TEEX - Fire Instructor 1 (Answered)
Teaching
Imparting knowledge.
Education
Instruction that is focused on knowledge-based learning objectives NOT tied to specific
job.
Training
Learning that results in a skill. Tied to a specific job related objective.
Facilitation
Students and instructors are considered to be equals.
NFPA 1041
Standard for Fire Service Instructor Qualifications. 3 Levels of Fire Instructors (I, II, III).
Difference between Fire Instructor I, II, III
Instructor I- teaching and instruction
Instructor II- teaching and developing instructional materials.
Instructor II- supervising instructional staff, budgeting, managing / implementing training
program.
Characteristics of an effective instructor
Motivating, Good communicator, Empathy, Commitment and desire to teach / instruct,
Good listener, etc
In what ways does the instructor fulfill the role of an administrator?
-Assist in planning, development and implementation of training program
-provide the organization the best trained personnel possible
-behaving in ethical manner
Who are the three training stakeholders?
Student, Instructor, Chief
What are the primary obligations instructors have to the three primary
stakeholders: Student, Instructor, Chief?
Students- Instructors primary obligation is to the student. Proper training of personnel
ensure duties of firefighter are completed in
Instructors- obligation to keep current with new procedures and technologies.
Fire Chief- Safety of personnel and fulfilling mission of department.
Records vs Reports
Records- Instructor names, topics, hours, attendees, resources used, course evals
Reports- used to document organization's activities. Written in paragraph style
answering who, what, when, where, why, how.
NFPA 1401
Standard for Fire Service Reports and Records
What two main function do reports serve?
, 1) Inform administration of the accomplishments, problems and daily training activities
2) provide data for use in planning and decision making
What might training records be used for?
-Provide a track of training and performance improvement
-track employees' progress toward promotion
-justify budget requests
-identify areas where training is inadequate
NFPA 1403
Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions
NFPA 1500
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Malfeasance vs Nonfeasance
Malfeasance - Performed actions that were unlawful
Nonfeasance - Failure to act when there was a duty to act
Vicarious Liability
Blame for one action can be place on another
How can instructors increase safety in classrooms?
-Locate safety hazards
-Safety demonstrations first
-Always be present during practical exercises
-All equipment, apparatus, etc must be in compliance with NFPA 1403/1500
-Assign safety officers to each evolution/station
What ratio (students/instructors) should be utilized in high hazard training?
5:1 (per NFPA 1403)
Incident Safety Officer vs Health and Safety Officer
ISO- Monitor the event to ensure all standards / safe practices are met. Has authority to
stop and prevent unsafe acts. Instructor can act as ISO.
Health Safety Officer- Manage an accident prevention program. Report any
recommendations to fire chief. Will investigate all occupational injuries.
Accident Reports
should document facts and not try to determine blame or fault
NFPA 1521
Standard on Fire Department Safety Officer
Tort
unintentional violation of another's rights usually due to negligence
Negligence
Failure to use reasonable care doing something that a reasonably prudent person would
not do or vice versa.
Buckley Amendment
Prevents disclosure of personal info (training records) without prior consent
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Americans Disabilities Act
Prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability
Teaching
Imparting knowledge.
Education
Instruction that is focused on knowledge-based learning objectives NOT tied to specific
job.
Training
Learning that results in a skill. Tied to a specific job related objective.
Facilitation
Students and instructors are considered to be equals.
NFPA 1041
Standard for Fire Service Instructor Qualifications. 3 Levels of Fire Instructors (I, II, III).
Difference between Fire Instructor I, II, III
Instructor I- teaching and instruction
Instructor II- teaching and developing instructional materials.
Instructor II- supervising instructional staff, budgeting, managing / implementing training
program.
Characteristics of an effective instructor
Motivating, Good communicator, Empathy, Commitment and desire to teach / instruct,
Good listener, etc
In what ways does the instructor fulfill the role of an administrator?
-Assist in planning, development and implementation of training program
-provide the organization the best trained personnel possible
-behaving in ethical manner
Who are the three training stakeholders?
Student, Instructor, Chief
What are the primary obligations instructors have to the three primary
stakeholders: Student, Instructor, Chief?
Students- Instructors primary obligation is to the student. Proper training of personnel
ensure duties of firefighter are completed in
Instructors- obligation to keep current with new procedures and technologies.
Fire Chief- Safety of personnel and fulfilling mission of department.
Records vs Reports
Records- Instructor names, topics, hours, attendees, resources used, course evals
Reports- used to document organization's activities. Written in paragraph style
answering who, what, when, where, why, how.
NFPA 1401
Standard for Fire Service Reports and Records
What two main function do reports serve?
, 1) Inform administration of the accomplishments, problems and daily training activities
2) provide data for use in planning and decision making
What might training records be used for?
-Provide a track of training and performance improvement
-track employees' progress toward promotion
-justify budget requests
-identify areas where training is inadequate
NFPA 1403
Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions
NFPA 1500
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Malfeasance vs Nonfeasance
Malfeasance - Performed actions that were unlawful
Nonfeasance - Failure to act when there was a duty to act
Vicarious Liability
Blame for one action can be place on another
How can instructors increase safety in classrooms?
-Locate safety hazards
-Safety demonstrations first
-Always be present during practical exercises
-All equipment, apparatus, etc must be in compliance with NFPA 1403/1500
-Assign safety officers to each evolution/station
What ratio (students/instructors) should be utilized in high hazard training?
5:1 (per NFPA 1403)
Incident Safety Officer vs Health and Safety Officer
ISO- Monitor the event to ensure all standards / safe practices are met. Has authority to
stop and prevent unsafe acts. Instructor can act as ISO.
Health Safety Officer- Manage an accident prevention program. Report any
recommendations to fire chief. Will investigate all occupational injuries.
Accident Reports
should document facts and not try to determine blame or fault
NFPA 1521
Standard on Fire Department Safety Officer
Tort
unintentional violation of another's rights usually due to negligence
Negligence
Failure to use reasonable care doing something that a reasonably prudent person would
not do or vice versa.
Buckley Amendment
Prevents disclosure of personal info (training records) without prior consent
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Americans Disabilities Act
Prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability
