Temporary - Fire Service Trainer

About the Role

This position is responsible for instructing a variety of fire service programs and courses offered by the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI). The role involves serving as the lead instructor, assistant instructor, or safety officer (if qualified) to deliver KFRTI training programs. The position coordinates and collaborates with program coordinators and managers and reports to an assigned training program coordinator or manager.

The Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute, a KU Lifelong and Professional Education (LPE) unit, was created in 1949 by the Kansas legislature with the mission to train and credential Kansas firefighters in local jurisdictions. The Institute serves fire departments and firefighters through a “traveling instruction service,” providing hundreds of training and certification events each year in counties across the State.

Responsibilities

• Deliver KFRTI training programs as lead instructor, assistant instructor, or safety officer.
• Coordinate and collaborate with program coordinators and managers.
• Provide temporary assistance in areas such as research, project or program assistance, and grant assistance.
• Complete work within 999 hours per calendar year.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus five years of progressive experience conducting/providing fire service training.
• Incident Command System Training: ICS 100 and 200.
• IFSAC and/or Pro Board Firefighter I & II certification or equivalent as determined by the Institute.
• IFSAC and/or Pro Board Fire Instructor I certification within 1 year of hire.
• Two years of fire and emergency services instructional experience (80 hours per year).
• IFSAC and/or Pro Board Certification in the subject(s) to be taught, if applicable.
• Physical ability to perform the tasks associated with the instruction and evaluation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• IFSAC and/or Pro Board (or) FDSO Certification or National Fire Academy course completion for NFPA 1521 Fire Department Safety Officer Certification.
• IFSAC and/or Pro Board Fire Instructor II certification.
• Three years of fire and emergency services instructional experience (80 hours per year).
• Consistent record of positive course and instructor evaluations from students.
• Demonstrated willingness to stay apprised of current, relevant research data and evolving best practices for subject areas.
• IFSAC and/or Pro Board Live Fire Instructor certification (or) International Society of Fire Service Instructors Live Fire Training Instructor credential (or) KFRTI KS Live Fire Instructor course.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Pay

$26.40 per hour

Application review begins August 26, 2026. Anticipated start date is September 15, 2026.