Fire Apparatus Engineer Academy 44 and 45 Instructor / Assistant Coordinator

This Operations Training and Promotions Division recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. ONLY applications from current, OCFA Fire Captains and non-probationary Fire Apparatus Engineers will be accepted. This recruitment will be used to fill Academy Assistant Coordinator and Academy Instructor vacancies.

Operations Training and Promotions is now recruiting a Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) Academy 44 and 45 Instructor Staff for the upcoming FAE Academies. This position requires a nineteen (19) week forty-hour work week schedule (4/10 Monday through Thursday). The FAE Academy 44 and 45 Instructor Staff are eligible for Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and Staff Incentive Pay (SIP). Please refer to the OCPFA IAFF - Local 3631 Memorandum of Understanding (Download PDF reader) (Article XXIV, Section 2,(I), Page 105) for additional information. The FAE Academy Assistant Coordinator and Instructor Staff commitment begins December 25, 2026 and concludes on May 16, 2027 (based on departmental need). The first day of Academy 44 begins January 11, 2027 and concludes on March 4, 2027. Academy 45 will begin March 11, 2027 and conclude on May 13, 2027. The promotions section currently has two academies scheduled for 2027. The instructor needs for each academy will be based on the number of students in the academy.

If you are interested in being considered for this ambitious and rewarding assignment, please submit a memo of interest and a brief resumé (one-page maximum) outlining your experience, education, and relevant background. Should you have further questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Battalion Chief Levi Medina.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: To apply, visit www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following: Online application, Memo of interest, Resumé (one page maximum). Inclusion of related certificates or training or related professional qualifications is also encouraged.

Requirements: OCFA Fire Captain or non-probationary Fire Apparatus Engineer; Highly Desirable: Instructor 1A and 1B or Instructor 1 or equivalent, Prior experience as a FAE Academy Coordinator or Assistant FAE Academy Coordinator, Computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office, Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, Strong written communications skills, No long-term vacations during the academy

Application Deadline: 2026-11-05