ISCO Specialization 2320.1.12 Firefighter Instructor
Definition
Firefighter Instructor: Firefighter instructors train probationary, new academy recruits, or cadets, on the theory and practice necessary to become a firefighter. They conduct theoretical lectures on academic subjects such as law, basic chemistry, safety regulations, risk management, fire prevention, reading blueprints etc. Fire academy instructors also provide more hands-on, practical instruction regarding the usage of assistive equipment and rescue tools such as a fire hose, fire axe, smoke mask etc., but also heavy physical training, breathing techniques, first aid, self defense tactics and vehicle operations. They also prepare and develop lesson plans and new training programmes as new public service-related regulations and issues arise. The instructors monitor the students' progress, evaluate them individually and prepare performance evaluation reports.
Essential Skills
- Provide First Aid
- Manage Major Incidents
- Extinguish Fires
- Apply Intercultural Teaching Strategies
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Teach Fire Fighting Principles
- Test Safety Strategies
- Fire Prevention Procedures
- Hydraulics
- Observe Student'S Progress
- Assess Students
- Ensure Student Welfare
- Guarantee Students' Safety
- Work As A Team In A Hazardous Environment
- Provide Advice On Breaches Of Regulation
- Evacuate People From Buildings
- Perform Classroom Management
- Educate On Emergency Management
- Fire-Fighting Systems
Optional Skills
- Perform Search And Rescue Missions
- Pollution Legislation
- Safely Instruct About Fitness
- Coordinate With Other Emergency Services
- Provide Lesson Materials
- Use Geographic Information Systems
- Manage Emergency Care Situations
- Assist Students In Their Learning
- Educate Public On Fire Safety
- Pyrotechnic Articles Legislation
- Perform Preventive Maintenance On Fire Fighting Vehicles
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Use Different Types Of Fire Extinguishers
- Climb Trees
- Plan Health And Safety Procedures
- Adult Education
- Manage Resources For Educational Purposes
- Relay Messages Through Radio And Telephone Systems
- Environmental Policy
- Maintain Safety Systems
- Perform Risk Analysis
Alternative Names
- Firefighter Trainer
- Instructor Of Firefighters
- Instructor In Fire Academy
- Fire Instructor
- Educator Of Firefighters
- Fire Academy Instructor
- Trainer Of Firefighters
- Trainer In Fire Academy
- Firefighter Teaching Practitioner
- Fire Academy Trainer
