AFC web address:
www.alabamafirecollege.org
Textbook/Other
Materials
Required Text:
IFSTA’s Fire and
Emergency Service Instructor, 7th edition
Fire Instructor I Student Workbook 08/05, available at the Shelton State Bookstore at 1-800-538-0762.
Supplementary
reading:
NFPA 1041,
Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2002
edition,
available from NFPA
at
www.nfpa.org
Instructor materials:
Teaching Outline and PowerPoint: Rev.
8/2004
Fire Instructor I, II,
III Pre-Course Materials
Course
Description/Objectives
Pre-requisites:
Certified Fire
Fighter I or Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter.
Description:
A course designed to train participants to teach a class from a prepared
lesson plan. The student will give several presentation during the week,
all leading to the final fifteen minute graded presentation on the final day
of class.
Goals:
The purpose of this course is to specify, in terms of performance
objectives, the minimum requirements for professional service as a fire
instructor. This course shall cover the requirements for the Fire
Instructor I level of progression.
Objectives:
After completion of the Fire Instructor I course, the candidate must be able
to perform the following job performance requirements:
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Assemble course
materials so that lesson plan, all materials, resources, and equipment
needed to deliver the lesson are obtained.
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Prepare training
records and report forms so that required reports are accurately completed
and submitted in accordance with the procedures.
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Review
instructional materials so that elements of the lesson plan, learning
environment, and resources that need adaptation are identified.
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Adapt a prepared
lesson plan so that the needs of the student and the objectives of the
lesson plan are achieved.
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Organize the
classroom, laboratory or outdoor learning environment so that lighting,
distractions, climate control or weather, noise control, seating,
audiovisual equipment, teaching aids, and safely are considered.
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Present prepared
lessons so that the methods indicated in the plan are used and the stated
objectives or learning outcomes are achieved.
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Adjust presentation
so that class continuity and the objectives or learning outcomes are
achieved.
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Adjust to
differences in learning styles, abilities and behaviors so that lesson
objectives are accomplished, disruptive behavior is addressed, and safe
learning environment is maintained.
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Operate audiovisual
equipment and demonstration devices so that the equipment functions
properly.
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Utilize audiovisual
materials so that the intended objectives are clearly presented,
transitions between media and other parts of the presentation are smooth,
and media is returned to storage.
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Administer oral,
written, and performance tests so that the testing is conducted according
to procedures and the security of the material is maintained.
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Grade student oral,
written, or performance tests so the examinations are accurately graded
and properly secured.
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Report test results
so that the results are accurately recorded, the forms are forwarded
according to procedure, and unusual circumstances are reported.
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Provide evaluation
feedback to students so that the feedback is timely, specific enough for
the student to make efforts to modify behavior, objective, clear, and
relevant; include suggestions based on the data.
Please note:
Test questions are taken from the instructor's lecture AND the assigned
reading. While some questions from the assigned reading may not be covered
during class due to time constraints, students are responsible for knowing
and understanding ALL information assigned in the syllabus.
Instructional
methods:
Classroom instruction
Course Schedule
(Tentative, subject
to change depending on the progress of the class)
Day One:
Introduction and Orientation; 3 minute presentations; challenges of
instruction; safety; legal considerations; prepare for next day’s
presentations
Day Two:
Psychology of
learning; Planning Instruction; 5 minute presentation (fun topic)
Day Three:
Lesson Plan
Development; Instructional Delivery; 5 minute presentation (EMS or Fire
Topic)
Day Four:
15 minute Final
Presentation; Testing and Evaluation; Media and Technology
Day Five:
15 minute Final
Presentation; Review; Critique; Certification Test
Course Policies
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all classes. Failure to appear in class for
a scheduled activity will be considered an absence, unless prior permission
is received from the instructor. For any absence to be excused, it must be
accompanied by written description of extenuating circumstances. For a
certification course, students must attend all classes to obtain
certification.
Tardiness:
Students must adhere to class schedules. Students are required to be
punctual for all classes and class activities. Classes will begin promptly
at the scheduled time unless specific instructions are given otherwise.
Class participation:
This course will involve discussion, questions and answers on the materials,
and case study. Class participation is expected from all students.
Safety:
Safety of the student is top priority to the Alabama Fire College. Students must adhere to safety regulations while attending a class on or off
the Fire College
campus. At the Fire College campus, safety instructions are posted in every
classroom, as well as escape routes and tornado actions.
Academic misconduct:
Academic misconduct or dishonesty such as cheating and plagiarism is not
permitted in class. Suspected cases of academic misconduct will be reported
to the Executive Director. Conduct detrimental to the fire service on or
off campus will not be tolerated. We will investigate any complaints, and
if the complaint is valid the student will be dismissed and his/her agency
will be notified.
Grading:
Letter grades are assigned according to the following system for all
certification courses for which students have registered.
A – Excellent (90-100)
B – Good (80-89)
C – Average (70-79)
Satisfactory grades for certification are A, B, or C. A mark of AU is
assigned for course work performed as an audit.
Certification:
There will be an examination for state certification provided by the Alabama
Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission. An overall score of 70% is
required to the successful completion of this examination. Re-tests may be
taken after 30 days and within 12 months of the date of course completion. The Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission is accredited by
the National Professional Qualifications System (NPQS). The Executive Director has generously decided to fund national registration
and certification for all successful students, so each student will
automatically receive certification from the NPQS upon successful completion
of the course and exam.
Student Feedback
Evaluation form:
An evaluation form will be provided for each student at the end of the
course. Please use this evaluation form as a means of communicating your
opinions on the course, course content, instructor and facilities.
