Course Information
Fire Instructor I
Scope/Overview:
Prepares emergency services personnel to delivery a training class from a prepared lesson plan. It is appropriate for company officers, training officers, instructors in the fire service, EMS, emergency management or industrial fire protection.Course Length:
40 hoursKey Topic(s):
- The role and responsibilities of the fire and emergency services instructor.
- Adult learning theory and how it applies to emergency service training.
- The use of instructional methods to engage the student in the learning process.
- Selection and use of instructional materials and audiovisuals.
- Selection and use of lesson plans that are commonly available in the fire service.
- Evaluating learning.
- Safety principles and methods used to ensure the safety of the student and instructor.
Accredited Certification Level:
Fire Instructor IStandard(s) Met:
- NFPA 1041, Chapter 4, 2007 edition
