German Township Fire (IN)

Overview

This is a thirty-five day course. The course prepares the student to become certified as a Fire Instructor I.

The fee for the course is $0 (GTFD covered cost of required text).

Course Prerequisites

Firefighter 2 for one year prior to application date.

Outcome Objectives

After completing the course, the student will have met the sections required for a Fire Instructor I in the NFPA 1041, 2018 edition, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. Students who successfully complete the certification process will be certified as a Fire Instructor I.

Text

The required text for the course is IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Ninth edition.

While not required, the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Exam Prep is a valuable tool to help prepare for each lesson in the course and for the certification exam.

Course Evaluation Strategy

The course will be evaluated by Rick Schnautz (Skills) and Courtney Farrand (Written Exam).

Homework Assignment

Open book quizzes are due according to the schedule set.

Pre-Course Reading Assignment

Reading is the responsibility of the student. In class will review material based from the reading material, students will need to be prepared prior to their arrival to make the classroom interactive.

Required Materials

Textbook, notebook, pencil or pen, highlighter, computer or tablet for exam.

Instructor Information

Contact information for the instructor will be provided at the first class session. The goal of the instructor is to help you be successful during the course. You should immediately contact the instructor if you have any questions about the course or course work.

Academic Dishonesty Policy

Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, falsification of records, unauthorized possession of examinations, intimidation, and any and all other actions that may improperly affect the evaluation of a student’s academic performance or achievement; assisting others in any such act; or attempts to engage in such acts. Any incident of academic misconduct will result in the student being dropped from the course and the student’s sponsoring agency being notified of the incident.

Course Participation

The course utilizes lecture, open discussions, and skills practice to achieve the learning objectives. Every student is expected to:

·       come to course prepared to actively participate in discussions,

·       read the text prior to the next class session,

·       complete all homework assignments,

·       respect the beliefs, opinions, and values of other students,

·       and have an open mind about the issues being discussed.