Fire Academy Instructor & Program Training Coordinator

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: **Overview**Join the team that trains and supports Vermonts fire service community.The Vermont Fire Academy is seeking a motivated professional to helpcoordinate and deliver training programs across the state, both at ourPittsford campus and in local communities.This role will:- 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.Most coordination and administrative work occurs at the Vermont FireAcademy in Pittsford during regular business hours, but the role alsoincludes evening and weekend assignments for training events andmeetings. Flexible scheduling and limited remote work options areavailable depending on task requirements. A state fleet vehicle isprovided for work-related travel.This position requires the ability to meet the medical and physicaldemands of a fire instructor, including the use of personal protectiveequipment and respiratory protection in IDLH environments. Candidatesmust also be comfortable driving long distances and operating mid-sizedtrucks and trailers.We are looking for candidates that are passionate about fire serviceeducation, enjoy variety in their work, and want to make a tangibleimpact on emergency preparedness across Vermont. **Environmental Factors**Duties are performed primarily within a standard office setting, butwith significant travel to training locations, for which private meansof transportation may be required. Transportation of training equipmentand supplies may entail some physical effort. Occasional exposure toproducts of combustion at live fire training sessions may occur. Outdoorphysical work is done in varying weather conditions.

Created: 2026-03-10