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Fire Service Instructor 1

Recruitment # 250825-3882VR-001

Location Windsor Locks, CT

Date Opened 9/3/2025 1:08:00 PM

Salary $22.50/hour

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 9/24/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Do you have experience in the field of fire safety. If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity with the State of Connecticut!

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (https://portal.ct.gov/DESPP) (DESPP) is hiring per diem Fire Service Instructors (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3882VR&R1=&R3=) at the Connecticut Fire Academy (https://portal.ct.gov/despp/services/commission-on-fire-prevention-and-control?language=en\_US) in Windsor Locks, CT. POSITION DETAILS Teaching and related work assignments are posted via a portal to instructors credentialed to teach in various programmatic areas. Instructors identify their availability to teach and a Program Coordinator or Manager reviews responses and would in-turn formalize the assignment(s). Instructors are required to work a minimum of one-hundred (100) hours per calendar year. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Mileage Reimbursement (over 40 miles roundtrip)

+ Flexibility

+ A healthy work - life balance!

+ Free statewide training at the Fire Academy

+ Access to high quality public safety training and education

+ To become part of the best fire cadre network in CT

+ State of the art Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and apparel

+ Ability to impact public safety in every community in CT

ABOUT US

DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance, and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins (https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-emergency-service-and-public-protection/ronnell-higgins-biography?language=en\_US) .

1. Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence • Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data • Challenging the "that's the way it's always been done" construct—i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve • Constantly seeking better results

2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility • Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources • Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests • Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges

3. Ethics and Accountability • Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies • Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement • Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments • Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways

For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!

Selection Plan

Recruitment-specific information:

Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

State Employees

+ Two (2) most recent performance evaluations

+ Completed CT-HR-13

Non-State Employees

+ Two (2) professional references contact information including name, email, and phone number (at least one being a current and/or previous supervisor)

+ Completed CT-HR-13

Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.

Click here (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Statewide-HR/A---Z-Listing-Task-PDFs/Criminal-Convictions---Addendum-to-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-Form---CT-HR-13.pdf) to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS) by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jake Ferrari at [email protected].

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control this class is accountable for performing a variety of work related to fire training and certification for personnel of local fire departments and other fire organizations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Instructor 1:

+ Prepares for and conducts training courses and field and laboratory demonstrations in fire service subjects;

+ Adapts course contents and curricula and prepares lesson plans to meet specific training needs;

+ Recommends changes in training courses;

+ Prepares, administers and corrects tests;

+ Assigns tasks and evaluates student performance both in possession of technical knowledge and demonstration of specific skills;

+ Maintains student records;

+ Prepares evaluation reports of training courses;

+ Maintains tools and equipment utilized in training;

+ Maintains liaison with staff of fire departments and other fire service organizations;

+ Attends staff and professional meetings;

+ Performs related duties as required.

Instructor 2:

+ In addition to performing responsibilities outlined in the Instructor I level, an incumbent at the Instructor II level independently delivers instruction from prepared lesson plans;

+ Modifies course contents and curricula and prepares lesson plans to meet specific training needs;

+ Recommends changes in training courses;

+ May act as a course lead responsible for all course delivery documentation;

+ Performs related duties as required.

Instructor 3:

+ Coordinates the scheduling and delivery of training programs at a local level;

+ Oversees and directs lower level Instructors in the delivery of training programs, development of new programs, and enhancements to existing programs;

+ Identifies references and course materials, schedules and coordinates the administration of exams for instructors area of responsibility;

+ Advises Certification Division on how to construct or revise existing evaluation instruments and methods;

+ Develops and may customize lesson plans, instructional aides and evaluation instruments to meet the needs of the fire organization;

+ Assigns tasks and evaluates student performance both in possession of technical knowledge and demonstration of specific skills;

+ Maintains liaison with staff of fire departments and other fire service organizations;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Instructor 1:

+ Knowledge of

+ objectives, principles and practices of fire training;

+ educational methods and techniques as applied to technical fields;

+ modern fire suppression and prevention techniques, methods, procedures and scientific aides;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills.

Instructor 2:

+ Knowledge of

+ objectives, principles and practices of fire training;

+ educational methods and techniques as applied to technical fields;

+ modern fire suppression and prevention techniques, methods, procedures and scientific aide;

+ philosophy and objectives for fire and related emergency services training;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills.

Instructor 3:

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ state and federal law, statutes and regulations including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards;

+ philosophy and objectives for fire and related emergency services training;

+ principles and practices of training and educational methods and techniques;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

+ Instructor 1: Three (3) years of experience in the field of fire safety.

+ Instructor 2: Four (4) years of experience in the field of fire safety with some experience in planning and conducting training courses and field and laboratory demonstrations in fire service subjects.

+ Instructor 3: Five (5) years of experience in the field of fire safety including one year independently conducting fire service training at the level of Instructor 2 or its equivalent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ Instructor 1, 2 and 3: College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

+ Instructor 2: For state employees one (1) year of state certification, successful completion of an instruction-based project approved by the Director of Fire Training, and 90 hours of documented instructional experience at the Connecticut Fire Academy may be substituted for the General Experience.

+ Instructor 3: For state employees one (1) year of state certification as a Fire Service Instructor 2 and 180 hours of documented instruction at the Connecticut Fire Academy may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience working independently and communicating both in writing and verbally to internal and external stakeholders;

+ Experience in fire service subject areas, including Firefighting, Technical Rescue, Fire Officer, Fire Service Instruction, Community Risk Reduction, Public Fire and Life Safety Education, Firefighter Physical Fitness, Candidate Physical Ability Testing (CPAT), Aerial operations or Pump Operations;

+ Completion of the CT Fire Academy Station Evaluator Training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to possess an appropriate certificate or license in the specific fire service or related safety area required of the assignment.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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