Training Officer's Handbook

W. Edward Buchanan Jr., Bobby Drake, John M. Buckman III (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

342 Seiten

2024
Fire Engineering Books (Verlag)
978-1-59370-590-9 (ISBN)

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The definitive guide for training operations in the modern fire service. Whether volunteer, combination, or paid, firefighters have a common mission as well as a common need for competent, realistic training. This book fills in the gaps between instructor credentialing and managing a training system.

Training Officer’s Handbook is the definitive guide for training operations in the modern fire service. Whether volunteer, combination, or paid, firefighters have a common mission as well as a common need for competent, realistic training. This book replaces the trial-and-error and “school of hard knocks” approach for training officers, deploying the authors’ many decades of combined experience to fill in the gaps between instructor credentialing and managing a training system. Recommendations in this book include:• Honing your craft as a fire instructor to ensure an impactful instructional delivery • Bringing a systemic approach to managing your training operations • Mastering technology and instructional methodologies • Networking and expanding your reach and impact as an instructor.

W. Edward Buchanan Jr. began his fire service career in 1982 and retired as an assistant chief with Hanover Fire & EMS in Richmond, VA. He served on the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Service Training and the NFPA 1700: Guide for Structural Firefighting committee. He serves on the executive advisory board of Fire Engineering magazine and FDIC and is author of the Volunteer Training Officer’s Handbook published by Fire Engineering Books & Videos. Bobby Drake is a battalion chief with Hanover (VA) Fire-EMS with more than 25 years of experience. He was assigned to operations, administration, and training, where he served as the lead training academy instructor for four years. John M. Buckman III served as the Indiana State Fire Academy director for 15 years, German Township fire chief for 35 years, and as a member of the fire service for 52 years. He was president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs from 2001–2002 and has authored five textbooks, six photography books, and numerous articles for Fire Engineering and Fire Rescue magazines.

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction

1. Personal Preparation for the Training Officer
Career, Volunteer, and Combination Organizations
Mission of the Training Division or Section
The Decision
The Training Organization
Mastering Your Traditions to Promote Change
Fire Service Training Principles
Summary
Review Questions

2. The InstructorRespect
Developing Your Instructional Style
Personal Development
Keeping the Message Current
Networking and Mentoring
Educational Methodology
Instructional Environments
Technology
Instructor Etiquette
Summary
Review Questions

3. Department Training Assessment
Defining “Good”
Tactical Equality
Performing a Needs Assessment
NFPA 1000 Series
NFPA 1400 Series
Other Key NFPA Standards and Guides
Needs Assessment Methodology
Evaluating Student Learning Styles and Needs
Formal Learning Styles
Developing a Formal Training Plan
The Calendar of Compliance
Needs Assessment Summary
Review Questions

4. Developing a Training System
Part 1: Your Instructional Team
Part 2: The Programs
Summary
Review Questions

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5. Fundamentals of Basic Training
Creating a Written Program
Administrative Guidelines
The Code of Conduct
Program Discipline
Student Requirements and Expectations
Company Assignments
House Duties
Values-Based Training Components
Summary
Review Questions

6. Training Operations in Small Departments
Community Needs and Department Capabilities
Funding Training Operations
Credentialing Pacing
Training Venues and Locations
Leadership and Officer Development
The Drill Night
Summary
Review Questions

7. Evaluating and Assessing SkillsResults-Based Evaluation
Standard Operating Procedures
Operational and Tactical Performance
Probationary Programs and Testing
Programs for Further Development
Summary
Review Questions

8. Coaching and MentoringAn Attitude of Success
The Coaching Attitude
Instructor Intensity
All-Stop Protocol: Mayday
Setting Expectations
Summary
Review Questions

9. Training PropsTraining Prop Considerations
Types of Training Props
Key Well-Known Training Props
Use of Acquired Structures
Fire Behavior Props
Summary
Review Questions
Reference

A. Sample Critical Skills Questionnaire

B. Sample Academy Guidelines
Training Section Contact List
Your Department Fire • EMS
Program Guidelines
Program Overview
Training Academy Chain of Command
General Guidelines
Honor Graduate and Valedictorian
Testing & Evaluation Policy
Line-of-Duty Death
Work Performance Evaluation
Hydration and Nutrition
The Maltese Cross
The Star of Life
Forms and Documents
Recruit Injury Process
Graduation Uniform
Statement of Understanding
Discipline Policy
Code of Conduct Acknowledgment
Recruit Acknowledgments
Academy Graduation Invitation List

C. Sample Department Assessment for Firefighter Mayday

D. Sample Probationary Requirements with Day 1 Requirements

E. Sample Probationary Member Phase Check Sheets

Review Question Answers

Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	30.3.2024
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt	Technik ► Bauwesen
ISBN-10	1-59370-590-5 / 1593705905
ISBN-13	978-1-59370-590-9 / 9781593705909
Zustand	Neuware