Topic outline

  • General

    Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

    Fire Instructor I

    Essentials of Fire Fighting

    This course uses IFSTA's Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 8th ed. You are strongly encouraged to use the reading assignments in this manual to supplement your learning. 

    Additional study materials are available for purchase on our website www.ifsta.org to help ensure your success when taking the certification exam.

  • Chapter 1: The Instructor as a Professional

  • Chapter 2: Principles of Learning

  • Chapter 3: Instructional Planning

  • Chapter 4: Instructional Materials and Equipment

  • Chapter 5: Learning Environment

  • Chapter 6: Classroom Instruction

  • Chapter 7: Skills-Based Training Beyond the Classroom

  • Chapter 8: Testing and Evaluation

  • Chapter 9: Records, Reports and Scheduling

  • Course Evaluation