Firefighter Academy Instructor presso Orange County Fire Authority, CA

About the Department

This recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. ONLY applications from current, qualified non-probationary (all ranks) OCFA Fire Captains, Fire Apparatus Engineers, and Firefighter personnel will be accepted.

THE POSITION

The EMS and Training Division is now recruiting to fill multiple Firefighter Academy Instructor positions for upcoming firefighter academies. 

This position requires a forty-hour workweek schedule (4/10 Monday through Thursday).

Position Duties

Essential functions of Firefighter Academy Instructors include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering instruction of SFT Firefighter 1 and 2 and OCFA specific curricula
• Ensuring the safety of students and faculty during all course-related activities
• Conducting recruit evaluations
• Conducting and proctoring tests and measurements based on minimum standards
• Maintaining training spaces and resources required to deliver quality instruction

COMPENSATION

Cadre members assigned to an academy are eligible to receive Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and Staff Incentive Pay (SIP). Please refer to the IAFF - Local 3631 MOU, page 105 for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE (requirements at entry/beginning of assignment):

Must be a current non-probationary (all ranks) OCFA Fire Captain, Fire Apparatus Engineer, or Firefighter in good standing with at least 3 years of experience as a Firefighter.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• SFT Firefighter 1 and 2
• SFT Instructor 1 and Instructor 2
• SFT Ethical Leadership
• SFT Regional Instructor Orientation (RIO)
• SFT Skills Evaluator
• Peer Fitness Trainer
• Willing to instruct a minimum of two consecutive firefighter academies
• Computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively  
• Strong written communication skills  
• No long-term vacations scheduled during the academies (vacations will be accommodated, when possible, especially during non-academy times in the schedule)

Other Qualifications

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:  
  
To apply, go to www.ocfa.org.  Interested personnel are to submit the following: 

• Online application  
• Memo of interest  
• Resumé (one-page maximum) outlining your education, experience and any other background information related to this position.  
• Inclusion of highly desirable certificates, if applicable. A PDF of your SFT Acadis profile may be submitted in lieu of certificates.  

All materials must be submitted with your online application by the close of this recruitment at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, November 17, 2025. 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: 

• November 17, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) – Recruitment closes 
• Week of December 8, 2025 – Oral interviews 
• Week of December 15, 2025 – Selections announced 
• January 23, 2026 – Assignment begins

If there is a change in the recruitment process, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates.

CANDIDATE POOL LIST:
Placement on the Candidate Pool List will be established based on successful completion of all recruitment process components. 

QUESTIONS REGARDING THE POSITION:
Should you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Fire Battalion Chief Eric Bennett at [email protected]. 

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV:
Please contact the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at [email protected] or (714) 573–6816.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION: 
In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purpose of testing should contact Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at [email protected] or (714) 573–6816 at least 72 hours prior to the need for accommodation. 

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS: 
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, they are required to submit an email notification to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at [email protected] requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

NOTE: 
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:   
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.