Jobs in this family deliver statewide, high-hazard courses to train first responders on all aspects of response.
Jobs and Descriptions
First Responder Training Officer I
The First Responder Training Officer I develops and delivers advanced curriculum and testing for fire and emergency response personnel. This position focuses on teaching critical life-safety skills, including fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and fire department administration. Instructors lead high-risk live-fire drills and complex training scenarios where maintaining strict safety protocols remains the highest priority. Success in this position requires advanced knowledge of fire service operations and the physical capability necessary to lead demanding training scenarios in extreme environments while wearing full protective gear. Trainers are responsible for supervising students in hazardous, zero-visibility atmospheres where a deep knowledge of safety protocols is critical. Candidates must possess relevant field experience and advanced certifications in firefighting, hazardous materials technology, technical rescue, or related disciplines.
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience, an Associate's Degree and 6 years of experience, or a High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of experience.
OCCU:
Pay Grade: MS14
First Responder Training Officer II
The First Responder Training Officer II serves as a senior instructional leader responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing advanced fire service training courses. This position involves planning and supervising the work of other instructors to ensure high-quality training delivery across the department. Beyond teaching, this position develops and oversees advanced operational, technical, and leadership training programs. Specialized instruction may include advanced rope rescue, confined space rescue, hazardous materials operations, incident command systems, and live-fire command training. The Officer II must exercise sound judgment and make critical safety decisions during high-liability training simulations. Administrative duties include managing digital learning systems, validating examinations, evaluating instructional effectiveness, and assisting with resource planning and operational efficiency reviews. Mentorship is a core responsibility, as this individual coaches and develops Officer I personnel to maintain professional excellence. This position maintains operational familiarity with high-risk training environments and evolving national fire service standards. This position typically requires a combination of advanced certifications, instructional experience, and higher education relevant to fire service or emergency services training.
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience, an Associate's Degree and 8 years of experience, or a High School Diploma/GED and 10 years of experience.
OCCU:
Pay Grade: MS15
First Responder Training Team Lead
The First Responder Training Team Lead provides senior-level leadership and operational oversight for an assigned fire service training group and instructional personnel. This position ensures training delivery remains modern, safe, effective, and aligned with national standards and state requirements. Primary responsibilities include directing instructional delivery strategies, supervising instructional personnel, supporting hiring and performance evaluations, and providing career mentoring and professional development guidance. Technical expertise is required to validate complex field exercises and maintain safety oversight during high-risk live-fire and technical rescue training operations. This position manages day-to-day operational budgeting, equipment procurement, scheduling coordination, and resource allocation activities within the assigned group. Proficiency in digital learning systems is necessary to analyze performance data and optimize instructional delivery across the academy. This position maintains operational familiarity with high-risk training environments and evolving fire service standards. This position typically requires a combination of advanced certifications, supervisory experience, and higher education relevant to fire service instruction, emergency services training, or organizational leadership.
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience, an Associate's Degree and 10 years of experience, or a High School Diploma/GED and 12 years of experience.
OCCU:
Pay Grade: MS16
First Responder Training Supervisor
The First Responder Training Supervisor serves as a senior executive leader responsible for the strategic oversight of an assigned training group, personnel, and operational resources within the academy. This position provides high-level direction for instructional operations, long-term planning, policy implementation, and statewide training coordination to ensure programs remain aligned with modern fire service needs, safety standards, and industry best practices. Primary duties include supervising subordinate supervisors, mentoring technical experts, evaluating organizational performance, and supporting the continued development of instructional excellence across the assigned group. This position provides senior-level oversight and recommendations regarding policy development, curriculum design, and the implementation of new training technologies. Financial responsibilities include long-term fiscal planning, operational budget oversight, grant coordination, and support of regional and industry partnerships. As a key liaison, the Supervisor works with fire chiefs, emergency service leaders, regulatory agencies, and partner organizations to support statewide emergency response readiness and professional development initiatives. This position typically requires advanced education and extensive experience in fire service leadership, instructional operations, emergency services administration, or organizational management.
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience, an Associate's Degree and 12 years of experience, or a High School Diploma/GED and 14 years of experience.
OCCU:
Pay Grade: MS17