Instructor/Coordinator, Fire and Rescue

Wake Technical Community College • Various/Multiple, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position organizes, coordinates, and instructs fire service reality-based training programs and courses, consistent with North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission and Certification Board rules and regulations. This position ensures the proper maintenance and operation of reality-based training equipment and classroom environments to meet NFPA 1403 safety requirements. This position maintains an inventory of reality-based fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and other training equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Three years of related work experience administering educational training programs in the fire/rescue field
• Instructor level II Certification
• Qualified Firefighter and 1403 Instructor
• Eligible and able to obtain Qualification RIC

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree
• Certified or Qualified in D/O EVD, D/O Pumps, and D/O Aerials
• Technical Rescuer
• Associate degree in fire service, instructional technology, or other public safety-related degrees
• Certified or Qualified in Technical Rescuer ropes, confined space, common passenger vehicle, heavy vehicle rescue, and trench rescue
• Ten years of fire service-related experience, including administering educational/training programs

Responsibilities

• Delivers OSFM structured instruction
• Conducts skill evaluation on students
• Organizes, coordinates, and oversees the daily operations and activities of the reality-based training classroom environments, including but not limited to the hazardous materials pad, extrication pad, drill tower, liquid petroleum prop field, pump drafting pit, ventilation prop, flashover simulator, and high rise burn building.
• Inspection of all previously stated environments and equipment for needed repairs and submitting work orders.
• Directs the issuance of equipment and is accountable for its return
• Coordinates and maintains liaison with a variety of Public Safety agencies and professional organizations regarding reality-based training programs and courses, operations, usage, and training needs; maintains up-to-date knowledge of technological advances in reality-based training; attends trade shows, conferences, and seminars; reviews reality-based training safety protocols and ensures all safety protocols are followed
• Coordinates and maintains all course records and documentation for reality-based and in-service courses
• Hires, supervises, and schedules reality-based adjunct instructors; ensures instructors are appropriately credentialed; including contract entry for classes and adjunct instructors
• Manages and maintains instructor files to ensure all instructors have proper credentialing through the NC Office of State Fire Marshall and National Fire Academy
• Collaborate with internal auditors to ensure program compliance with all NCOSFM and NC Community College system rules.
• Develops and manages the day-to-day operations of reality-based training and other in-service training to include all instructor records, student registrations,rosters, and reports
• Reviews instructor lesson plans and other instructional materials for conformance to NCOSFM standards
• Acts as Safety Officer and maintains compliance with NFPA 1403
• Maintains an emergency plan for supplies and treatment of injuries sustained in the reality-based training environment
• Assists in the marketing, coordination, visitation, and evaluation of fire service continuing education classes and/or other duties assigned to ensure quality delivery of educational programs to Wake Tech’s service population
• Maintains the inventory of apparatus and equipment; ensures any equipment warranties are renewed annually
• Researches and designs new training programs and updates existing training programs as needed; submits new courses for course code approval
• Ensures course deliveries comply with Wake Tech procedures and standards, considers advisory guidelines issued by NFPA standards, and ensures that certification training offered is safe, effective, and within Certification Board policies
• Oversees employee who may assist in the planning, development, presentation, or administration of courses for the area
• Participates in the marketing of programs, recruitment of students, and makes presentations to outside contacts
• Assist with fire academy training by providing instruction and other support as needed
• Assists at both Wake Tech Public Safety Campuses (PSEC/PSSC) as needed and the WCFTC
• Works a schedule that includes evenings and weekends in order to meet customer agency needs
• Serves as a back-up Safety Officer for the fire training grounds

Benefits

• As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce.
• Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them.
• As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community.
• We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee's professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED