Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I Training | NFPA 1041 | Newfoundland and Labrador

Course Summary

NFPA 1041: Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I

Delivery: Instructor-led classroom instruction combined with practical application and instructional 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 Emergency Services Instructor I provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to effectively deliver training and instruction within the fire and emergency services. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with practical application and instructional exercises to prepare participants to plan, deliver, and evaluate training programs.

Based on the requirements of NFPA 1041, this course develops competency in instructional planning, lesson development, learning objectives, instructional methods, presentation techniques, training resources, classroom management, practical skills instruction, learner evaluation, testing procedures, and providing constructive feedback.

Instruction is delivered by experienced emergency service professionals using practical exercises and realistic instructional scenarios that emphasize effective communication, learner engagement, instructional clarity, objective evaluation, and the safe delivery of fire and emergency services training.

What You'll Learn

• Roles and responsibilities of the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I

• Principles of adult learning

• Learning styles and learner needs

• Instructional planning and preparation

• Development of lesson plans

• Learning objectives and instructional outcomes

• Selection and use of instructional materials

• Preparation of training facilities and resources

• Classroom management techniques

• Instructional presentation methods

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Delivery of classroom-based instruction

• Delivery of practical skills training

• Demonstration and coaching techniques

• Management of practical training activities

• Use of training aids and instructional technology

• Development and administration of assessments

• Written and practical evaluation methods

• Objective evaluation of learner performance

• Providing effective feedback to students

• Documentation of training and evaluation results

• Identification and management of instructional challenges

• Safety considerations during training activities

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for fire service personnel and emergency responders who are responsible for delivering training or who want to develop the qualifications required to become a fire and emergency services instructor.

• Firefighters and fire department members

• Fire officers and aspiring fire officers

• Training officers and department instructors

• Fire service personnel responsible for delivering department training

• Emergency services instructors

• Personnel responsible for practical skills training

• Firefighters seeking professional development and advancement

• Personnel developing instructional and presentation skills

• Personnel preparing to challenge applicable IFSAC certification requirements

• Emergency services personnel seeking formal instructor qualifications

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 Emergency Services Instructor 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.