Fire , Rescue Trainer/Inspector I - ETC

State of North Carolina • Stanly County, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) seeks a Fire & Rescue Trainer/Inspector I to manage, deliver, and support statewide fire and rescue training and certification programs. The position provides instruction to fire and rescue personnel, audits certification programs, conducts fire rating inspections, and helps ensure implementation of Fire & Rescue Commission standards. Work also includes course delivery, standards enforcement, program development, compliance review, and coordination with local, regional, and state agencies.

The primary duty station is the NC Emergency Training Center (ETC) in New London, North Carolina. The role requires statewide travel, including overnight stays, participation in special schools and training events, and emergency deployments as part of the State Emergency Response Team (SERT). The employee will be assigned to core training programs or other ETC staff functions and may support disciplines offered at the center, including Water Rescue, ARFF, Live Fire, Haz-Mat, and Technical Rescue. The position has 24/7 on-call responsibility for SERT deployments during natural disasters or emergencies.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Fire Science or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution, certification as a Level II Instructor or Level II Inspector, and two years of experience conducting North Carolina fire and rescue certification training programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must maintain required Level II Fire/Rescue Instructor certifications.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver license.
• Must maintain readiness for emergency deployment through SERT.
• Ability to instruct diverse groups, including firefighters, instructors, and rescue personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Swiftwater Instructor Qualifications or ARFF Instructor Qualifications; both are preferred.
• Live Fire Instructor Qualifications.
• Experience delivering fire and rescue training programs across multiple disciplines.
• Experience conducting certification audits or program compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of Fire & Rescue Commission standards and certification processes.
• Experience performing fire rating inspections of municipal or rural fire departments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire and rescue training programs across the state to instructors, firefighters, and rescue personnel.
• Conduct instructor qualification programs, including written and practical examinations.
• Manage audits of certification programs, Live Fire training, and other assigned areas.
• Maintain documentation, including expense reports, rosters, mileage logs, and monthly reports.
• Serve as an instructional resource to local departments, regional associations, and partner organizations.
• Interpret and communicate North Carolina Fire & Rescue Commission standards, past rulings, and national standards such as NFPA and OSHA.
• Assist departments and rescue squads with Line of Duty Death processing when requested.
• Support development of training outlines, curricula, presentations, and program materials.
• Collaborate with Fire & Rescue Division personnel on new or updated instructional programs.
• Participate in standards committees and support recommendations to the Certification Board.
• Audit certification tests, training programs, and testing procedures for compliance with Commission standards.
• Investigate alleged violations when necessary and submit written reports.
• Represent OSFM at meetings, conferences, workshops, and training events.
• Provide accurate information about Commission programs and receive stakeholder feedback.
• Serve as a deployable State Emergency Response Team member with 24/7 on-call responsibility during natural disasters or emergencies.
• Support statewide emergency operations as assigned.
• Conduct fire rating inspections of municipal or rural fire departments.

Benefits

• 12 annual paid holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by AETNA
• Supplemental benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision plans
• NC State Retirement System (TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree