What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Instructor position at County of Dutchess?
Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response
Salary Range: $35.30/hour (2026 Salary)
This is a part-time position in the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response. This position
will serve as an "on-call" instructor for the Department of Emergency Response to teach fire and
rescue related courses to the volunteer and career firefighters of Dutchess County. This position may
also assist as a second instructor during the "live burn: evolutions of the New York State outreach fire
training courses. "Live burn" evolutions require a second instructor to assist the lead instructor, who is
a New York State Fire Instructor (SFI). There is a need to offer courses in the "non-traditional"
evening times of 7-1 0 p.m. and weekends as needed basis. The incumbents would work
approximately twelve hours per week. General direction is received from higher level administrative
staff. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of this position.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years as
a career or volunteer firefighter.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must possess and maintain the following:
i. NYS certification as a Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I and;
ii. First Aid and CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart
Association and;
iii. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification.
iv. Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS at time of appointment and
to maintain position.
Candidate must pass medical clearance physical for Interior Structure Firefighting.
FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is
made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice
Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and
accepted by the applicant.
For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before November 3, 2026.
Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs, OR
Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,
and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources, 22 Market Street,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
An EEO/AA Employer
Posted: 10/14/26
Salary : $35