Firefighter Instructor
Firefighter Instructor
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Job Description
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..
Top 1 specific things you need to know
As a Firefighter Instructor, you will need to master following:
Top 18 general things you need to know
More generally, a firefighter instructor is also versed in:
- apply intercultural teaching strategies
- assess students
- educate on emergency management
- ensure student welfare
- evacuate people from buildings
- extinguish fires
- fire prevention procedures
- fire safety regulations
- fire-fighting systems
- guarantee students' safety
- hydraulics
- manage major incidents
- observe student's progress
- perform classroom management
- provide advice on breaches of regulation
- provide first aid
- test safety strategies
- work as a team in a hazardous environment
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent firefighter instructor
It also helps to know the following:
- ensure public safety and security
- maintain safety systems
- manage resources for educational purposes
- perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles
- perform search and rescue missions
- pollution legislation
- relay messages through radio and telephone systems
- safely instruct about fitness
- use geographic information systems
- adult education
- assist students in their learning
- climb trees
- coordinate with other emergency services
- educate public on fire safety
- environmental policy
- manage emergency care situations
- perform risk analysis
- plan health and safety procedures
- provide lesson materials
- pyrotechnic articles legislation
- use different types of fire extinguishers
Top employers for this job
Firefighter Instructor (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
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