Fire and Life Safety Educator I Training | NFPA 1030 (Formerly NFPA 1035) | Newfoundland and Labrador

Course Summary

NFPA 1030 (Formerly NFPA 1035): Fire and Life Safety Educator I

Delivery: Instructor-led classroom instruction combined with practical application and presentation exercises

Location: On-site at your fire department

Assessment: Course assessment and practical skills evaluation; IFSAC certification testing available separately through FSD

Class Size: Maximum 20 participants

Format: Theory • Demonstration • Practical Skills • Scenario-Based Training • Assessment 

Course Description

Fire and Life Safety Educator I provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to deliver effective fire and life safety education within a community. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with practical application and presentation exercises to prepare participants to deliver educational programs to diverse audiences.

Based on the requirements of NFPA 1030, this course develops competency in fire and life safety education, educational program delivery, audience needs, lesson planning, instructional methods, fire behaviour, human behaviour during emergencies, fire prevention, basic fire protection systems, community risk reduction, and effective communication of fire and life safety information.

Instruction is delivered by experienced emergency service professionals using practical exercises and realistic educational scenarios that emphasize audience engagement, clear communication, effective teaching methods, hazard awareness, and the practical application of fire and life safety principles.

What You'll Learn

• Role and responsibilities of the Fire and Life Safety Educator I

• Principles of fire and life safety education

• Fire behaviour and development

• Human behaviour during fires and emergencies

• Fire prevention and risk reduction

• Basic fire protection systems and devices

• Identification of community fire and life safety risks

• Audience identification and needs assessment

• Educational program planning and development

• Learning objectives and instructional goals

• Lesson plan development and adaptation

• Selection of appropriate teaching methods

• Effective presentation and communication techniques

• Public speaking and audience engagement

• Delivery of fire and life safety presentations

• Adapting educational materials to different audiences

• Use of visual aids and educational resources

• Evaluation of educational activities

• Coordination of fire and life safety education programs

• Partnerships and community outreach opportunities

• Public education and community risk reduction initiatives

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for fire service personnel and others responsible for delivering fire and life safety education, public education, or community risk reduction programs.

• Firefighters and fire department members

• Fire prevention personnel

• Fire and life safety educators

• Fire officers and personnel responsible for public education

• Community risk reduction personnel

• Municipal emergency services personnel

• Personnel responsible for delivering fire safety presentations

• Personnel developing or delivering community fire prevention programs

• Firefighters seeking professional development in fire prevention and public education

• Personnel preparing to challenge applicable IFSAC certification requirements

Course Duration

Course duration varies based on the delivery format and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

Training may be delivered as:

• Modular weekend delivery available

• Customized delivery for fire departments

Contact Rescue Education to discuss scheduling options.

Prerequisites

Participants must:

• Complete a Liability Waiver

• Complete a Fire Services Division (FSD) Application Form

• Complete a Rescue Education Consulting and Training Registration Form

Certification Process

Participants who successfully complete the Fire and Life Safety Educator I training program will have met or exceeded the training requirements to participate in the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification process administered by the Fire Services Division (FSD) of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The certification process includes a proctored written examination and practical evaluation of applicable Job Performance Requirements (JPRs). Participants who successfully complete both evaluations will receive IFSAC certification in accordance with the applicable standard and Fire Services Division requirements.