
Level I Fire Instructor is a textbook-based course that develops the skills of lesson plan development and presentation for both classroom and training ground. Combining the previous Part 1 and Part 2 courses into one week, this course covers:
- learning theory
- communication
- safety and legal considerations
- the learning environment and student behaviours
- testing and assessment
- training administration
- training aids
- copyright law
- lesson plan development and delivery
Textbook: IFSTA. (2019). Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th ed. Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications
Pre/corequisites: None
Pre-course work: Three weeks of readings and assignments to be completed prior to the course start date.
Evaluation: practical evaluation, proctored written examination
Certification: IFSAC certification