Based on the minimum requirements of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2002 Edition.

Requirements:

• Candidates shall be at least 18 years of age.
• For certification at Level II, The Fire Service Instructor I shall meet the job performance requirements defined in NFPA 1041, 2002 Edition, Chapter 5, Sections 5.2 through 5.5, requiring the successful completion of cognitive (written) skill and manipulative (practical) skills. Written examinations require 70% or greater overall average and manipulative skill examinations are averaged together with the student receiving the grade of "P" for passing if successful.
• Instructor Classification – Instructor II: A fire service instructor who, in addition to meeting Instructor I qualifications, has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to develop individual lesson plans for a specific topic including learning objectives, instructional aids, and evaluation instruments; schedule training sessions based on the overall training plan of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ); and, supervise and coordinate the activities of other instructors.

References:

• NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2002 Edition
• IFSTA Fire Service Instructor, 7^th Edition
• IFSTA Fire Department Company Officer, 3^rd Edition

IFSAC Certified: Yes