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City of West Fargo

Fire Training Chief

West Fargo, ND · On-site

$81K - $89K/yr

Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates department instructors and training personnel. Coordinates and delivers department-wide drills, exercises, live-fire training, and multi-agency training events.

Cities, Inc.

$85K - $100K/yr

Firefighter, Paramedic, Driver/Operator, Fire Officer I and II, Fire Inspector I, and II and Fire Instructor I. Extensive progressive experience in fire administration, firefighting, and fire ...

Cities, Inc.

NY · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Firefighter, Paramedic, Driver/Operator, Fire Officer I and II, Fire Inspector I, and II and Fire Instructor I. Extensive progressive experience in fire administration, firefighting, and fire ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for fire instructor in the United States is $24.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fire instructor?

Fire Instructors are professionals who teach and train firefighters and other emergency responders in fire safety, firefighting techniques, rescue operations, and emergency procedures. They develop lesson plans, conduct classroom and hands-on training sessions, and ensure that all trainees understand safety protocols and best practices. Fire Instructors also evaluate trainees’ performance and keep up to date with the latest industry standards and firefighting technology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fire instructor?

To thrive as a Fire Instructor, you need extensive firefighting experience, knowledge of fire science, and typically certifications such as Fire Instructor I or II. Familiarity with training simulators, instructional technology, and learning management systems is often required. Strong communication, leadership, and adaptability help engage diverse trainees and address dynamic situations. These skills ensure effective knowledge transfer, safety, and preparedness in high-risk emergency response environments.

What are some common challenges faced by fire instructors when training new recruits?

Fire Instructors often encounter challenges such as effectively communicating complex firefighting techniques to recruits with varying levels of experience and learning styles. Ensuring safety during live-fire training scenarios is another significant concern, requiring strict adherence to protocols and close supervision. Additionally, keeping training sessions engaging and realistic while meeting certification standards can be demanding. Building teamwork and trust among recruits is also a key focus, as these skills are critical in emergency situations.

What is the difference between Fire Instructor vs Firefighter?

AspectFire InstructorFirefighter
CertificationsFire Instructor Certification, CPR, First AidFirefighter Certification, EMT/Paramedic
Work EnvironmentTraining facilities, classrooms, fire academiesFire scenes, emergency response, fire stations
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, training academies, safety organizationsFire departments, emergency services, rescue teams

Fire Instructors focus on training and educating firefighters and the public, working mainly in classrooms and training facilities. Firefighters respond to emergencies, fighting fires and rescuing people at fire scenes. While both roles require fire safety certifications, their work environments and daily tasks differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Fire Instructor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,788 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Fire Protection Specialist (Instructor)

Boise, ID

US Department of the Interior
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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$89K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

U.S. Department Of The Interior rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Washington Office, Division of Fire.
More information about the surrounding location can be found here.Qualifications:In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below:
Selective Placement Factors (SPF): This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified:
SPF #1: Candidates must possess prior structural firefighting experience.

Structural Fire: The Department of the Interior defines structural firefighting experience as any firefighting experience except wildland firefighting. Structural experience may be gained though work in suppressing fires such as those in buildings, ships, vehicles, airstrips and aircraft, and other non-wildland firefighting. This experience may be gained by serving in a structural firefighting position within the federal government or in an equivalent position outside the Federal government. Periods of structural firefighting gained as a volunteer or paid call firefighter can also be credited. In some instances, candidates may be hired in a dual wildland and structural firefighting role. You must clearly demonstrate this experience in your resume, including the months, days and hours per week at which the work was performed in order to be considered.
Firefighter Special Retirement (Secondary Coverage): This is a secondary/administrative fire position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION.SPF


#2: Successful completion and have currency in the following from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Professional Qualifications (Pro Board):
  • International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) -OR-
  • Pro-Board
    • Hazmat-Awareness; AND Hazmat-Operations; AND
    • Firefighter I; Firefighter II; AND
    • Fire Officer I; Fire Officer II; Fire Officer III; AND
    • Fire Instructor I, Fire Instructor II; AND
    • Fire Inspector I; Fire Inspector II OR Fire Inspector 2024 standard
Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic entry requirement, applicants must have specialized experience to be found qualified. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade.
To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, 1 year of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 is required. Examples of work include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Experience working in a progressive fire department as a chief fire officer (Asst. Fire chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Chief.)
  • Directing or assisting in directing the activities of a fire department; acting as the sole authority and command of a fire scene.
  • Recommending and enforcing all department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Providing guidance to department officers in the planning and implementation of operations, programs, training, and personnel management.
  • Responsible for the general direction, or supervision and evaluation of all paid and reserve personnel, including employee safety, training and job performance.

Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by 09/11/2026.

Eligibility and Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.

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