08/24/2026
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SFI for Lewis County, NY
NEW YORK STATE Homeland Security
and Emergency Services Office of Fire Prevention and Control
August 17, 2026
The Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) is currently interviewing for the position of State Fire Instructor for the Fire Training and Education Branch in Lewis County. State Fire Instructors are fee-based at-will employees who serve at the pleasure of the State Fire Administrator of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Fire Prevention and Control and responsible for providing training throughout the State of New York.
Duties
• Perform as the lead instructor for OFPC training courses
• Work as an additional instructor for OFPC training courses
• Complete all administrative paperwork pertaining to course administration, pay, travel reimbursement and issued equipment in a timely fashion
• Utilize DHSES email account for written communication with supervisor
• Perform any skills associated with assignment of OFPC course curriculum
• Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus when applicable
• Attend instructor authorizations, instructor development programs annually.
• Attended mandatory training programs through the Learning Management System (LMS) annually, including two virtual live training programs.
• Maintain all State issued equipment
• Work a minimum of 175 hours annually in the assigned area.
• Have the ability to work nights, weekends and consistent schedules.
Minimum Qualifications (As written in Executive Law 156(6) Part 438.3 and NYCRR Part 426.4)
• Firefighter 1: or Firefighting Essentials and Initial Fire Attack and Hazardous Materials Operations; or Basic Firefighter and Intermediate Firefighter and Hazardous Materials Operations: or Firefighter I National Certification
• Apparatus Operator - Pump; or Truck Company Operations; or Pump Operator; or Ladder Company Operations; or Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator National Certification
• Introduction to Fire Officer; or Fire Officer I; or Fire Department Management and Operations; or Preparing for Command; or Fire Officer I National Certification
• Fire Service Instructor I; or Training Officer Workshop I and II; or Educational Methodology; or Fire Instructor I National Certification
• Possess the physical ability and dexterity to perform all tasks associated with assignment
• Show proof of medical clearance (OSHA 1910.134) to perform all tasks associated with assignment prior to hire date or OFPC will provide medical clearance appointment and fit testing as required.
• Possess the ability to pass a background check
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and letter of intent to Fire Protection Specialist (FPS) George Massarotti no later than close of business on Monday August 31, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact FPS George Massarotti via email at [email protected] or by phone at 315-901-1528.
