Fire Instructor- Division of Public Safety Education, Department of Public Safety

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Department of Public Safety provides safety services for the County. Included in this Department are the divisions of Safety and Security, Public Safety Communications, Consumer Affairs/Consumer Protection, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, Bergen EMS, Public Safety Education, Weights and Measures, and Law and Public Safety Institute.

Job Description:           

This employment opportunity is to serve as a Fire Instructor.  Under direction, gives instructions and demonstrates various fire-fighting techniques and procedures; instructs students in the use and care of fighting apparatus and equipment, and supervises the activities of students participating in fire drills; does related duties.

Job Responsibilities:          

  • Provides training and instruction in all phases of firefighting, fire prevention, and salvage operations.
  • Lectures and demonstrate fire prevention and fire protection methods.
  • Oversees activities of fire companies engaged in simulated exercises.
  • Instructs students in the use and care of various firefighting apparatuses, the methods of responding to fire alarms, and the use of fire vehicles.
  • Provides instructions and demonstrates various firefighting techniques including forcible entry into burning buildings, use of portable fire extinguishers, ladder climbing, salvage operations, hose layout and hydrant connections, use and care of hoses and protective breathing equipment, rescue and first-aid practices and procedures, and methods of extinguishing fires.
  • Shows films in fire-fighting techniques and fire protection.
  • Prepares visual aid material for instructional use.
  • Maintains equipment and facilities at the fire training center.
  • Prepares and maintains records and files.
  • Monitors student attendance and administers tests to determine student progress and understanding of subject matter.
  • Returns apparatus, equipment, training aids, and records to proper storage areas.

Schedule:
Full time (40 hours/week)
Shift 2:00 PM – 11:00PM including Saturdays

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent

Other Requirements:

  • Three (3) years of experience as a paid or volunteer fire fighter and/or instructor in the use of various firefighting techniques and procedures in the control and extinguishing of fires in either a paid or volunteer capacity.
  • Applicants must possess a valid Fire Service Instructor Level 1 certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
  • NJ State Fire Instructor Level 2 certification is required within 2 years of employment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
  • Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

What we offer:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Enrollment into the state pension system
  • Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Competitive hourly wages
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $65,000 / per annum

Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee’s primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency.