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Fire Training Captain

Salary

$9,197.75 Monthly

Location

Fire Station 1, 300 E. Oak st.

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00768

Department

Fire

Opening Date

07/21/2025

Closing Date

8/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

IAFF

+ Description

+ Benefits

Position Summary

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

+ 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.

+ Incident Command System 300

+ IFSAC/Pro Board Fire Officer I certification

+ 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;

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a robust benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive these best-in-class benefits:

+ 15 Paid Vacation Days increases with years of service

+ 12 Paid Sick Days

+ 13 Paid Holidays

+ 8 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

+ Bilingual Pay Incentive ($300/month)

+ Montana Public Employee Retirement system plan options with 9.07% employer contribution and option to enroll in a 457 Retirement Plan

+ Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance including a HDHP option providing 100% employer-paid family coverage.

+ Annual Wellness Screening with participation incentives

+ Discounted Bridger Bowl Ski Tickets

+ Discounted Gym Membership

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer

+ Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance for employees and dependents.

Employer

Bozeman, City of (MT)

Address

121 N Rouse Ave. Bozeman, Montana, 59715

Phone

406-582-2367 406-582-2970

Website

https://www.bozeman.net

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