Job Description

Request for Qualifications (RFQ): NWCG Training Lead Instructor (Independent Contractor)

Healthy Forest Alliance

Healthy Forest Alliance is seeking qualified Independent Contractors to serve as NWCG Training Lead Instructors for upcoming wildland firefighting and fire management training programs. The selected instructors will be responsible for delivering high-quality NWCG-certified courses that meet the standards and guidelines established by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).

Scope of Work:

Serve as the Lead Instructor for NWCG-certified courses, ensuring compliance with NWCG standards and guidelines.
Develop, organize, and deliver engaging training sessions through classroom instruction, practical exercises, and hands-on fieldwork.
Collaborate with course coordinators, assistant instructors, and evaluators to ensure the smooth delivery of training programs.
Assess participant performance and provide constructive feedback to foster skill development.
Maintain accurate training records and prepare post-course reports.
Stay current with NWCG updates, standards, and best practices to ensure training content remains relevant and effective.
Adhere to safety protocols during all training activities.
Qualifications:
Interested instructors must provide the following to be considered for selection:

Certification as a current NWSA-Qualified Lead Instructor for NWCG courses (e.g., S-130/S-190, S-215, S-390, or other applicable courses).
Must be a current NWCG-Qualified Single Resource Boss.
Formal instructional certification or training (e.g., State fire training certificate, college teacher’s credential, college education courses, NWCG M-410 Facilitative Instructor course) and at least 80 hours of successful fire service instruction.
Extensive experience in wildland firefighting operations and/or fire management.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality instruction to diverse groups of participants.
Strong knowledge of NWCG standards, fire behavior, suppression techniques, and safety protocols.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Current Red Card (preferred).
Ability to travel to various training locations as required.
Submission Instructions:
Please use our RFQ system to update your firm’s profile to submit your qualifications for this opportunity by [Insert Date].

For questions or additional information, please contact:
Contact: [Insert Contact Name]
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

Evaluation Criteria:
Submissions will be evaluated based on the following factors:

Relevant certifications and qualifications (30%)
Experience and ability to deliver high-quality instruction (25%)
Knowledge of NWCG standards, fire behavior, and safety protocols (20%)
References and professional reputation (15%)
Availability and flexibility (10%)
Healthy Forest Alliance is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive contractor pool. We encourage all qualified applicants to submit their qualifications for consideration.