Fire Instructor

The Fire Instructor performs work on a part-time basis with work schedule varying Monday through Saturday.  Oversees and performs instructing Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and advanced level courses.

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Serves as mentor to new employees.
• Coordinates activities and evaluates performance.
• Presents both practical and classroom instruction for a variety of fire and emergency medical related training programs.
• Performs routine maintenance on all equipment and apparatus.
• Prepares and maintains required training documentation.
• Always maintains a safe working environment.
• Maintains good physical condition for repetitive practical applications in the field.
• Performs live burn operations for both students and in-service trainings.
• Performs training during both non- immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) and IDLH environments.
• Performs firefighter job related tasks for demonstration and technique during training sessions.
• Maintains command and control of all students in a variety of training programs.
• Complies with all local, state, and federal laws required for fire training centers.
• Reviews and grades written tests, written assignments, and any projects assigned to students.
• Maintains an open line of communication to supervisor for all training operations.
• Performs and demonstrates tasks in high-risk situations including, but not limited to, vehicle extrication, rope rescue, hose evolutions during zero visibility, and operations during hazardous material incidents.
• Presents and attends regular training for renewal of certifications and career enhancement.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associates Degree, preferred.
• Six (6) years fire service experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Ability to work rotating schedule (may include weekends and holidays).
• Ability to maintain good physical condition for repetitive practical applications in the field.
• State of Florida certifications as 
  • Firefighter II
  • Fire Instructor I
  • Live Fire Instructor I
  • Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II preferred
• Ability to present educational and training programs in an effective manner.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.d: National Response Framework, an Introduction

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to and more than 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, jumping, throwing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, working in darkness, and operating a manual transmission.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment, and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Basis of Rating: Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job.  The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. 

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.