Fire Service Instructor

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nReady to take your career to the next level while helping shape the future of Connecticut’s fire service? Join us in advancing firefighter training, professional development, and safety across the state!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), Commission on Fire Prevention and Control is hiring per diem Fire Service Instructors at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks, CT.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Enjoy mileage reimbursement (over 40 miles roundtrip) to make your commute stress-free;\r\n Embrace flexibility to accommodate your schedule and needs;\r\n Achieve a healthy work-life balance, because we believe in your well-being;\r\n Take advantage of FREE statewide training! Take a sneak peak at the Connecticut Fire Academy 2026 Training Calendar and see how you can continuously enhance your skills and expertise!\r\n\r\nIn addition, the State also offers:�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees\r\n The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n Instructors�are credentialed by subject matter expertise.\r\n Teaching and related work assignments are posted via a portal to instructors credentialed to teach in various programmatic areas.�\r\n Instructors identify their availability to teach and a Program Coordinator or Manager reviews responses and would in-turn formalize the assignment(s).\r\n Instructors are required to work a minimum of one hundred (100) hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPLEASE NOTE: For more responsibilities, please scroll down to the Examples of Duties Section below.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n ABOUT US�\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n The DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance, and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins.\r\n \r\n \r\n 1. Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence\r\n \r\n \r\n Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data\r\n Challenging the 'that's the way it's always been done' construct—i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve\r\n Constantly seeking better results\r\n \r\n \r\n 2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility\r\n \r\n \r\n Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources\r\n Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests\r\n Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges\r\n \r\n \r\n 3. Ethics and Accountability\r\n \r\n \r\n Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies\r\n Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement\r\n Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments\r\n Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways\r\n \r\n The Commission on Fire Prevention and Control is dedicated to preventing or mitigating the effects of fire and disasters, either natural or man made, on the citizens of the State of Connecticut. This objective shall be accomplished through the development and delivery of state-of-the-art educational programs designed to meet nationally recognized standards, certification of individuals to such standards and maintenance of up-to-date resources for use by fire service personnel, public educators and other first responders.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Interested in learning more? Visit:\r\n \r\n \r\n � � � ��� � � ��� � � ��� � � ��\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n TESTIMONIALS\r\n \r\n “Being a Connecticut Fire Academy Instructor means I am a part of advancing the fire service forward by preparing the next generation of firefighters.�\r\n Being on the staff at the CFA has allowed me to give back to the fire service while expanding my peer group through networking and idea sharing.”\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n 'Being an academy instructor means that I am part of a team of individuals who make it their mission to train and pass on knowledge to future firefighters. Being part of the academy has allowed me to grow professionally and personally through the interaction with fellow instructors and recruits. The benefits of being an instructor include professional development, networking and camaraderie'\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n 'One of the things I like most about being an instructor at the CT Fire Academy has been meeting and working with all of the top notch instructors from around the state. Being able to represent the CFA at Career Fairs, being a Coordinator for Cadet Camp, and being a mentor at CPAT has allowed me to connect with the future generation of fire fighters and has given me the chance to talk about what being a female in the fire service is like'\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n 'Being a fire academy instructor means mentoring, teaching, and leader to aspiring firefighters. It means having the responsibility to prepare and shape individuals into skilled and competent firefighters capable of facing any emergency with confidence and courage. 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Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.\r\n Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.�\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.�\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”�\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).���\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.�\r\n \r\n \r\n DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION:\r\n \r\n Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:�\r\n \r\n \r\n State Employees:\r\n \r\n \r\n Two (2) most recent performance evaluations\r\n Completed CT-HR-13\r\n \r\n \r\n Non-State Employees\r\n \r\n \r\n Two (2) professional references contact information including name, email, and phone number (at least one being a current and/or previous supervisor)\r\n Completed CT-HR-13\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.�\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in 'CT-HR-13' into the 'Search Department of Administrative Services' search field.�\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\n Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Alejandro G. D�vila-Hurtado at Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov.�\r\n \r\n \r\n Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!�\r\n \r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Division of Fire Services Administration this class is accountable for performing a variety of work related to fire training and certification for personnel of local fire departments and other fire organizations.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Fire Service Instructor 1 (Instructors are credentialed by subject matter expertise):\r\n\r\n\r\n Preparing for and conducting fire service training (cognitive and psycho-motor skills) from prepared curriculum;\r\n Adapts course content and curricula and prepares lesson plans to meet specific training needs;\r\n Recommends changes in training courses;�\r\n Prepares, administers, and corrects tests;�\r\n Assigns tasks and evaluates student performance;�\r\n Maintains student records; prepares evaluation reports; and\r\n Maintains tools and equipment utilized in training.�\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Instructor 1: Knowledge of objectives, principles and practices of fire training; knowledge of educational methods and techniques as applied to technical fields; knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention techniques, methods, procedures and scientific aides, interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

\r\n\r\n\r\n Instructor 1: Three (3) years of experience in the field of fire safety.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n\r\n\r\n Instructor 1, 2 and 3: College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.\r\n\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience working independently and communicating both in writing and verbally to internal and external stakeholders;\r\n Experience in fire service subject areas, including Firefighting, Technical Rescue, Fire Officer, Fire Service Instruction, Community Risk Reduction, Public Fire and Life Safety Education, Firefighter Physical Fitness, Candidate Physical Ability Testing (CPAT), Aerial operations or Pump Operations; and\r\n Completion of the CT Fire Academy Station Evaluator Training.\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n