Temporary - Fire Service Trainer

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas seeks a qualified instructor to deliver KFRTI fire service training programs across Kansas. The role may serve as lead or assistant instructor or safety officer as qualified, supporting a traveling instruction model operated by KFRTI, a KU Lifelong and Professional Education unit.

Strong instructional credentials and certifications (IFSAC/Pro Board) along with a high school diploma and relevant experience are required to ensure delivery of safe, effective training that

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5+ years of progressive experience delivering fire service training.
• ICS training: ICS-100 and ICS-200.
• IFSAC and/or Pro Board Firefighter I & II certification or equivalent.
• IFSAC and/or Pro Board Fire Instructor I within 1 year of hire.
• Two years of fire and emergency services instructional experience (80 hours per year).
• IFSAC and/or Pro Board certification in the subject(s) to be taught, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary assistance in various areas including research, project or program assistance, and grant assistance.
• Deliver KFRTI training programs as lead instructor, assistant instructor, or safety officer (if qualified).
• Support the institute's mission to train and credential firefighters across Kansas.

Skills

Fire training delivery

Instructional experience

Public speaking

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

IFSAC/Pro Board Fire Instructor I certification

IFSAC/Pro Board Certification in taught subjects

Job description

Position Overview

Position OverviewThis position is responsible for instructing a variety of fire service programs and courses offered by the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI). They will serve as the lead instructor, assistant instructor, or safety officer (if qualified) to deliver KFRTI training programs. They will serve as the lead instructor, assistant instructor, or safety officer (if qualified) to deliver KFRTI training programs. Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is a KU Lifelong and Professional Education (LPE) unit. The Institute was created in 1949 by the Kansas legislature with the mission to train and credential Kansas firefighters in local jurisdictions. The Institute serves fire departments and firefighters through a “traveling instruction service,” providing hundreds of training and certification events each year in counties across the State. The mission of the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is to provide accessible, comprehensive training and credentialing for fire and emergency response personnel to promote health and safety in Kansas communities

Job Description

Positions will provide temporary assistance in a variety of areas. Work may include, but is not limited to research, project or program assistance, and grant assistance. Work is completed within 999 hours per a calendar year.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma plus five years of progressive experience conducting/ providing fire service training.
2. Incident Command System Training: ics 100 and 200.
3. IFSAC and/or Pro Board Firefighter I & II certification or equivalent as determined by the Institute.
4. IFSAC and/or Pro Board Fire Instructor I certification within 1 year of hire.
5. Two years of fire and emergency services Instructional experience (80 hours per year).
6. IFSAC and/or Pro Board Certification in the subject(s) to be taught, if applicable.
7. Physical ability to perform the tasks associated with the instruction and evaluation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

1. IFSAC and/or Pro Board (or) FDSO Certification or National Fire Academy course completion for NFPA 1521 Fire Department Safety Officer Certification
2. IFSAC and/or Pro Board Fire Instructor II certification.
3. Three years of fire and emergency services Instructional experience (80 hours per year)
4. Consistent record of positive course and instructor evaluations from students.
5. Demonstrated willingness to stay apprised of current, relevant research data and evolving best practices for subject areas
6. IFSAC and/or Pro Board Live Fire Instructor certification (or)International Society of Fire Service Instructors Live Fire Training Instructor credential (or) KFRTI KS Live Fire Instructor course.
7. Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Contact Information to Applicants

Benjamin Green, Fire & Rescue Program ManagerKansas Fire and Rescue Training InstituteJayhawk GlobalUniversity of [e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range26.40 per/hr

Application Review BeginsWednesday August 26, 2026

Anticipated Start DateTuesday September 15, 2026