Fire Academy Instructor & Program Training Coordinator

About the role

The Vermont Fire Academy is seeking a motivated professional to help coordinate and deliver training programs across the state, both at our Pittsford campus and in local communities. This role will:

• Coordinate and support the delivery of fire service training programs, including transporting and setting up training props and course materials.
• Review, update, and recommend fire service training curricula to ensure programs meet current standards and best practices.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate instructors while maintaining high-quality instruction statewide.
• Deliver classroom and hands-on training in a variety of fire service topics, including live fire settings.
• Maintain training and certification records and prepare reports as needed.

Responsibilities

This role will:

• Coordinate and support the delivery of fire service training programs, including transporting and setting up training props and course materials.
• Review, update, and recommend fire service training curricula to ensure programs meet current standards and best practices.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate instructors while maintaining high-quality instruction statewide.
• Deliver classroom and hands-on training in a variety of fire service topics, including live fire settings.
• Maintain training and certification records and prepare reports as needed.

Requirements

Most coordination and administrative work occurs at the Vermont Fire Academy in Pittsford during regular business hours, but the role also includes evening and weekend assignments for training events and meetings. Flexible scheduling and limited remote work options are available depending on task requirements. A state fleet vehicle is provided for work-related travel.

The position requires the ability to meet the medical and physical demands of a fire instructor, including the use of personal protective equipment and respiratory protection in IDLH environments. Candidates must also be comfortable driving long distances and operating mid-sized trucks and trailers.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years or more of experience as a firefighter in a full-time, on-call, or volunteer fire service, INCLUDING one (1) year of experience providing fire training or instruction.
• Average of 100+ hours of training per year.
• Associate’s degree or higher in fire science, engineering, science, or related technical field.
• Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic certification.
• Professional qualification accredited certifications at the level of Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer I, and Fire Officer II.

Skills

Potential candidates should have:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with training and development tools.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 24 will be $29.73 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $46.49 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling and limited remote work options are available depending on task requirements. A state fleet vehicle is provided for work-related travel.