Are you ready to take your fire service leadership to the next level? The City of Coon Rapids is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Assistant Fire Chief specializing in Training & Professional Standards to help develop our people, strengthen operational readiness, and promote a culture of professionalism and excellence. Join a team committed to serving our community, investing in our members, and preparing our firefighters for success. If you're passionate about leadership, training, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you! Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, the Assistant Chief of Training & Professional Standards provides leadership for the department's training, professional development, operational readiness, and organizational standards. As a member of the Command Staff, this position develops and administers comprehensive training programs for career personnel, oversees officer development, promotes operational excellence, responds to emergency incidents, and assists in the overall management of the Fire Department.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$61.33 - $76.41/Hour Position is open until filled with first consideration given to applicants who apply before September 8, 2026. This is Us! Video Link - Click to get to know us! The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages all qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law. Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Develop, implement, and evaluate the department's annual training and professional development program. Coordinate all internal and external training for career firefighters. Maintain all department training records and ensure compliance with state and departmental requirements. Develop lesson plans, practical evolutions, annual training calendars, and instructor assignments. Provide classroom and hands-on instruction as needed. Lead probationary firefighter training, officer development, mentoring, and succession planning. Coordinate after-action reviews, significant incident debriefings, and implement operational improvements. Develop, review, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Guidelines. Assist with strategic planning, accreditation efforts, and organizational initiatives. Respond as a Command Officer to emergency incidents. Assist with preparation and administration of departmental operating and training budgets. Assigns duties to employees under his/her command. Supervise assigned personnel through coaching, performance management, and leadership development. Represent the department at regional meetings, committees, and community events. Maintain positive working relationships with City staff, partner agencies, elected officials, and the public. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Fire Chief. Makes recommendations to the Fire Chief relating to the hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion, discharge, assignment, reward or discipline of subordinates. Supervises and directs pre-fire planning used for high value commercial and large occupancy load buildings. Follows oral and written instructions such as supervisor's work orders and equipment operation manuals. Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary. Provides effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizens. Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein. Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and outside agencies, and the general public. Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Strong leadership and decision-making abilities. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Ability to analyze emergency incidents and improve operational performance. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, records management systems, and training software. Considerable knowledge of equipment, practices, principles, methods and techniques utilized in modern fire suppression. Knowledge of building and fire codes. Basic knowledge of fire hydraulics. Good geographical knowledge of the City. Ability to operate all fire apparatus. Ability to supervise Fire Department personnel. Must have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline; must have tact, discretion and diplomacy; must be fair and unbiased; must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department; must exhibit a positive attitude. Ability to make rapid decisions under pressure. Ability to handle emergency and stressful situations. Ability to perform physical aspects of work, including working at heights. Ability to prepare and administer activity budget within the public safety program area. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships. Ability to compose clear and grammatically correct documents. Handles confidential information appropriately. Ability to work cooperatively with City personnel, external vendors, and the public. Ability to perform duties with tact, diplomacy, and discretion. Ability to be detail oriented and follow through with tasks. Ability to maintain a team and service oriented approach to work. Must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude. Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism or discipline in a positive manner, initiating self-development to improve job performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration, Fire Science, Public Administration, or Business Administration. Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory and administrative experience at the rank of Fire Battalion Chief within the Coon Rapids Fire Department. Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, or delivering firefighter training. Demonstrated leadership, communication, project management, and organizational skills. Ability to effectively supervise personnel and build collaborative working relationships. The Assistant Fire Chief is required to move within and continue to maintain residency within the ten-minute response zone. Said response zone is based on a ten-minute drive time from a Coon Rapids fire station.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience developing department-wide training programs. Experience with officer development, mentoring, and succession planning. Experience with budgeting, strategic planning, and policy development. Knowledge of NFPA standards, Incident Command System, emergency management, and modern fire service training practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. This work requires the occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, lifting and repetitive motions, work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision, vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic of caustic chemicals and exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather) working in high, precarious places, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The position will be primarily located at the Fire Station 3 but will also involve field work. This position will be exposed to emergency and disaster situations. The work environment may at times be noisy with elements of personal danger in dealing with emergency situations. It will use common office supplies and equipment, and the noise level is typically quiet within the Fire Station 3. Exposure to computer monitors in the office is typical. This position works closely with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must comply with organizational and department policies. Must possess a valid Class B driver's license and a good driving record. Coon Rapids Fire personnel cannot be an active member of any other fire department while serving on the Coon Rapids Fire Department. Current EMT Certification. Must successfully pass Fire Department physical. Must contribute positively to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Must make workplace safety the top priority. Must know and practice the City's mission, vision and values.