Dordrecht - Firefighting Instructor

FMTC Safety Group; Dordrecht; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

FMTC Safety Group in Dordrecht is seeking a Firefighting Instructor to train participants in offshore emergency response. You will lead hands-on exercises, ensure safety standards, and foster a proactive learning atmosphere across diverse environments, including offshore platforms and industrial sites.

The role requires experience as a firefighter, instructor mindset, good English, and a passion for safety and training. Offshore, airport, or industrial experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as an instructor is a plus, mindset matters most.

Responsibilities

• Train participants daily to manage various emergency incidents.
• Guide participants through realistic and hands-on exercises.
• Create a safe, energetic and engaging learning environment.
• Uphold the highest safety standards; rules and procedures are non-negotiable.

Job description

Do you thrive on inspiring others, sharing knowledge and making a real impact through hands‑on training? Do you have experience as a friefighter preferably with offshore experience? For our training center in Dordrecht, we are looking for a driven and passionate Firefighting Instructor (m/f/d) who wants to enable people to work safely and optimally prepare them for emergency situations in offshore environments.

Who Are We?

At FMTC Safety, everything revolves around people and safety. We are a fast‑growing, global organization preparing professionals to work safely in some of the world’s most demanding environments: from offshore platforms and wind farms to ships and industrial sites.

What makes us different?

We go where our clients need us. With training centers strategically located around the world, we offer maximum flexibility: in timing, location, and delivery. Our mindset is simple: we make it happen. Even if there’s only one participant, the training goes ahead. This requires more than just knowledge, it requires passion, flexibility and a true customer‑first mentality. And that’s exactly what defines our instructors.

What will you do?

• You will train participants daily to manage various emergency incidents, including:
  • fires in internal accommodations,
  • hazardous materials,
  • spilled chemicals,
  • radiation incidents,
  • fires involving flammable liquids,
  • rescues from heights and confined spaces,
  • and aircraft fires and crashes.
• Guide participants through realistic and hands‑on exercises
• Create a safe, energetic and engaging learning environment
• Uphold the highest safety standards, because in this role, rules and procedures are non‑negotiable

What do you bring?

• Experience as an instructor is a plus - your mindset matters most.
• Experience as a firefighter
• Good command of English
• A proactive, flexible, and hands‑on attitude
• A genuine passion for safety, training and working with people
• Experience in an offshore environment, airport, industrial complex or local government where aircrafts are used
• You understand the relevant standards, including OPITO, STCW, NOGEPA, and GWO
• A serious commitment to safety rules and protocols, because the well‑being of our participants is our top priority

Why FMTC?

• Work in a truly international and fast‑growing environment
• Take ownership and make a visible impact from day one
• Grow with us through training, certifications, and development opportunities
• Experience an open, informal culture with short lines and big ambitions

Not yet fully qualified? No problem! If you have the right attitude and a passion for safety, we’ll provide the training you need to succeed.