Fire Apparatus Engineer Academy Coordinator This Operations Training and Promotions Division recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, non-probationary OCFA Fire Captains will be accepted. Operations Training and Promotions is recruiting a Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) Academy 44 and 45 Coordinator. This position requires a twenty-four (24) week administrative assignment (based on department needs) with a forty-hour work week schedule (4/10 Monday through Thursday). The FAE Academy Coordinator is eligible for Staff Assignment Pay (SAP) and Staff Incentive Pay (SIP). The FAE Academy Coordinator commitment begins December 11, 2026, and concludes on May 16, 2027. The first day of Academy 44 begins January 11, 2027, and concludes on March 4, 2027. Academy 45 begins March 22, 2027, and concludes May 13, 2027. The FAE Academy Coordinator will, additionally, take over the FAE Development lead for a period of one (1) year. The FAE Academy Coordinator will: Coordinate FAE Academy 44 and 45 Take over FAE Development lead for a period of one (1) year
Minimum Qualifications: Current OCFA Fire Captain Former Fire Apparatus Engineer
Highly Desirable Qualifications:- 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 OfficeStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Strong written communications skills
- No long-term vacations during 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, relevant background.
Should you have further questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Battalion Chief Levi Medina.
To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following:
Online application
Cover memo of interest
Resumé (one-page maximum)
Inclusion of related certificates or training or related professional qualifications is encouraged
Tentative Schedule of Events:
Recruitment Closes: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon)
Oral Interviews: Week of November 2, 2026 Selection Announced: Week of November 2, 2026 Commitment Begins: December 11, 2026 Please note, all dates are subject to change based on organizational need. Should a change occur, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates via email.
Placement on the candidate pool list will be established based on successful completion of all recruitment process components. The candidate pool list will remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of establishment or until all names on the list are exhausted. The candidate pool list may be extended or abolished at the discretion of the Assistant Chief of Human Resources.
Eligible candidates may participate as Cadre members for multiple academies depending on the number of academies held while the candidate pool list is in effect.
