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Fire Instructor I - South Burlington

Location: South Burlington Police Complex, 19 Gregory Drive, South Burlington
Orientation Date:  Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Time:  0830 to 1700 each day
Download the tentative course schedule

Attendance at every class meeting is mandatory for successful completion of this course.

This program is designed to qualify fire service responders to deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan. Upon successful completion, students are awarded nationally registered certifications in accordance with NFPA 1041, Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2012 edition.   

Prerequisites:

  • Currently active in the Fire Service with a minimum of three years experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current Firefighter I or II Certification 

To register, download the General Admission Application, fill it out, and return it to the Vermont Fire Academy by the registration deadline.  Priority will go to Vermont Firefighters. The class maximum is 12 students.  Please note students will need a laptop/computer access for homework assignments.  Fire Service Instructor I certification is mandatory for Fire Officer certification and to be considered for employment as a Vermont Fire Academy Instructor.  Attendance at every class meeting is mandatory for successful completion of this course.