Fire Protection Instructor & Training Lead

Nicolet College; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicolet College in Rhinelander, WI, seeks a Full-time Fire Protection Instructor to lead and develop the college's fire protection program. You will coordinate training resources, deliver high‑quality instruction, and support curriculum implementation across campus and outreach sites.

The role requires expertise in fire service standards, curriculum design, and effective teaching practices, with duties spanning classroom, lab, live-fire and online formats. Travel to district sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Fire Protection or related field; degree within three years acceptable.
• Must hold Wisconsin Fire & EMS Instructor I certification; II or eligible within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in academic programs, workforce development, and K12 settings.
• Maintain courses in WIDS and the College LMS.
• Coordinate training equipment readiness and facilities.
• Support program reviews and advisory committees.

Skills

Adult learning

Fire standards

Curriculum design

LMS experience

Safety practices

Instruction delivery

Assessment methods

Communication

Record keeping

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Associate degree Fire Protection

Bachelor’s degree Fire Science

Instructor I certification (WI)

Driver/Operator Pumper (WI)

Tools

Canvas LMS

D2L Brightspace

Blackboard

Moodle

Job description

Nicolet College in Rhinelander, WI, seeks a Full-time Fire Protection Instructor to lead and develop the college's fire protection program. You will coordinate training resources, deliver high‑quality instruction, and support curriculum implementation across campus and outreach sites.

The role requires expertise in fire service standards, curriculum design, and effective teaching practices, with duties spanning classroom, lab, live-fire and online formats. Travel to district sites is expected.