Fire & Rescue Training Instructor

Loudoun County, VA; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Training Instructor to develop and deliver entry-level, advanced, and continuing education programs for both career and volunteer personnel.

You will schedule classes, manage classrooms and AV equipment, maintain training records, and coordinate with the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and external partners. The role emphasizes safety, communication, and teamwork across LCFR and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, EMS, or related field and 3 years of related training/education experience or an equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass required background checks (criminal, fingerprinting, DMV).

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers training programs that meet learning objectives using effective instructional strategies.
• Maintains training records systems, ensuring LCFR files are accurate, current, accessible, and retained per requirements.
• Tracks required training and certifications and aids in planning and improvement of records systems.
• Coordinates records and data exchange with the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and external agencies.
• Maintains professional qualifications by attending mandated training and development.
• Completes special projects independently or with a team and supports Training Division goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned and applies educational theory to fire training as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), or related field

Job description

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is comprised of approximately 902 career employees and 800+ operational and administrative volunteers. The Department is a growing organization that serves a large and diverse population located 30 miles northwest of Washington, DC. We provide a full range of emergency and non-emergency services to approximately 440,000 residents within a 520 square mile area. Additional information about the Department can be found at www.loudoun.gov/fire.

We seek to hire a highly motivated, effective, and diverse workforce to meet the needs of the County’s residents, visitors, and business community, and support the Department’s core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, and Service. Loudoun County offers a meaningful career, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information can be found at www.loudoun.gov/benefits.

LCFR seeks qualified applicants for a full-time Fire & Rescue Training Instructor working 40 hours a week at the Oliver Robert Dubé Training Academy in Leesburg, Virginia. While not a supervisory position, Training Instructors are responsible for overseeing and directing career and volunteer students, as well as part-time and adjunct instructors, during assigned courses/programs.

Fire & Rescue Training Instructors are responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, and supporting entry-level, advanced, and continuing education programs for both career and volunteer personnel. This includes scheduling instructors; logistics for classes and AV equipment; teaching classes; communicating with career/volunteer leadership; and, driving/operating fire/rescue apparatus.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; adhere to deadlines; operate independently and maintain flexibility in dynamic environments; analyze critical situations and to adapt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to safety, surrounding hazards, and circumstances; establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteer personnel, other members of the fire-rescue staff and members of the general public; and interact effectively with other agencies/departments, both inside and outside the County, on various staff assignments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develops and delivers training programs that meet established learning objectives, using effective instructional strategies, training methods, techniques, and media to support learning and engage a diverse audience.
• Maintains Department training and records management systems, ensuring LCFR files and related records are accurate, current, accessible, and retained in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Tracks required training and certifications using Department databases and assists senior staff and program managers with the planning, development, and improvement of records management systems.
• Coordinates records and data exchange with the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, external agencies, vendors, and clients, as applicable.
• Maintains professional qualifications and certifications by attending mandated and specialized training and completing other required professional development.
• Completes special projects independently or as a member of a team and contributes to Training Division initiatives and organizational goals.
• Performs other essential functions and duties as assigned or as required by the specific position or Department assignment.
• Knowledge and application of educational theory, principles, practices, methods, evaluation, and techniques of fire training according to certifications and as assigned.

Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), or related field; three (3) years of related work experience in fire/emergency medical services training and education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification). Pass background checks including criminal, fingerprinting, and DMV checks.

Certification, license and special requirements

• May voluntarily elect to function in environments that are Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health ("IDLH") after passing an entry LCFR medical evaluation and annual evaluations as outlined by relevant LCFR SOPs.
• NFPA 1010 Firefighter I & II, Driver / Operator, EVOC III, NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations or higher, NFPA 1020 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications.
• Prefer National Registry EMT/AEMT/P or VAOEMS EMT/AEMT/P.
• Hold or obtain VDFP Train-the-Trainer in Firefighter I and II, EVOC, Hazmat, and IC S 300/400.
• Prefer VDFP Train-the-Trainer in Driver/Pump Operator, Aerial Operator, Officer I and II, and/or Instructor I and II.

Anticipated timeline and details for this recruitment are listed below. All dates and locations are subject to change.

• Applications are accepted through November 20, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
• Application review and pre-screening: November 30 - December 3, 2026
• In-person panel interview: week of December 7 - 10, 2026; Location TBD
• Final interview: week of December 14 - 17, 2026; Location TBD
• Target Hire Date is January 28, 2027