firefighter instructor

Firefighter instructors train probationary, new academy recruits, or cadets, on the theory and practice necessary to become a firefighter. They conduct theoretical lectures on academic subjects such as law, basic chemistry, safety regulations, risk management, fire prevention, reading blueprints etc. Fire academy instructors also provide more hands-on, practical instruction regarding the usage of assistive equipment and rescue tools such as a fire hose, fire axe, smoke mask etc., but also heavy physical training, breathing techniques, first aid, self defense tactics and vehicle operations. They also prepare and develop lesson plans and new training programmes as new public service-related regulations and issues arise. The instructors monitor the students' progress, evaluate them individually and prepare performance evaluation reports.

Alternative Labels

educator of firefighters

fire academy instructor

fire academy trainer

firefighter instructor

firefighter teaching practitioner

firefighter trainer

fire instructor

instructor in fire academy

instructor of firefighters

trainer in fire academy

trainer of firefighters

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply intercultural teaching strategies assess students educate on emergency management ensure student welfare evacuate people from buildings extinguish fires guarantee students' safety manage major incidents observe student's progress perform classroom management provide advice on breaches of regulation provide first aid teach fire fighting principles test safety strategies work as a team in a hazardous environment

Essential Knowledge

fire prevention procedures fire safety regulations fire-fighting systems hydraulics

Optional Skills and Competences

assist students in their learning climb trees coordinate with other emergency services educate public on fire safety ensure public safety and security maintain safety systems manage emergency care situations manage resources for educational purposes perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles perform risk analysis perform search and rescue missions plan health and safety procedures provide lesson materials relay messages through radio and telephone systems safely instruct about fitness use different types of fire extinguishers use geographic information systems

Optional Knowledge

adult education environmental policy pollution legislation pyrotechnic articles legislation

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b8139469-92cc-4f57-9e69-a0d9f7fc3817

Status

released

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