Firefighter Academy Instructor — Lead Cadet Training

Orange County Fire Authority; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Assignment Pay (SAP)

Staff Incentive Pay (SIP)

Job summary

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is recruiting Firefighter Academy Instructors for upcoming academies. The position follows a 4/10 schedule (Mon–Thu) and involves delivering SFT Firefighter 1 and 2 material and OCFA-specific curricula.

Instructors ensure student safety, conduct recruit evaluations, proctor tests, and maintain training spaces and resources to deliver high-quality instruction. Applicants must be current, non-probationary OCFA personnel with 3+ years as a Firefighter.

Qualifications

• Current non-probationary OCFA Fire Captain, Fire Apparatus Engineer, or Firefighter with at least 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivering instruction of SFT Firefighter 1 and 2 and OCFA specific curricula
• Ensuring the safety of students and faculty during all course-related activities
• Conducting recruit evaluations
• Conducting and proctoring tests and measurements based on minimum standards
• Maintaining training spaces and resources required to deliver quality instruction

Skills

SFT Firefighter 1/2

SFT Instructor 1/2

Microsoft Office

Tools

OCFA training facilities

Job description

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is recruiting Firefighter Academy Instructors for upcoming academies. The position follows a 4/10 schedule (Mon–Thu) and involves delivering SFT Firefighter 1 and 2 material and OCFA-specific curricula.

Instructors ensure student safety, conduct recruit evaluations, proctor tests, and maintain training spaces and resources to deliver high-quality instruction. Applicants must be current, non-probationary OCFA personnel with 3+ years as a Firefighter.