Fire instructor competencies

This post included compentencies required such as knowledge, skills, abilities for Fire instructor position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. Must have a minimum of an Associate degree in Fire Science; a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) is preferred.
2. Must have a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a fire department having attained a minimum of the rank of Lieutenant in a Full-Time Fire Department is highly desirable.
3. Must meet State of Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) instruction certification.
4. Must have Current Wisconsin Emergency Services Instructor 1 Certification.
5. Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the secondary, post-secondary level and/or training responsibilities at a fire department level is desirable.
6. Must possess significant number of Wisconsin Fire Training Certifications such as; Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Driver Operator- Pumper, Driver Operator- Aerial, Fire Officer 1, Fire Officer 2, or Inspector 1.
7. Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds.
8. Must be able to communicate effectively through oral and written means.
9. Specialty experience in Fire Service Management, Haz Mat, Building Construction, Fire Prevention, Apparatus Operations and Special Rescue Operations is highly desirable.
10. Teaching – Must embrace and demonstrate the MATC Core Abilities and Standards of Teaching Excellence in development and delivery of instruction.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills