The IAFF training delivery method provides a customized training
approach to departments as we train the students on the very same equipment they
are expected to use in the field during actual responses. It is this customized
approach that enhances the skills of the students and promotes their confidence.
The IAFF provides a team of professional instructors from
across the country that are active and retired fire fighters/EMS
personnel/HazMat Team Members. The curriculum is taught to fire fighters by fire
fighters. IAFF master instructors are skilled in the use of various
technological equipment available to first responders and have the ability to
train students on the equipment and techniques used by first responders
throughout the U.S.
Delivery
Methods
Recruit Training Initiative
The best time to provide this key HazMat/WMD
information to new fire/rescue members is during their initial training
sessions. Reaching fire/rescue workers during the initial phase of their
training means that they will learn safer work practices early in their careers. This early
learning can directly translate into safer, more effective members who
reduce their risk of serious illness and occupational disease.
First Responder Operations training specifically for recruit fire
fighters is now available through the IAFF Recruit Training Initiative (RTI). The training provides an NFPA
472-compliant course during an expanded (24-32 contact hours) delivery
format.
Instructor Training
The IAFF recognizes that many jurisdictions already have qualified instructors on staff. Furthermore, personnel who are seeking to enhance their ability to facilitate team-based training are ideally suited for the IAFF instructor training. The IAFF TtT format provides eight hours of educational methodology/adult learning technique training focused on the educational needs of fire fighters. The remaining portion of the TtT course (16 to 32 hours) reviews one or more IAFF HazMat/WMD courses, from an instructor's perspective, with numerous opportunities for each instructor candidate to practice with the course materials.
Supportive Teaching Sessions
After successfully completing an IAFF Train-the-Trainer (TtT), the IAFF will provide two supportive teaching
sessions for local instructors. Local instructors will be assigned an IAFF master instructor who will act
as a mentor to the local instructor. The mentor will team
teach with the local instructor up to two times at his/her designated location. The
first delivery will be led by the IAFF master instructor and
the second by the local instructor. Each time, the master instructor will evaluate the
didactic and practical skills of the local instructor and
provide any necessary feedback. This will ensure competency of the local instructors, as well as
transfer of knowledge to the students through their teaching.
Indirect Delivery Training
Training conducted by local instructors who have completed IAFF TtT courses is indirect training.
Course materials, registration and survey forms are provided to these local instructors, to deliver training within their departments.
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