Fire Instructor I – District I

DATE& LOCATION
October 6, 2025- October 27, 2025 (syllabus in Acadis)
Mon/Thurs (6p-10p) and Saturdays (8a-4p)
MAAC-Valparaiso

CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
This course provides firefighting personnel with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job
performance requirements as outlined in NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional
Qualifications. The objectives of the course is to provide entry level training in company ops and admin at
first line supervisory level. The course is designed for individuals who want to develop the knowledge and
ability to deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, including instructional aids and
evaluation instruments; adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students and the authority
having jurisdiction; organize the learning environment so that learning is maximized; and meet the record keeping requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Areas covered include: communication, concepts of learning, human relations in the teaching-learning environment, methods of teaching,
organizing the learning environment, records and reports, testing and evaluation, instructor’s roles and
responsibilities, teaching techniques, and use of instructional materials. Candidates will be expected to
perform an instructional presentation to an audience to obtain certification.