Fire & Rescue Training Instructor

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Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

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Introduction

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is comprised of approximately 902 career employees and 800 operational and administrative volunteers. The Department is a growing organization that serves a large and diverse population located 30 miles northwest of Washington DC. We provide a full range of emergency and non-emergency services to approximately 440000 residents within a 520 square mile area. Additional information about the Department can be found at

We seek to hire a highly motivated effective and diverse workforce to meet the needs of the Countys residents visitors and business community and support the Departments core values of Teamwork Integrity Professionalism and Service. Loudoun County offers a meaningful career competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information can be found at Summary

LCFR seeks qualified applicants for a full-time Fire & Rescue Training Instructor working 40 hours a week at the Oliver Robert Dubé Training Academy in Leesburg Virginia. While not a supervisory position Training Instructors are responsible for overseeing and directing career and volunteer students as well as part-time and adjunct instructors during assigned courses/programs.

Fire & Rescue Training Instructors are responsible for planning coordinating delivering and supporting entry-level advanced and continuing education programs for both career and volunteer personnel. This includes scheduling instructors; logistics for classes and AV equipment; teaching classes; communicating with career/volunteer leadership; and driving/operating fire/rescue apparatus.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; adhere to deadlines; operate independently and maintain flexibility in dynamic environments; analyze critical situations and to adapt quick effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to safety surrounding hazards and circumstances; establish develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers volunteer personnel other members of the fire-rescue staff and members of the general public; and interact effectively with other agencies/departments both inside and outside the County on various staff assignments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develops and delivers training programs that meet established learning objectives using effective instructional strategies training methods techniques and media to support learning and engage a diverse audience.
• Maintains Department training and records management systems ensuring LCFR files and related records are accurate current accessible and retained in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Tracks required training and certifications using Department databases and assists senior staff and program managers with the planning development and improvement of records management systems.
• Coordinates records and data exchange with the Virginia Department of Fire Programs external agencies vendors and clients as applicable.
• Maintains professional qualifications and certifications by attending mandated and specialized training and completing other required professional development.
• Completes special projects independently or as a member of a team and contributes to Training Division initiatives and organizational goals.
• Performs other essential functions and duties as assigned or as required by the specific position or Department assignment.
• Knowledge and application of educational theory principles practices methods evaluation and techniques of fire training according to certifications and as assigned.

Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Fire Science Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or related field; three (3) years of related work experience in fire/emergency medical services training and education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Valid drivers license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification). Pass background checks including criminal fingerprinting and DMV checks.

CERTIFICATION LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• May voluntarily elect to function in environments that are Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) after passing an entry LCFR medical evaluation and annual evaluations as outlined by relevant LCFR SOPs.
• NFPA 1010 Firefighter I & II Driver / Operator EVOC III NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations or higher NFPA 1020 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Fire Officer and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications.
• Prefer National Registry EMT/AEMT/P or VAOEMS EMT/AEMT/P.
• Hold or obtain VDFP Train-the-Trainer in Firefighter I and II EVOC Hazmat and ICS 300/400.
• Prefer VDFP Train-the-Trainer in Driver/Pump Operator Aerial Operator Officer I and II and/or Instructor I and II.

Anticipated timeline and details for this recruitment are listed below. All dates and locations are subject to change.

• Applications are accepted through November 20 2026 at 11:59 pm.
• Application review and pre-screening: November 30 December 3 2026
• In-person panel interview: week of December; Location TBD
• Final interview: week of December 14-17 2026; Location TBD
• Target Hire Date is January 28 2027

Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age color disability gender identity genetic information national origin political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at
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