Fire Academy Instructor & Program Training Coordinator

State of Vermont•Rutland Town, VT

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Fire Academy is seeking a professional to coordinate and deliver fire service training programs across Vermont, both at its Pittsford campus and in local communities. The role combines program coordination and administration with classroom and hands-on instruction, including training in live fire settings. Most coordination and administrative work takes place at the Academy during regular business hours, with evening and weekend assignments for training events and meetings. Flexible scheduling and limited remote work are available depending on task requirements. A state fleet vehicle is provided for work-related travel. The position requires meeting the medical and physical demands of a fire instructor, including using personal protective equipment and respiratory protection in immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) environments. It also requires comfort driving long distances and operating mid-sized trucks and trailers. Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, with significant travel to training locations. Transporting equipment and supplies may require physical effort. The role may involve occasional exposure to products of combustion during live fire training and outdoor physical work in varying weather conditions. Candidates must pass applicable public safety background investigations, which may include motor vehicle and criminal records, personal history, credit, and other checks.

Requirements

At least three years of experience as a firefighter in a full-time, on-call, or volunteer fire service, including at least one year providing fire training or instruction.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to meet the medical and physical demands of a fire instructor, including using personal protective equipment and respiratory protection in IDLH environments.
Must be comfortable driving long distances and operating mid-sized trucks and trailers.
Must pass applicable public safety background investigations.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in fire science, engineering, science, or a related technical field.
Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic certification.
Accredited professional qualifications at the level of Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer I, and Fire Officer II.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support 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 and maintain 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.
Travel to training locations and transport training equipment and supplies.

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).
State defined benefit pension plan and 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 the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
State fleet vehicle for work-related travel.