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Fire And Emergency Services Instructor I (2019 Edition) - 120 - Robins Fire Department

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Brief Description: January 9, 10, 16, and 17, 2027

Full Description: The Fire Instructor I course, aligned with NFPA 1041, 2019 Edition, provides foundational training for fire service personnel seeking to develop essential instructional skills necessary to deliver effective firefighter training. This course emphasizes adult learning principles, instructional methodology, and the fundamentals of lesson planning and delivery to ensure that instructors can provide clear, organized, and engaging training sessions. Participants will learn to prepare and deliver training using appropriate media and instructional techniques, evaluate trainee performance, and create a positive learning environment. The curriculum covers topics such as instructional safety, communication skills, training documentation, and basic assessment methods to promote effective learning and skill acquisition. Through classroom instruction, practical exercises, and scenario-based activities, attendees will gain the confidence and knowledge needed to serve as competent Fire Instructor I. The course aims to foster a commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement in fire service training programs.

Training Dates: 01/09/2027 - 01/17/2027

Training Times: 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Prerequisites: 18 years old
Be certified to the HazMat Awareness & Operations level according to the NFPA 472 - Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents or the NFPA 1072 - Standard for Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications or the NFPA 470 - Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders
Be certified to the Firefighter I level according to the NFPA 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.
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Be an ACTIVE member in GOOD standing with any of the organizations referenced in (1.) for more than one (1) year.

Registration Dates: 01/09/2026 - 12/26/2026

Available Seats: 24

Hours: 32h 0m

Fee: None Specified

Training Location: Robins Fire Department
225 S 2nd St
Robins, IA 52328 (Linn County)

Resources Required: Bringing Your Own Laptop/Tablet: You will need to bring your own laptop or tablet to help guide you through the course and to complete in-class projects/assignments. Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks, as books will not be provided at the class venue. Required Textbook: Fire & Emergency Services Instructor: Principles & Practices, Fourth (4) Edition by Jones & Bartlett. To purchase the textbook directly from Jones & Bartlett, contact their Customer Service at 800-832-0034 & press 1. When ordering, use the discount code IAFIRE24 to access a purchase order option & qualify for tax exemption.

Reporting Instructions: None Specified

Documents: Special Programs Policies & Procedures

Special Programs Policies and Procedures

Signup Details: If interested, you must request a FSTB Acadis Portal account in "Webforms" on the homepage before you can register.

To enroll in an Advanced Level course, participants must meet all prerequisites and have the required certifications. For example, to take the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I course, applicants must have completed all required tests and coursework and hold a valid IFSAC and/or ProBoard Firefighter I certification.

Must have completed an FSTB-approved Fire Instructor I training course within two (2) years prior to beginning the certification process.

Based on class size, we reserve the right to limit enrollment per department. For departments with multiple enrollments, the Fire Service Training Bureau may contact your department to establish priority. There is no registration fee for Iowa residents. Preference for seats will be given to Iowa firefighters prior to out-of-state firefighters. If an out-of-state firefighter is granted a seat, a $100.00 non-resident fee will be assessed to the candidate. Students are responsible for costs associated with any travel, lodging, meals, and textbooks.

Testing Will Not be offered immediately after completion of the course. This allows the student more time to study and the opportunity to pick a date and location they would like to test at. If you wish to take the certification exam, you will need to register for this exam in the FSTB Acadis Portal. Registration for testing must be received two weeks prior to the exam date. There is a $50.00 charge for the certification exam.

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Fire And Emergency Services Instructor I (2019 Edition) - 120 - Robins Fire Department

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