It is straightforward to set up a simple campfire in the corner and instruct students to put it out with a hose. But what are students really getting out of this session? Not much. It takes time to create a more interactive and immersive experience for your students to get the most out of each training session and be best prepared for the real fire scene when they arrive. Captain Ian Bennett leads the discussion on the impact live fire instructors have on their students and how to provide them with the most effective training experience.
All eyes are on you. Don’t underestimate the task. Training firefighters in a live training session requires preparation. You need to prepare yourself to lead a class with the characteristics of a good instructor, like humility, hard work, safety, and positivity. Then you need to prepare what you want to teach these students and plan out how you will do so. When those plans don’t go the way you expect, due to technical difficulties or student discussion, it is important to adapt and acknowledge ways to improve your preparation and revise. Teach your students that it is okay to make mistakes and learn from them, as this will likely happen on the real fireground, too.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 90 mins
