FIRE INSTRUCTOR AND CONSULTANT
Position Based in Dresden, Germany
Strategic Fire Solutions (SFS)
As an international operating company, SFS offers clients total solutions in all areas of fire protection. SFS not only advises governments, fire services and companies within the petro-chemical and aviation industries but also implements individual tailored training courses either at our client’s base or at one of our cooperating training centers worldwide. Trainers and consultants are our company’s most important resource. Together with your knowledge, expertise, and dedicated involvement you will be a part of our dynamic team and will help to continue the trust for our clients and take the business success of SFS to the next level.
Who you are
With at least ten years’ experience as a firefighter, five of which will have been performing fire service instructor duties. You will be able to put your interpersonal skills, firefighting, and fire prevention expertise to use in an international context. You have an Aviation and Industrial Fire Fighting experience, are familiar with NFPA, OSHA and other international training standards and will be able to conduct fire and emergency response training with professionalism and confidence. You are mentally and physically fit and capable of performing physically demanding firefighting training duties. You have a disciplined and ethical work attitude, are motived, can work under pressure, enjoy travel and are open to work in different countries and cultures.
What we can we do for you
We will offer you a workplace which gives you space for personal and professional development, a flexible work schedule, relocation assistance to Germany, a fair compensation and benefits package and an enjoyable working environment, defined by tolerance, honesty, and respect. Strategic Fire Solutions is an international company based in the heart of Europe.
Required Certifications
IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter 1 and 2
IFSAC or ProBoard Fire Officer 2 (FO 3 and 4 Preferred)
IFSAC or ProBoard Fire Instructor 2
IFSAC or ProBoard ARFF
IFSAC or ProBoard Driver Operator Engine, MWS, and ARFF
ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
IFSAC or ProBoard HazMat Awareness, Operations and Technician
What you will be doing
Develop and deliver specialized fire & rescue training courses, seminars and coaching activities for international airports and industrial fire service organizations worldwide -at the client’s location or at one of our training-center-alliance (TCA) facilities
Manage basic resources, records and reports essential to the instructional process
Assemble course materials necessary for instruction
Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
Assist in fire and emergency services consultancy projects
Participate in special events, conferences, and exhibits
Position Benefits
All German Holidays off with Pay or at a date of your choosing if you are on assignment during holiday
Health and Dental Insurance (Partial Paid by company as required under German Law)
Residence and Work Permit Assistance Provided by company
All hours worked above standard workweek are reimbursed with Leisure Days (Paid Time Off)
All company travel is paid by company
All work-related expenses reimbursed monthly
Participation in German Social Protection Systems (Retirement, Unemployment etc)
World-wide travel as part of position
Relocation and home search assistance
Per-Diem pay while traveling
HIRING PROCESS
Important information:
Qualified applicants will be contacted for a personal interview and a brief sample instruction session. Selected candidates will then be required to take a medical examination and a drug test. Living and work permit process takes about 4 weeks from date of hiring determination.
Send your resume/curriculum vitae, covering letter, certificates, last 4 of SS# for certification verification, and references to:
Strategic Fire Solutions (SFS)
Wilhelm-Franke-Straße 25
01219 Dresden
Germany
Email: office@strategicfiresolutions.com
Tel. +49 (0) 351 27 23 19 41