What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live Fire Cadre position at Orange County Fire Authority?
DESCRIPTION
This Live Fire Cadre recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. ONLY applications from current, qualified OCFA Fire Captains, Fire Apparatus Engineers, and non-probationary Firefighters will be accepted.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Live Fire Cadre (LFC) training program was formally adopted January 1, 2019. The LFC is responsible for all live fire training in academy training/graduations, battalion drills, and any event where live fire is introduced.
The additional instructors will be required to attend the OCFA Live Fire Training instructor course. This course includes a classroom orientation and expectations of the program and manipulative training in the Phase 1 burn container. The instructor training will be provided at RFOTC on the drill grounds.
Instructors in the program are expected to become a certified Fire Control 3 Instructor with the State Fire Marshal with the assistance of the LFC Program Manager and the Ops Safety & Training Division.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a current OCFA Fire Captain, Fire Apparatus Engineer, or non-probationary Firefighter.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Those who meet the following general qualifications will be considered:
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to function as a member of a team in a positive and constructive manner
- Instructor 1 and 2
- Fire Control 3
- S404 or L954 Safety Officer
- I-300
If you are interested in being considered for this ambitious and rewarding assignment, please submit a memo of interest outlining your experience, education, relevant background, and supporting documentation.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following:
- Online application
- Cover memo of interest
- Inclusion of related certificates or training or related professional qualifications is also encouraged
All materials must be submitted with your online application by the close of this recruitment at 12:00 pm (noon) on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
IMPORTANT DATES
- April 28, 2026, at 12:00 pm (noon) – recruitment closes
- Week of May 11, 2026 – selection interviews
- Week of May 18, 2026 – selections announced
- Week of June 15, 2026 – Live Fire Instructor Trainer course
QUESTIONS:
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact the Operations Training & Promotions Battalion Chief Levi Medina at LeviMedina@ocfa.org.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV
Please contact the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at BradStephens@ocfa.org or 714-573-6816.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at BradStephens@ocfa.org within 72 hours of the need for accommodation.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
NOTE:
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.