This course combines enhanced instructional techniques training with specific training on how to conduct the Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition student course. Successful completion of this course enables your agency instructors to instruct the Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition student course in-house or regionally, allowing for significant reduction in your in-service training and travel costs.

Instructional media and exercises used throughout the course reinforce the knowledge attained in lecture and demonstration. In addition, each participant receives a comprehensive Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition Instructor Guide Package as part of the course tuition. The Instructor Guide Package includes instructional techniques for trainers, lesson plans, the student text, a student course PowerPoint presentation, games and puzzles, drill and practice exercises, role-play exercises and training tips and guidelines.

Training modules include:

Instructional Techniques
The Learning Process
Lesson Plans
Design and Use of Instructional Media
Simulation Design and Use
Testing and Evaluation
Liability in Training
Instructor Resources

Comprehensive Lesson Plans for each training module in the Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition student course

Addendum A: Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition student manual text

Upon successful completion of the course, your agency instructor will be able to:

Train your personnel in the new Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition student course
Foster skill development through practical exercise
Develop lesson plans
Design and use instructional media
Create effective simulations
Create quizzes and exams based on course objectives
Understand the factors relating to liability in training

Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the current edition of the Fire Service Communications student course.

Minimum one year experience in a public safety communications center or a telematics or 3-1-1 call center.

Recertification Requirements:
APCO Institute certified agency instructors are required to recertify every two years. Complete information on the recertification process is provided at the conclusion of the Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition Instructor course.

Tuition:
$459 Live Course
$509 Institute Online
(includes $50 Distance Learning Fee)
Member Discount $20
Late Fee $25

Duration:
Classroom: 5 days
Online (web): 6 weeks

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Course is taught in the classroom, or in the Institute Online. Tuition does not include travel, lodging, meals, or other costs. Web class registration does not include web access fees or other local internet/web-related costs. Certification fees are included in tuition. Students receive a comprehensive course manual. Successful students will earn APCO Institute International Certification.