PT Fire Coordinator

The Fire & Rescue Training Coordinator provides leadership for Haywood Community College's Fire and Rescue training programs by working closely with local fire departments, instructors, emergency service agencies, and community partners to deliver high-quality training opportunities that support firefighter development, certification, and continuing education throughout the region.

This position is responsible for coordinating fire and rescue training programs, ensuring compliance with North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) requirements, fostering strong partnerships with local agencies, and supporting the ongoing professional development needs of fire service personnel. The coordinator serves as a liaison between Haywood Community College and the regional fire service community, helping identify training needs and ensuring accessible, high-quality educational opportunities that enhance public safety throughout the service area.

*This is a part-time position working up to 29 hours per week. 

*Compensation is based on qualifications and experience.

• Develop and supervise courses in the Fire and Rescue program areas.
• Select, supervise, and evaluate (via random class visitations) Fire and Rescue part-time instructors and contractors 
• Ensure program accreditation and re-accreditation requirements are met through the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM).
• Develop and maintain facility agreements with applicable agencies and partner organizations.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local fire departments, emergency response agencies, and community partners.
• Manage and schedule facilities, equipment, supplies, and resources while maintaining appropriate inventory control.
• Assess community training needs and collaborate with local fire departments to develop and deliver relevant training opportunities.
• Assess instructor needs and concerns and provide support to ensure successful program delivery.
• Evaluate student concerns and address issues that may arise during training programs.
• Ensure educational materials, curriculum resources, and training aids remain current and comply with credentialing agency requirements.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to OSFM in a timely manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of fire service requirements, emerging tactics and techniques, policies, procedures, training standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Serve as a test proctor and course support personnel as needed.
• Maintain current instructor personnel files and certification records.
• Monitor and ensure student compliance with applicable state agency requirements and credentialing standards.
• Collaborate with other Public Safety coordinators to ensure consistent and effective program delivery across disciplines.
• Evaluate student outcomes
• May operate college-owned vehicles in support of program activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions related to Fire and Rescue education and workforce development.
• Promote Fire and Rescue training opportunities throughout the college service area.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Haywood Community College.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Firefighter Level I and II (or working towards level II) certification.
• Fire Instructor certification.
• Three years of experience as a firefighter, officer, instructor, training officer, or in a related fire service leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fire Instructor II Qualified.
• Associate degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating fire service training programs.
• Experience working with North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) training and certification requirements.
• Five years of experience in a supervisory or officer-level position within a North Carolina fire department.
• Experience teaching or coordinating training in a community college, fire academy, or departmental training environment.

The following is necessary for consideration:

• Official Haywood Community College employment application online found at our jobs page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywoodedu. Please call Jamie Hilton at (828)627-4562 with any questions or if you are unable to complete the online application for any reason.
• The application must be complete for consideration - do not reference resume. A resume is suggested but does not take the place of any questions or details that you need to provide in order to be qualified for the position.  Unofficial transcripts must be included for the application process. Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites. Official transcripts of all secondary education must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of any offer of employment. 
• References may not be a current HCC employee. Candidates must provide three professional references with email addresses.  At least one reference must be a current or previous supervisor.  
• College screening committee is responsible for application review, interviews, and recommends the candidate to HR. Upon completion of the hire process in HR, President approval is required in the hire of a candidate. 
• HCC is a tobacco free campus
  

Haywood Community College (HCC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1965, it is an open-door institution with the mission to foster an environment that meets the educational needs of the communities it serves, promotes student success in higher education and in the workplace, and facilitates economic development. This includes programs for Haywood County high school students through Career and College Promise and Haywood Early College. The college campus, a designated arboretum, boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state with an iconic mill pond, a productive greenhouse, dahlia gardens, an orchard garden and a rhododendron garden.

Salary : $23 - $31