Instructor, Wildland & Rural Fire Control (Part-Time)

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Salary: $40.72 - $55.53 Hourly Location: Kirtland Grayling, 4800 W 4 Mile Road Grayling, MI Job Type: EDUStaff Job Number: 21-00210 Division: Instruction Department: Occupational Programs Description Kirtland Community College is accepting applications for a qualified part-time instructor to teach FFT 10800 - Wildland & Rural Fire Control. This three-credit course introduces students to wildland and rural fire control problems, methods, and practices, with an emphasis on wildland fire behavior, firefighter training, fire prevention, and suppression. Students examine both the role of wildfire suppression and the natural role of fire in wildland ecosystems. FFT 10800 incorporates the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses: S-130 - Firefighter Training S-190 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior I-100 - Introduction to Incident Command System L-180 - Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service The course prepares students to meet training requirements associated with entry-level wildland firefighter qualification. The course is offered during the Winter semester and includes classroom instruction and practical application. Duties Communicate effectively with students, college personnel, and outside agencies utilizing both interpersonal and technical methodologies. Prepare for and instruct FFT 10800 through the use of appropriate learning experiences, instructional materials, practical exercises, and training methods that provide the opportunity to meet overall course objectives. Deliver applicable NWCG course content in accordance with current NWCG curriculum, instructional standards, and instructor qualification requirements. Provide instruction in wildland fire behavior, firefighter safety, basic suppression practices, incident command, human factors, and related wildland and rural fire control topics. Provide and supervise practical training activities while maintaining an appropriate and safe instructional environment. Support st

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