Description

Course Dates:

September 22, 2025 (Virtual Course Work Assignments Review)

6pm – 730pm

On-line Test Date:

October 6, 2025

Course Objective:

The objective of this 64-hour course is to teach instructors and trainers how to organize and teach a course effectively, using existing lesson plans and using the Four Step Instructional Model. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to plan instruction, using a variety of instructional methods; teach diverse learners; evaluate course outcomes; and address the critical issues of safety and the legal issues of training.

(NFPA 1041 Standards for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications)

Instruction Methods:

Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, virtual classroom exercises, case studies, audio/visual material, learner presentations/reports, observation, quizzes, final written and practical examination for eligible DPSST Certification.

Course Materials:

Includes handouts, quizzes, pre recorded video lectures.

You will need to purchase and have with you to class the following reading materials.

Text: IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition

(Students Responsibility)

Class Size:

10 students minimum; 25 students maximum.

Registration Instructions:

Please complete the Registration Instructions.

Step 1 – Download to your computer the NFPA Candidate Application Form. To open the Candidate Application Form your computer must have a PDF reader, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC – Free Version.

Step 2 – Email completed application form to leslie@fowlerfire.com

Prerequisite for Instructor 1: None

Prerequisite for Instructor 2: Instructor 1 (DPSST)