Fire Apparatus Engineer Academy Coordinator — Training Lead

Orange County Fire Authority; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Assignment Pay (SAP)

Staff Incentive Pay (SIP)

Job summary

Orange County Fire Authority is seeking an experienced Fire Apparatus Engineer Academy Coordinator for a 24-week administrative assignment within the Operations Training and Promotions Division. This internal posting is open to current OCFA Fire Captains only, with a four-day work week (4/10) and SAP/SIP eligibility.

The assignment runs from December 11, 2026 to May 16, 2027, with Academy 44 from January 11 to March 4, 2027 and Academy 45 from March 22 to May 13, 2027.

Qualifications

• Instructor 1A and 1B or Instructor 1 or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a FAE Academy Coordinator or Assistant FAE Academy Coordinator.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong written communications skills.
• No long-term vacations during the academy.

Skills

Instructor 1A/1B or Instructor 1

FAE Academy Coordinator experience

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

No long-term vacations during the acad

Job description

Orange County Fire Authority is seeking an experienced Fire Apparatus Engineer Academy Coordinator for a 24-week administrative assignment within the Operations Training and Promotions Division. This internal posting is open to current OCFA Fire Captains only, with a four-day work week (4/10) and SAP/SIP eligibility.

The assignment runs from December 11, 2026 to May 16, 2027, with Academy 44 from January 11 to March 4, 2027 and Academy 45 from March 22 to May 13, 2027.