IFSTA Fire Instructor
Required for Instructor 1 and 2
Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 10th Edition is the essential resource for today’s fire and emergency services instructors and instructor candidates. Designed to build strong instructional foundations, this manual equips readers with the knowledge and skills to effectively prepare, deliver, and evaluate training that directly impacts firefighter safety and performance.
New to this Edition: The Live Fire Instructor section—covering both Live Fire Instructor and Live Fire Instructor In-Charge—provides critical guidance on the safe provision of live-fire training, one of the most challenging yet vital components of fire service instruction.
Training is more than a requirement—it’s the backbone of firefighter competency. When delivered with intention and accuracy, training not only protects personnel but also strengthens a department’s ability to fulfill its core mission. Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 10th Edition ensures instructors are prepared to teach with clarity, authority, and a focus on safety.
Instructor 10th equips personnel with the information necessary to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) of NFPA 1020, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications (2025) for Instructor Levels I, II, and III. The manual also includes the information necessary to meet the JPRs for Live Fire Instructor and Live Fire Instructor In Charge.
Key Features
Chapter References
Key Term Definitions
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
62 Skill Sheets
Table of Contents
Section A. Instructor 1
Chapter 01 - The Instructor as a Professional
Chapter 02 - Principles of Learning
Chapter 03 - Instructional Planning
Chapter 04 - Instructional Materials and Equipment
Chapter 05 - Learning Environments
Chapter 06 - Classroom Instruction
Chapter 07 - Student Interaction
Chapter 08 - Skill-Based Training
Chapter 09 - Evaluation and Testing
Chapter 10 - Records, Reports, and Scheduling
Section B. Instructor II
Chapter 11 - Lesson Plan Development
Chapter 12 - Training Evolution Supervision
Chapter 13 - Test Item Construction
Chapter 14 - Supervisory and Administrative Duties
Chapter 15 - Instructor and Class Evaluations
Section C. Instructor III
Chapter 16 - Course and Curriculum Development
Chapter 17 - Evaluating Courses, Programs, and Instructors
Chapter 18 - Training Program Administration
Section D. Live Fire Instructor
Chapter 19 - Introduction to Live Fire Training
Chapter 20 - Fire Dynamics for Live Fire Training
Chapter 21 - Training Safety
Section E. Live Fire Instructor in Charge
Chapter 22 - Preparing for the Live Fire Training Evolution
Chapter 23 - Water Supply and Water Flow
Chapter 24 - Fireground Training Operations
Chapter 25 - Leading Live Fire Training Evolutions
Chapter 26 - Postburn Inspections, Briefings, and Reports
Appendices
Appendix A - Chapter an Page Correlation to NFPA 1020 Requirements
Appendix B - NFPA Standards Applicable to Training
Appendix C - Example Burn Plan
