The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) are pleased to bring you Fire and Emergency Services Instructor: Principles and Practice, Third Edition. With a full library of technological resources to engage candidates and assist instructors, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor takes training off the printed page. This text meets and exceeds all of the job performance requirements (JPRs) for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I, II, and III, as well as two new levels for Live Fire Instructor and Live Fire Instructor-in-Charge, of the 2019 Edition of NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications.

Innovative features include:

Rapid access of content through clear and concise Knowledge and Skills Objectives with page number references and NFPA 1041 correlations
Promotion of critical thinking and classroom discussion through the “Training Bulletin” and “Incident Report” features
“JPRs in Action” feature identifying the specific responsibilities of the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I, II, and III relating to the job performance requirements (JPRs)
Tips geared toward the company-level instructor, department training officer, and training program manager offering instruction techniques, test writing and evaluation pointers, and helpful notes on communication and curriculum delivery
Realistic instructor scenarios with questions designed to provoke critical thinking in the learning environment

New to the Third Edition:

In-depth discussion of student-centered learning
Learner-centered teaching methods and strategies
Evidence-based techniques for improving learning
Expanded explanation of learning science
Content that meets the live fire instructor and live fire instructor-in-charge JPRs of NFPA 1041, including:
Live Fire Evolution
Pre-Live Fire Evolution
Post-Live Fire Evolution