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Accreditation

A system whereby a certification organization determines that a school or program meets the requirements of the fire service

Coaching

A method of directing, instructing, and training a person or group of people with the aim to achieve same goal or develop specific skills

Education

The process of imparting knowledge or skills through systematic instruction

Job instruction training

A systematic four step approach to training firefighters in a basic job skill: prepare the firefighters to learn - demonstrate how the job is done - try them out by letting them do the job - and gradually put them on their own

Mentoring

A developmental relationship between a more experienced person and a less-experienced person Mentor - protege

Professional development

Skills and knowledge obtained for both personal development and career advancement

Training

The process of achieving proficiency through instruction and Hands-On practice in the operation of equipment and systems that are expected to be used in the performance of assigned duties

Unconsciously competent

The highest level of the conscious competence learning Matrix developed by dr. Thomas Gordon. The unconsciously competent level - skills become so practiced that it enters the unconscious parts of the brain - it becomes second nature

Core Fire officer tasks

Training and coaching

What must fire service training anticipate

High risk situations, urgent time frames, and difficult situations.

Why must a fire officer be prepared to conduct company level training exercises

To ensure that the company is prepared to perform its basic responsibilities effectively and efficiently

What is the four-step method as a part of the fire instructor 1 certification

Preparation, presentation, application, and evaluation

For best performance , what must firefighters be wearing during many skill practice sessions

Full personal protective gear while operating within realistic fire ground situations

What is mentoring

One-on-one process in which the more experienced person provides a deliberate learning environment through instructing, coaching, providing experiences, modeling, and Advising

Before A Fire officer can teach a new skill , what should they do

Obtain as much information as possible about the device or procedure

What are the four levels of psychomotor skills

Initial, Plateau, latency, mastery

What should be done at the very first meeting with the new firefighter training

Explain the procedures in the fire station when the company received an alarm, assign a senior firefighter to function as a mentor, and describe any restrictions that are placed on the firefighter in training

Once the skills that must be learned immediately are covered, what should the Fire officer be training on

Concentrate on the skills the firefighter in training needs to know to stay alive

For participating in any live fire evolution, what do the firefighters need to know

Must Receive the appropriate training

NFPA 1403 provide detailed instructions on how to conduct a safe live fire training Evolution under 5 scenarios

Acquired structure, gas-fired Training Center buildings, non gas-fired training buildings, exterior props, exterior Class B fires

NFPA 1403 identifies activities prohibited during live-fire training

No Live victims, no flammable or combustible liquids as fuel, one fire evolution in an acquired structure at a time

If a fire officer needs to develop a specific training program that is not covered by an existing certification, what are the five steps to accomplish his goal

Assess needs, establish objectives, develop the training program, deliver the training, evaluate the impact

What is education

The process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction

What is training

Directed toward the practical application of Education to produce an action

Three types of academic accreditation

1: meet a specific profession or vocation, 2: Federal requirements for tuition reimbursement, 3: meet voluntary accrediting requirements to issue degrees and academic transcripts acceptable to other educational institutions

Who is chief engineer Ralph J Scott

The father of firefighter certification training

Accreditation

System whereby a certification organization determines that a school or program meets with the requirements of the fire service

Where does the national professional development model start and end

Firefighter 1 to Chief Fire officer

Training Ensure what

That every firefighter can perform competently and every Fire Company can operate as a high-performance team

Certifications usually involve what

A formal training program conducted by a training academy or equivalent organization

Formal training programs include

Some classroom and skill practice

What are two additional company Level Training

Pre-incident planning and area familiarization

4 step method of skill training or job instruction training

Prepare - prevent - apply - evaluate

We prepare in training for what

To maintain proficiency

Unconsciously competent

Do it so well that the task is automatic

What are three indicators that training is needed

A near-miss, a fire ground problem, and observed performance deficiency

What are the three components of a lesson plan

Break the topic down into simple units, show what to teach and which order to teach it, and exactly which procedure to follow, and use a guide to help accomplish your teaching objective

What three preparations should be done prior to teaching a class

Practice delivering the lesson, check all of your equipment, check the physical environment

What is the presentation portion of a lecture

Instructional portion

What is the overall goal of a presentation

To increase Fire Company efficiency

Rule of thumb about lecture

Teaching in positive terms and avoid telling a firefighter what not to do

Good tool to help retain more material

Increase the number of Senses engaged in the training session

What is a good reinforcing technique during demonstration of skills

Have the ff expalin the task while he is demonstrating

Conscience competence learning Matrix

Dr. Thomas Gordon

Unconscious incompetence

Not aware of the existence or relevance of a skill area. Not aware of having a deficiency in the area.

Conscious incompetence

Becomes aware of the existence and relevance of a skill. And is aware of his or her deficiency

Conscious competence

Can perform the skill reliably at will and without assistance, but still needs to concentrate and think to perform the skill

Unconscious competence

Become so practiced that it enters the unconscious parts of the brain - it becomes second nature. Will be able to perform other tasks while performing the skill

What are the qualities to make up a good Mentor

A desire to help, current knowledge, effective coaching - counseling - facilitating - and networking skills

Describe Active Learning

No more than 10 minutes presenting a formal lecture or video presentation: the student loses Focus after 15 to 20 minutes of passive learning

A fire officer works as a coach in what aspect

Must provide guidance that advances them from being capable of performing a basic required skills to being able to perform those skills effectively efficiently and consistently

Four basic psychomotor skills

Initial, plateau, latency, mastery

Psychomotor skills - initial

Has basic knowledge but needs assistance with specifics

Psychomotor skills - plateau

Knows more than 85% without assistance

Psychomotor skills - latency

Can remember all the skills especially those that had not been done in a while

Psychomotor skills - mastery

Firefighter is confident in his knowledge. Knows not only the simple skill but alternative skills to achieve the same objective

What are 4 topics for any emergency service training program that are federally regulated

Bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials awareness, SCBA fit testing, National Incident Management System

NFPA 1403 detailed instructions on how to conduct a safe live-fire training

Develop a pre burn plan, calculate the needed water supply, provide Emergency Medical Services with transport capability, inspect the structure, assign a safety officer and ignition officer, assign instructors each functional crew with no more than five trainees, conducted pre burn briefing session and walk through for the instructors safety crew and trainees, conduct a post burn review