FO101 - Fire Instructor I
Overview
This course is designed to teach fire department instructor job responsibilities including skills to analyze training needs of a department and develop a comprehensive training program. The student will learn to construct behavioral objectives, perform job breakdowns, develop instructor guide sheets and develop and use visual aids. Out-of-class work and practical teaching assignments are used to practice and demonstrate instructional skill development. The course meets selected requirements of NFPA 1041: Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. After completion of the course, eligible students may take the Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting Personnel and Standard Education certification exam for Fire Instructor I.
Course Code
FO101
Length
40 Hours
Fees
- $171 per student on campus
- $2,500 flat rate off campus
Pre-Requisites
Basic Firefighting
Restrictions
Must be 18 years of age.
Certification
None
Maximum Class Size
20
Required Student Materials
- Pen
- Pencil
- Paper
- Highlighter
- Jones & Bartlett Fire & Emergency Services Instructor: Principles & Practice 3rd Edition Advantage Access; ISBN 978-1284172331
- Laptop & Flash Drive Recommended
References
None
Course Objectives
- Students will be able to teach from a prepared lesson plan using appropriate methods of delivery and communication skills to ensure that the learning process is effective.
- Students will be able to understand each component of the lesson plan.
Other Notes
None