Fire & Rescue Trainer & Inspector (Hybrid/Travel)

Insurance; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, seeks a Fire & Rescue Trainer/Inspector I to design and deliver statewide fire & rescue training programs, conduct audits, and support certification standards.

The role requires an Associate degree in Fire Science, Level II Instructor/Inspector credentials, and at least two years of training experience; extensive travel, weekend work, and on-call duties are expected as part of the SERT alignment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Fire Science or related field required.
• Certification as a Level II Instructor or Level II Inspector.
• Two years of experience conducting NC fire and rescue certification training programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire and rescue training, instructor qualification testing, and evaluations.
• Audit certification courses, live fire training, and prepare investigative reports as needed.
• Interpret and communicate standards (OSHA, NFPA).
• Assist with program and standards development and Certification Board support.
• Represent the Department at meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Act as a SERT member with 24/7 on-call responsibilities.
• Support line-of-duty death processing when requested.

Skills

Fire training

Instructor certification

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in Fire Science

Level II Instructor Certification

Level II Inspector Certification

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, seeks a Fire & Rescue Trainer/Inspector I to design and deliver statewide fire & rescue training programs, conduct audits, and support certification standards.

The role requires an Associate degree in Fire Science, Level II Instructor/Inspector credentials, and at least two years of training experience; extensive travel, weekend work, and on-call duties are expected as part of the SERT alignment.