Fire Prevention & Training Assistant

Fire Prevention & Training Assistant

The Port of Portland Fire Department is hiring a Fire Prevention & Training Assistant. Being a Fire Prevention & Training Assistant at the Port means helping keep Portland International Airport (PDX) safe through fire prevention, life safety education, and training support. This role offers hands-on experience in public safety, inspections, and emergency preparedness while providing opportunities to build skills and grow within the fire service.

As a Fire Prevention & Training Assistant, you will support the daily implementation of the department's prevention and training programs. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and fire extinguishers, assisting with fire and life safety inspections, and facilitating CPR and fire extinguisher training. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build experience in public safety, emergency preparedness, and fire service operations.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain a variety of fire inspections records, check sheets, mapping, testing, and construction documents as it relates to the Port of Portland Fire Prevention and Inspections Office
• Conducts Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and fire extinguisher inspections and oversee both programs
• Maintain detailed inspection records, schedules and status updates
• Assist the Training Officer by developing lesson plans and conducting both formal classroom and practical drills covering all phases of Fire Department operations
• Prepare, organize and maintain detailed training records as well as data entry for all departmental training

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience (required).
• Degree, certificate, or current enrollment in a Fire Science program or closely related field (required)
• Valid state driver's license and ability to maintain driving privileges (required).
• Ability to pass and maintain a Criminal History Records Check and Security Threat Assessment required for a PDX Security Badge (required).
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment screenings, including a background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug test, and medical exam (required).
• BLS CPR/First Aid Instructor certification (preferred).

We encourage candidates who are currently enrolled in a Fire Science program or closely related field to apply.

Skilled at:

• Understanding and following oral and written instructions and applying basic math skills
• Strong organizational and presentation / instruction skills
• Prioritizing multiple training projects in different stages of development
• Organizing and maintaining detailed documentation for inspection and training programs
• Shows the utmost respect for others and is a proven team player

Ability to:

• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with shift supervisors and officers while maintaining the chain of command
• Learn and maintain current knowledge of PDX Emergency Response Operations
• Work effectively with other Port departments, tenants and airlines while enforcing fire code and fire prevention education
• Effectively plan, coordinate, and facilitate training between other Fire Departments and colleges
• Drive Fire Department support equipment to emergencies as required
• Work outdoors in inclement weather and lift 50 pounds

Supplemental and Selection Information

Selection Process: (tentative schedule): We encourage candidates to sign up for email or text alerts for updates, and we appreciate your patience throughout our selection process.

1. Applications will be accepted from June 5 through June 17. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience for submitted application packets will be conducted by Human Resources the week of: June 14.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.
3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation by June 29 and Panel Interviews will be held July 8.

Fire Prevention & Training Assistant

The Port of Portland Fire Department is hiring a Fire Prevention & Training Assistant. Being a Fire Prevention & Training Assistant at the Port means helping keep Portland International Airport (PDX) safe through fire prevention, life safety education, and training support. This role offers hands-on experience in public safety, inspections, and emergency preparedness while providing opportunities to build skills and grow within the fire service.

As a Fire Prevention & Training Assistant, you will support the daily implementation of the department's prevention and training programs. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and fire extinguishers, assisting with fire and life safety inspections, and facilitating CPR and fire extinguisher training. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build experience in public safety, emergency preparedness, and fire service operations.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain a variety of fire inspections records, check sheets, mapping, testing, and construction documents as it relates to the Port of Portland Fire Prevention and Inspections Office
• Conducts Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and fire extinguisher inspections and oversee both programs
• Maintain detailed inspection records, schedules and status updates
• Assist the Training Officer by developing lesson plans and conducting both formal classroom and practical drills covering all phases of Fire Department operations
• Prepare, organize and maintain detailed training records as well as data entry for all departmental training

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience (required).
• Degree, certificate, or current enrollment in a Fire Science program or closely related field (required)
• Valid state driver's license and ability to maintain driving privileges (required).
• Ability to pass and maintain a Criminal History Records Check and Security Threat Assessment required for a PDX Security Badge (required).
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment screenings, including a background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug test, and medical exam (required).
• BLS CPR/First Aid Instructor certification (preferred).

We encourage candidates who are currently enrolled in a Fire Science program or closely related field to apply.

Skilled at:

• Understanding and following oral and written instructions and applying basic math skills
• Strong organizational and presentation / instruction skills
• Prioritizing multiple training projects in different stages of development
• Organizing and maintaining detailed documentation for inspection and training programs
• Shows the utmost respect for others and is a proven team player

Ability to:

• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with shift supervisors and officers while maintaining the chain of command
• Learn and maintain current knowledge of PDX Emergency Response Operations
• Work effectively with other Port departments, tenants and airlines while enforcing fire code and fire prevention education
• Effectively plan, coordinate, and facilitate training between other Fire Departments and colleges
• Drive Fire Department support equipment to emergencies as required
• Work outdoors in inclement weather and lift 50 pounds

Supplemental and Selection Information

Selection Process: (tentative schedule): We encourage candidates to sign up for email or text alerts for updates, and we appreciate your patience throughout our selection process.

1. Applications will be accepted from June 5 through June 17. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience for submitted application packets will be conducted by Human Resources the week of: June 14.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.
3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation by June 29 and Panel Interviews will be held July 8.

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