Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 10th Edition

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.

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