each of the following or ability to earn within six months.
  1. Incident Command System 300
  2. IFSAC/Pro Board Fire Officer I certification
  3. IFSAC/Pro Board Instructor I certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of modern firefighting, fire prevention, fire administration and related emergency response practices, for both wildland and structure fires;
• Thorough knowledge of and skill in the operation of the various types of apparatus and equipment used in the Fire Department;
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involved in instructing personnel in the use and care of equipment and various techniques of fire fighting; the ability to apply this knowledge to specific training problems and programs;
• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Fire Department;
• Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City of Bozeman, to include the location of streets and principal buildings;
• Thorough knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including those pertaining to fire suppression and personnel supervision, performance evaluation and training;
• Ability to perform as a fire ground incident commander or Incident Safety Officer;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisors, other employees, and the general public;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City’s Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork.

Required Special Qualifications

• Must obtain Blue Card Incident Command Certification within 12 months of hire;
• Must possess a valid Montana Class D Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment;
• Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory responses to thorough background and reference check process and medical examination;