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9/8/2026 - Fire Instructor Emergency 9-1-1 Communications & Training Center Salary Level 1: $22.00/Hour Salary Level 2: $27.00/Hour Part-Time, As Needed Provisional, Pending Civil Service Procedures
Fire Instructor
Emergency 9-1-1 Communications & Training Center
Salary Level 1: $22.00/Hour
Salary Level 2: $27.00/Hour
Part-Time, As Needed
Provisional, Pending Civil Service Procedures
Definition:
Under direction, gives instructions and demonstrates various firefighting techniques and procedures; instructs students in the use and care of firefighting apparatus and equipment, and supervises related work as required.
Examples of work: The duties and 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.
• Provides training and instruction in all phases of firefighting, fire prevention, and salvage operations.
• Lectures and demonstrates fire prevention and fire protection methods.
• Prepares visual aid material for instructional use.
• Monitors student attendance and administers tests to determine student progress and understanding of subject matter.
• 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 SCBA, rescue and first-aid practices and procedures, and methods of extinguishing fires.
Requirements: Three (3) years of experience as a paid or volunteer fire fighter and/or instructor in the use of various fire fighting 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 Certificate of the appropriate level, as well as Drill Ground Instructor issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
Level 1 is the minimum requirement. The Appointing Authority may determine that a Level 2 is required, based upon the specific needs of their jurisdiction.
Applicants will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Applicants should mail or email all cover letters, resumes, and letters of recommendation to:
Department of Personnel
Resumes@cumberlandcountynj.gov
OR complete and application online and upload resume at:
https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs
Application Deadline: September 23, 2026
The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.
The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).
Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.