This course is designed to meet the needs of entry-level fire and emergency service instructors by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4 “Fire Instructor I”. 

The required textbook is IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th edition (ISBN: 978-0-87939-696-1)


To become certified in Instructor Level I you must:

  • Complete a commission approved Instructor I training program
  • Qualify for and pass the Instructor I exam; you must have an unexpired exam score on file to qualify for certification
  • Have a minimum three (3) years of experience