Fire Academy Instructor & Program Training Coordinator

About the role

The Vermont Fire Academy is seeking a motivated professional to coordinate and deliver fire service training programs across the state, both at our Pittsford campus and in local communities. This role involves a mix of administrative work, hands-on training, and statewide travel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Work Environment

• Most coordination and administrative work occurs at the Vermont Fire Academy in Pittsford during regular business hours.
• Evening and weekend assignments for training events and meetings are required.
• Flexible scheduling and limited remote work options are available depending on task requirements.
• A state fleet vehicle is provided for work-related travel.
• Duties include significant travel to training locations, with occasional exposure to products of combustion at live fire training sessions.
• Outdoor physical work is performed in varying weather conditions.
• 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.
• Must be comfortable driving long distances and operating mid-sized trucks and trailers.

Requirements

• Three (3) or more years 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.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in fire science, engineering, science, or related technical field.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), 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.

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for 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.