Director Fire Science Academy Training Center

Director Of Fire Science Academy Training Center

Indian River State College Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex

Are you a seasoned fire service professional ready to shape the future of training and public safety? Indian River State College is seeking a visionary leader to oversee all Fire Academy programs, including recruit training, advanced certifications, and continuing education. This role combines strategic oversight, curriculum development, and partnership building with local and regional fire agencies. You'll manage top-tier facilities including burn buildings and simulation towers while ensuring compliance with Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and advancing workforce development across the region.

What you bring :

Fire Instructor II certification (Florida Fire College) 7+ years of progressive fire service experience Proven leadership in training, curriculum, and program management A passion for safety, service, and student success.

Join a college that's committed to excellence, innovation, and community impact. Help us ignite the future of fire service education.

Job Summary

Under general guidelines, this position provides administrative leadership and strategic oversight for all fire training programs within the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex. This position ensures compliance with the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, manages personnel and resources, and develops partnerships with local and regional fire service agencies to advance training excellence and workforce development.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all Fire Academy programs, including recruit training, advanced certifications, and continuing education.
• Ensure compliance with Florida Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training requirements and college accreditation standards.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate instructors, adjunct faculty, and support staff.
• Manage program budget, equipment inventory, and facilities (including burn buildings, training tower, and live fire / simulation areas).
• Develop, update, and assess curriculum to reflect current industry best practices and fire service standards.
• Oversee student recruitment, admissions, orientation, and retention processes.
• Promote partnerships with municipal and county fire agencies, statewide associations, and community stakeholders.
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and risk management measures during all training activities.
• Represent the Fire Academy at college committees, professional associations, and public events.
• Seek and manage grants or external funding to support program initiatives.
• Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skill Requirements

Physical Demands

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.