CF252-02 - Introduction to Public Fire Educator
Introduction to Public Fire Educator
Overview:
This course is designed to provide the new public educator with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully take the first steps as a Public Fire educator. For those who practice the multidiscipline profession of fire and life safety education (including uniformed fire service personnel and other professionals), topics include community assessment and the 5 Step Process for Public Fire Education. This course serves as an entry level to Fire and Life Safety Educator I.
Course Code:
CF2520-01
Length:
4 Hours
Fees:
Please contact TFACA for non-member and/or group pricing.
Pre-Requisites:
None
Restrictions
None
Certification:
None
Maximum Class Size:
25
Required Student Materials:
- Notebook
- Paper
- Highlighter
References:
- National Fire Protection Association Standard (NFPA) 1035,
- Professional Qualifications for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator, 2010 Edition
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course the participant will have an understanding of and be able to develop basic Public Fire Education materials and deliver Fire & Life Safety messages to their respected communities.
Upon successful completion of this lesson, the student shall be able to:
- Outline the evolution of fire and life safety education in America.
- Articulate how fire and life safety education integrates into the overall process of community risk reduction (NFPA® 1035, 2.3.1, 5.2.4)
- Identify challenges to reducing fire and preventable injury (NFPA® 1035 5.3.1)
- Explain the process of effective community risk reduction by utilizing the 5 Step Process.
- Identify why leadership is an essential component of successful community risk reduction.
- Define the five categories used in each level of NFPA® 1035. (NFPA® 1035, 5.4.1)
Other Notes:
None