SENIOR FIRE INSTRUCTOR

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, takes the lead over one or more fire instructors
 providing   instructions  and  demonstrations  in   fire-fighting
 techniques  and procedures, instructing students in the  use  and
 care  of  fire  fighting apparatus and equipment; supervises  the
 activities  of students participating in fire drills; does  other
 related duties.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Takes the lead over other fire instructors.

 Prepares lesson plans.

 Prepares reports.

 Oversees student testing and evaluation.

 Monitors attendance records.

 Oversees the use, care, and storage of equipment.

 Observes and evaluates job performance of instructional staff.

 Provides training and instruction in all phases of fire-fighting,
 fire prevention, and salvage operations.

 Lectures  and  demonstrates fire prevention and  fire  protection
 methods.

 Oversees  activities  of  fire  companies  engaged  in  simulated
 exercises.

 Instructs students in the use and care of various fire-fighting
 apparatus, the methods of responding to fire alarms and the
 use of fire vehicles.

 Provides  instructions  and  demonstrates  various  fire-fighting
 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.

 Examines and periodically tests fire apparatus and equipment.

 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.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information systems 
 used by the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      Two (2) years of experience in providing instructions  and
 demonstrations  in  fire  fighting,  extinguishing  and   control
 techniques.

      CERTIFICATE

      Applicants  must  possess  a valid Fire  Service  Instructor
 Level  II  certificate  issued by the New  Jersey  Department  
 of Community Affairs.

      LICENSE:

      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  the  essential
 duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of modern fire-fighting techniques and procedures.

 Knowledge of fire protection and prevention methods.

 Knowledge of fire response methods and the use of fire vehicles.

 Knowledge  of  the  use and care of fire-fighting  apparatus  and
 equipment.

 Knowledge of training techniques and instructional tools.

 Knowledge  of  the methods and materials used to  develop  lesson
 plans.

 Knowledge of the methods used to evaluate student progress.

 Knowledge of predictable fire behavior.

 Knowledge of fire rescue operations.

 Ability  to  provide  instructions and demonstrate  fire-fighting
 methods and the use of fire-fighting equipment.

 Ability to prepare instructional materials.

 Ability to identify student progress and understanding of subject
 matter.

 Ability to prepare reports.

 Ability to maintain fire-fighting and protection equipment.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability  to  learn to utilize various types of electronic  and/or
 manual  recording  and information systems used  by  the  agency,
 office, or related units.

 Ability  to  read,  write, speak, understand, or  communicate  in
 English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American  Sign  Language or Braille may  also  be  considered  as
 acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform the essential functions of the  job  after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If
 the  accommodation  cannot be made because  it  would  cause  the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
03336
L
C
  
N/A
18
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 1/25/2001