{"code":"01842","codeVariants":["01842","1842"],"title":"FIRE INSTRUCTOR","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"N","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"15","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>FIRE INSTRUCTOR</b>\n\n <b>DEFINITION</b>\n\n Under direction, gives instructions and demonstrates various fire-\n fighting techniques and procedures; instructs students in the use\n and care of fire-fighting apparatus and equipment, and supervises\n the activities of students participating in fire drills; does\n related work as required.\n\n <b>NOTE: </b>The examples of work for this title are for illustrative\n purposes only. A particular position using this title may not\n perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,\n all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\n <b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\n Provides training and instruction in all phases of fire-fighting,\n fire prevention, and salvage operations.\n\n Lectures and demonstrates fire prevention and fire protection\n methods.\n\n Oversees activities of fire companies engaged in simulated\n exercises.\n\n Instructs students in the use and care of various fire-fighting\n apparatus, the methods of responding to fire alarms, and the \n use of fire vehicles.\n\n Provides instructions and demonstrates various fire-fighting\n techniques including forcible entry into burning buildings, use\n of portable fire extinguishers, ladder climbing, salvage\n operations, hose layout and hydrant connections, use and care \n of hoses and protective breathing equipment, rescue and first-aid\n practices and procedures, and methods of extinguishing fires.\n\n Shows films in fire-fighting techniques and fire protection.\n\n Prepares visual aid material for instructional use.\n\n Maintains equipment and facilities at the fire training center.\n\n Prepares and maintains records and files.\n\n Monitors student attendance and administers tests to determine\n student progress and under standing of subject matter.\n\n Returns apparatus, equipment, training aides, and records to\n proper storage areas.\n\n Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic\n and/or manual recording and computerized information systems \n used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\n <b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n <b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\n Three (3) years of experience as a paid or volunteer fire\n fighter and/or instructor in the use of various fire fighting\n techniques and procedures in the control and extinguishing \n of fires in either a paid or volunteer capacity.\n\n <b>CERTIFICATE</b>\n\n Applicants must possess a valid Fire Service Instructor\n Certificate of the appropriate level, issued by the New Jersey\n Department of Community Affairs. Level 1 is the minimum\n requirement. The Appointing Authority may determine that a \n Level 2 is required, based upon the specific needs of their\n jurisdiction.\n\n <b>LICENSE:</b>\n\n Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license\n valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than\n employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties \n of the position.\n\n <b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\n Knowledge of fire rescue operations.\n\n Knowledge of fire-fighting techniques and procedures.\n\n Knowledge of fire protection and prevention methods.\n\n Knowledge of fire response methods and the use of fire vehicles.\n\n Knowledge of the use and care of fire-fighting apparatus and\n equipment.\n\n Knowledge of training techniques and instructional tools.\n\n Knowledge of methods and materials used to develop lesson plans.\n\n Knowledge of the methods used to evaluate student progress.\n\n Ability to provide instructions and demonstrate fire-fighting\n methods, and the use of fire-fighting equipment.\n\n Ability to determine the point of origin, cause, and protection\n of evidence in fires.\n\n Ability to properly maintain protective breathing apparatus and\n other fire-fighting and protection equipment.\n\n Ability to use various fire-hoses, nozzles, couplings, and other\n fire-fighting equipment.\n\n Ability to ventilate a burning building.\n\n Ability to use rescue equipment and follow rescue procedures.\n\n Ability to use both mobile and portable communications equipment.\n\n Ability to prepare instructional materials.\n\n Ability to identify student progress and understanding of subject\n matter.\n\n Ability to maintain records and files.\n\n Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or\n manual recording and information systems used by the agency,\n office, or related units.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in\n English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.\n American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as\n acceptable forms of communication.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long\n as they can perform the essential functions of the job after\n reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. \n If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause\n the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\n <b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01842LN N/A15-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 3/22/2001","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction, gives instructions and demonstrates various fire-\n fighting techniques and procedures; instructs students in the use\n and care of fire-fighting apparatus and equipment, and supervises\n the activities of students participating in fire drills; does\n related work as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative\n purposes only. A particular position using this title may not\n perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,\n all duties performed on the job may not be listed.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Provides training and instruction in all phases of fire-fighting,\n fire prevention, and salvage operations.\n\n Lectures and demonstrates fire prevention and fire protection\n methods.\n\n Oversees activities of fire companies engaged in simulated\n exercises.\n\n Instructs students in the use and care of various fire-fighting\n apparatus, the methods of responding to fire alarms, and the \n use of fire vehicles.\n\n Provides instructions and demonstrates various fire-fighting\n techniques including forcible entry into burning buildings, use\n of portable fire extinguishers, ladder climbing, salvage\n operations, hose layout and hydrant connections, use and care \n of hoses and protective breathing equipment, rescue and first-aid\n practices and procedures, and methods of extinguishing fires.\n\n Shows films in fire-fighting techniques and fire protection.\n\n Prepares visual aid material for instructional use.\n\n Maintains equipment and facilities at the fire training center.\n\n Prepares and maintains records and files.\n\n Monitors student attendance and administers tests to determine\n student progress and under standing of subject matter.\n\n Returns apparatus, equipment, training aides, and records to\n proper storage areas.\n\n Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic\n and/or manual recording and computerized information systems \n used by the agency, office, or related units.","EXPERIENCE":"Three (3) years of experience as a paid or volunteer fire\n fighter and/or instructor in the use of various fire fighting\n techniques and procedures in the control and extinguishing \n of fires in either a paid or volunteer capacity.\n\n <b>CERTIFICATE</b>\n\n Applicants must possess a valid Fire Service Instructor\n Certificate of the appropriate level, issued by the New Jersey\n Department of Community Affairs. Level 1 is the minimum\n requirement. The Appointing Authority may determine that a \n Level 2 is required, based upon the specific needs of their\n jurisdiction.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license\n valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than\n employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties \n of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of fire rescue operations.\n\n Knowledge of fire-fighting techniques and procedures.\n\n Knowledge of fire protection and prevention methods.\n\n Knowledge of fire response methods and the use of fire vehicles.\n\n Knowledge of the use and care of fire-fighting apparatus and\n equipment.\n\n Knowledge of training techniques and instructional tools.\n\n Knowledge of methods and materials used to develop lesson plans.\n\n Knowledge of the methods used to evaluate student progress.\n\n Ability to provide instructions and demonstrate fire-fighting\n methods, and the use of fire-fighting equipment.\n\n Ability to determine the point of origin, cause, and protection\n of evidence in fires.\n\n Ability to properly maintain protective breathing apparatus and\n other fire-fighting and protection equipment.\n\n Ability to use various fire-hoses, nozzles, couplings, and other\n fire-fighting equipment.\n\n Ability to ventilate a burning building.\n\n Ability to use rescue equipment and follow rescue procedures.\n\n Ability to use both mobile and portable communications equipment.\n\n Ability to prepare instructional materials.\n\n Ability to identify student progress and understanding of subject\n matter.\n\n Ability to maintain records and files.\n\n Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or\n manual recording and information systems used by the agency,\n office, or related units.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in\n English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.\n American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as\n acceptable forms of communication.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long\n as they can perform the essential functions of the job after\n reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. \n If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause\n the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"FIRE INSTRUCTOR DEFINITION Under direction, gives instructions and demonstrates various fire- fighting techniques and procedures; instructs students in the use and care of fire-fighting apparatus and equipment, and supervises the activities of students participating in fire drills; does related work as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Provides training and instruction in all phases of fire-fighting, fire prevention, and salvage operations. Lectures and demonstrates fire prevention and fire protection methods. Oversees activities of fire companies engaged in simulated exercises. Instructs students in the use and care of various fire-fighting apparatus, the methods of responding to fire alarms, and the use of fire vehicles. Provides instructions and demonstrates various fire-fighting techniques including forcible entry into burning buildings, use of portable fire extinguishers, ladder climbing, salvage operations, hose layout and hydrant connections, use and care of hoses and protective breathing equipment, rescue and first-aid practices and procedures, and methods of extinguishing fires. Shows films in fire-fighting techniques and fire protection. Prepares visual aid material for instructional use. Maintains equipment and facilities at the fire training center. Prepares and maintains records and files. Monitors student attendance and administers tests to determine student progress and under standing of subject matter. Returns apparatus, equipment, training aides, and records to proper storage areas. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience as a paid or volunteer fire fighter and/or instructor in the use of various fire fighting techniques and procedures in the control and extinguishing of fires in either a paid or volunteer capacity. CERTIFICATE Applicants must possess a valid Fire Service Instructor Certificate of the appropriate level, issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Level 1 is the minimum requirement. The Appointing Authority may determine that a Level 2 is required, based upon the specific needs of their jurisdiction. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of fire rescue operations. Knowledge of fire-fighting techniques and procedures. Knowledge of fire protection and prevention methods. Knowledge of fire response methods and the use of fire vehicles. Knowledge of the use and care of fire-fighting apparatus and equipment. Knowledge of training techniques and instructional tools. Knowledge of methods and materials used to develop lesson plans. Knowledge of the methods used to evaluate student progress. Ability to provide instructions and demonstrate fire-fighting methods, and the use of fire-fighting equipment. Ability to determine the point of origin, cause, and protection of evidence in fires. Ability to properly maintain protective breathing apparatus and other fire-fighting and protection equipment. Ability to use various fire-hoses, nozzles, couplings, and other fire-fighting equipment. Ability to ventilate a burning building. Ability to use rescue equipment and follow rescue procedures. Ability to use both mobile and portable communications equipment. Ability to prepare instructional materials. Ability to identify student progress and understanding of subject matter. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01842 L N N/A 15 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 3/22/2001","snippet":"FIRE INSTRUCTOR DEFINITION Under direction, gives instructions and demonstrates various fire- fighting techniques and procedures; instructs students in the use and care of fire-fighting apparatus and...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":"associate","experience_years":3,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2001-03-22","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}