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Date(s) - 05/01/2018 - 05/31/2018
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The Maine Fire Service Institute is accepting letters of intent and resumes for the position of contract fire instructor (part-time). Candidates will be chosen based on their qualifications as well as their ability to meet our need in certain regions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of fire service related materials
• Perform, demonstrate and explain current skills and abilities of the trade
• Provide safe, effective and efficient fire service training to Maine’s Firefighters
• Enhances the safety and abilities of Maine’s Firefighters through context based training
• Attend periodic MFSI Instructor Meetings
• Represent themselves, MFSI and Maine’s Fire Service professionally and positively
• Practices within an MFSI – adopted “Code of Ethics”

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Fire Fighter I & II
• Certified Fire Instructor I
• Minimum of 5 Years  (verifiable, proactive fire service experience)
• Certificates in Basic Pumps & EVOC (PREFERRED but not required)

The Process:

• Submit Letter of Intent, resume and three professional references
• Written Exam, based on Fire Fighter I & II, Fire Instructor I
• Practical skills review
• Physical Wellness Assessment
• Interview
• Background Check
• Probation Period – 12 month offer
• Mandatory attendance at the MFSI
• Fire Instructor Academy

For more information, please contact Deputy Director Jim Roy at jroy2@smssme.edu or 207-844-2076.