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Illinois Fire Service Institute

The University of Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. As the statutory fire academy for Illinois, the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) serves firefighters throughout Illinois and the world. World-class instructors deliver more than 14,000 class hours to students online, on campus and at regional training centers throughout the state. IFSI is operated as a continuing education and public service activity by the University of Illinois.

PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Training Infrastructure and Resource Strategy (LRTSC) serves as a key advisor of the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) director, providing strategic oversight for the planning, development, and execution of training resources, facilities, and operational logistics. This position is responsible for aligning infrastructure, technology, and resource management with educational objectives, ensuring IFSI\'s ability to deliver cutting-edge fire service training.

As a senior leader, the LRTSC drives innovation, policy development, and high-level decision-making, ensuring that all training environments, equipment, and logistical assets support the Institute\'s mission of education, research, and professional development. The role requires expertise in strategic planning, operational risk management, curriculum integration, and stakeholder engagement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Oversight

• Provide executive leadership over the IFSI logistics, training infrastructure, and operational support teams, ensuring alignment with the Institute\'s academic mission and training goals.
• Directly oversee and provide strategic direction to the following areas:
  • Mobile Facility Equipment Management - including fleet, vehicle maintenance, scheduling, and compliance.
  • Respiratory Program Management - ensuring equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and training integration.
  • Heavy Machinery Equipment Program - overseeing readiness, safety, and programmatic development.
  • Fire Apparatus & Prop Maintenance Teams - ensuring assets meet training, safety, and academic standards.
• Establish leadership development programs within logistics and training operations, ensuring continuous professional growth among direct reports.
• Act as a lead mentor and strategic guide for operational managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Policy Development, Compliance, & Risk Management

• Develop and enforce institute-wide policies for equipment usage, risk mitigation, and infrastructure safety, ensuring IFSI remains a leader in fire service education.
• Oversee compliance with state and federal regulatory standards, UIUC policies, and industry best practices for live-fire and hands-on training.
• Implement and enforce all IFSI Policies and Procedures, reviewing and revising protocols with the Senior Associate Director for Academic Operations (SADAO).
• Supervise the completion of required fit testing and training for the instructor cadre, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Oversee incident response protocols related to prop failures, training site risks, or emergency equipment malfunctions.

Training Infrastructu e & Resource Innovation

• Lead research and innovation efforts to integrate emerging technologies into fire service training, including simulated training environments, smart monitoring tools, and data-driven performance analytics.
• Partner with national fire service organizations, university research teams, and industry leaders to identify new methodologies for hands-on, immersive learning experiences.
• Spearhead initiatives to modernize mobile training assets, ensuring IFSI remains a leader in remote, on-demand fire service education.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between academic program leads, IT, and facility operations to enhance training delivery through technology and infrastructure improvements.

Organizational Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Represent IFSI at high-level university meetings, national fire training symposiums, and industry conferences, positioning the Institute as a national leader in fire service education.

Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with government agencies, municipal fire departments, corporate sponsors, and private sector partners to enhance IFSI\'s resource capabilities.

Lead internal leadership development initiatives, ensuring that supervisors and operational leads within l