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How much do fire fighting instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for fire fighting instructor in the United States is $20.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fire fighting instructor?

A Fire Fighting Instructor is a professional who trains individuals or groups in fire safety, firefighting techniques, and emergency response procedures. These instructors often have extensive experience as firefighters themselves and are responsible for teaching both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Their duties include developing training programs, conducting drills, evaluating performance, and ensuring that trainees understand the latest fire safety protocols. Fire Fighting Instructors play a crucial role in preparing firefighters and other personnel to respond effectively to fire emergencies and save lives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fire fighting instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fire Fighting Instructor, you need extensive firefighting experience, instructor certification (such as NFPA 1041), and a strong understanding of fire science and safety protocols. Familiarity with fire simulation equipment, training props, and digital record-keeping systems is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and instructional skills help engage trainees and foster a safe, productive learning environment. These abilities are vital to ensure firefighters are properly trained, safety standards are upheld, and lives are protected in real emergencies.

What are some common challenges faced by fire fighting instructors, and how can they be managed?

Fire Fighting Instructors often encounter challenges such as adapting training to participants with varying experience levels, ensuring safety during live-fire drills, and staying updated with evolving firefighting techniques and regulations. Managing these challenges requires strong communication skills, thorough lesson planning, and continuous professional development. Collaborating closely with other instructors and local fire departments also helps to share best practices and maintain high training standards.

What is the difference between Fire Fighting Instructor vs Fire Safety Officer?

AspectFire Fighting InstructorFire Safety Officer
CertificationsFire fighting certifications, instructor licensesFire safety certifications, risk assessment training
Work EnvironmentTraining centers, fire academies, on-site trainingOffices, industrial sites, inspection environments
Employer & IndustryFire departments, training institutions, industrial facilitiesCorporate, government agencies, construction sites

Fire Fighting Instructors primarily focus on training individuals in fire fighting techniques and safety procedures, often working in training centers or on-site. Fire Safety Officers concentrate on implementing safety policies, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance. While both roles require fire safety certifications, their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Fire Fighting Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,202 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Damage Control (DC) Firefighting Contractor Instructor (Job ID: 4481)

Valkyrie Enterprises

Great Lakes, IL โ€ข On-site

$85 - $120/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Support Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) by providing instruction, operation, testing, remediation, curriculum support, administration, safety, and management services for naval training.

  • Deliver technical and military training, including instructor services and remediation for DOD personnel, Navy, and Allied Forces officer and enlisted personnel assigned to SWSC Great Lakes, IL.

  • Perform duties related to curriculum updates and maintenance, safety protocols, and shipboard damage control procedures as part of training activities.


Job description

Location: Great Lakes

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:4481

# of Openings:1

Purpose:

  • Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for aDamage Control (DC) Firefighting Contractor Instructor who will be a key support to Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) in Great Lakes, IL.
Job Description:
  • The DC Instructor will support SWSC and providing instruction, operation, testing, remediation, curriculum support (includes updates and maintenance of curriculum), administration, safety, and management support services for formalized naval training
  • Responsibilities include technical and military training, involving instructor services and remediation for DOD personnel, including Navy and Allied Forces officer and enlisted personnel, temporarily assigned to SWSC Great Lakes, IL for training.
Qualifications:
  • Must have a High School Diploma and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Must be a graduate of the following courses:
    • Graduate of the Navy Instructor Training Course (CIN: A-012-0077) (NEC 9502) OR equivalent instructor training course.
    • General Shipboard Fire Fighting Training โ€“ Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (A-495-0416).
    • Shipboard Damage Control Team Trainer (K-495-0045)
  • Must have at least 3 years technical experience in Damage Control.
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience in a Military Training Environment.
  • Must have strong knowledge of learning principles, methods of presentation, testing, remediation procedures, and training equipment.
  • Must have comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols, shipboard and aircraft fire fighting procedures, and shipboard damage control procedures.
  • Must be a former senior (E5 โ€“ E9) Surface Ship Damage Controlman or similar rating.
Desired Qualifications
  • Navy Damage Controlman (CPO preferred) or Engineering Department Leader (EN, GS, EM, etc.) preferred.
  • Possess the 9502 Basic Instructor NEC or ATG experiencepreferred.
  • Shipboard firefighting experiencepreferred.
  • Current Basic EMT qualification, or higherpreferred.
Security Requirements
  • Must be eligible to obtaina favorable backgroundand/or maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Travel Requirements
  • Occasional Travel - less than 15%
  • If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found:https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ).
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, & kneel up to 75% of the time.
  • Repetitive motion, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, and visual acuity (depth perception).
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), Inside or Outside / Noise levels
Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrieโ€™s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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