For more information about working for Southern Maine Community College's MFT&E, and to view job openings, please view the SMCC Employment page.

MFSI has an on-going need for qualified instructors. MFSI utilizes three categories of instructors: state fire instructors, fire science instructors, and certified fire instructors.

State Fire Instructors

These positions are regular, appointed, part-time per diem positions. MFSI has budget authority for 50 such positions, 25 in Region 1 and 25 in Region 2. Periodically MFSI advertises to fill vacant fire instructor positions. 

Fire Science Instructors

These are short-term contractual positions with the community college system intended to fill a specific need for a particular fire science course. Individuals with specific experience related to a particular fire science who are interested in teaching opportunities should contact the Fire Science Program Chair.

Certified Fire Instructors

These are temporary per diem positions filled to meet a specific, short term program need. MFSI will only hire a CFI after certain requirements are met. MFT&E maintains a database of qualified individuals.

Train-the-Trainer Policy

In order to become qualified to teach any hands-on course for MFSI you must first become a Certified Fire Instructor, complete the the course(s) you wish to teach, and finally attend a train-the-trainer session for the course(s) you wish to teach.

These requirements mary vary. For more information contact MFSI.