Fire Academy Instructor – Program Training Coordinator

State of Vermont

Fire Academy Instructor delivering training programs for Vermont’s fire service community. Managing training delivery, curricula, and instructor evaluation with evening/weekend assignments.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePittsford • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $46 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fire service training delivery, curriculum development, and instructor evaluation, ensuring compliance with current standards and best practices. Holds relevant certifications and possesses a strong background in fire service operations and emergency medical response.

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Fire Service Training DeliveryCurriculum DevelopmentInstructor EvaluationEmergency Medical Technician CertificationFirefighter Certifications

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Hard Skills

Fire Service TrainingCurriculum ReviewClassroom InstructionHands-On TrainingRecord Maintenance

Soft Skills

CoordinationCommunicationEvaluation

Certifications & Qualifications

Emergency Medical TechnicianAdvanced Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic CertificationFirefighter I CertificationFirefighter II CertificationFire Instructor I CertificationFire Instructor II CertificationFire Officer I CertificationFire Officer II Certification

Industry Keywords

Fire ServiceTraining ProgramsBest PracticesLive Fire SettingsTraining Records

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.
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.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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