EMS Training Manager

**\*\* THIS IS A CONFIRE POSITION ONLY \*\*** **CONFIRE is a separate entity from San Bernardino County and** **the Fire Protection District.** **CONFIRE, JPA** is seeking an **EMS Training Manager** responsible for coordinating system-wide EMS training, monitoring compliance with required EMS standards, and supporting workforce development within CONFIRE’s regional EMS transport system. This management-level position exercises independent judgment in evaluating training needs, aligning multi-agency and subcontractor training requirements, coordinating training opportunities, and maintaining comprehensive training documentation to ensure system readiness. Unlike traditional EMS training roles, this position focuses on contract-required training oversight, interagency coordination, subcontractor compliance, and system-level alignment rather than the operation of an internal EMS academy or exclusive delivery of instruction. The EMS Training Manager works under the direction of the EMS and Transport Director and collaborates closely with subcontracted ambulance provider training staff, public agency partners, the Medical Director, Compliance Analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective, consistent, and compliant delivery of EMS training across the region. **CONFIRE, JPA** is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) located in San Bernardino County, California, established to provide regional public safety communications, dispatch, computer information systems (IS), geographic information systems (GIS), and emergency medical services in support of its member and partner agencies. The CONFIRE Communications Center’s primary function is to provide 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year fire, EMS, rescue, and other public safety dispatch services to agencies throughout the region. Beyond its direct dispatch responsibilities, the Communications Center also serves as the San Bernardino County (XBO) Operational Area dispatch center, coordinating fire, local government, law enforcement, and emergency medical resources during large-scale incidents. CONFIRE is also preparing to launch a countywide ambulance transport system that will further integrate emergency communications and EMS operations while enhancing regional service delivery. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** **Work Availability:** Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support EMS training activities, compliance requirements, workforce development needs, system readiness priorities, and other operational demands. Incumbents must be able to report to CONFIRE facilities or other designated locations to coordinate training, address urgent EMS training issues, or support operational needs. **Emergency Response:** May be required to respond outside of normal business hours to assist with emergency incidents, Continuity of Operations activities, system readiness needs, training support functions, or other urgent operational demands affecting CONFIRE JPA. Responsibilities during such events may include coordinating or documenting training-related requirements, supporting incident readiness activities, providing guidance on EMS training standards, and assisting with operational training needs during high-pressure situations. **Travel:** Travel between CONFIRE facilities, member and partner agency locations, subcontractor sites, training venues, and other operational or project-related locations may be required to support EMS training coordination, compliance monitoring, and system-wide workforce development activities. A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be presented at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment. **Job Description:** **Representation Unit:** Exempt Under the general direction of the EMS and Transport Director, plans, coordinates, monitors, and supports EMS training compliance, education coordination, and workforce development activities related to CONFIRE’s EMS transpo…