This is a contract opportunity for a qualified individual or organization with a passion for training and development in our specialized field of Shipboard Firefighting for Land Based Firefighters.
The Training Coordinator will serve as an independent contractor under the direction of the Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council’s (FPAAC) Planning Section, supporting training initiatives and contributing to strategic planning efforts.
This position is an independent contractor, not an employee of MFSA.
Scope of Services Includes but is not limited to:
– Advising and supporting FPAAC’s training strategy
– Coordinating and facilitating training efforts
– Producing training materials and resources
– Developing and delivering curriculum
– Assisting in planning activities under the guidance of the Planning Committee
The baseline Scope of work currently includes coordinating seven regularly scheduled trainings annually.
The annual training plan comprises (at a minimum) one Awareness Level Training, one Operations Level Training, four quarterly Technician Level Trainings and one Command Level Training. This position is responsible for planning and delivering curriculum for each of these training sessions.
In addition, the Training Coordinator may be asked to support ad hoc training requests to broaden the reach and effectiveness of our preparedness trainings across the region.
We welcome interest from individuals or entities with relevant experience and local knowledge in the marine environment particularly within the region of the Lower Columbia River, salvage and marine firefighting, emergency response, or related fields.
Interested parties are invited to contact us directly info@mfsa.com to learn more about the scope of work, expectations, and proposal process.