Chapter 9 Overview

 

CHAPTER 9 OVERVIEW

This chapter discusses the different types of training fire fighters can expect to receive over the course of their careers. It also discusses the personnel and positions that make up a training bureau, the value and importance of training in the fire service, how adequate training levels and performance standards are determined, and the importance of safety in training.

OBJECTIVES AND RESOURCES

Learning Objectives

• Identify the personnel and positions that make up a training bureau.
• Discuss the value of interagency training.
• Describe training facilities used in the fire service.
• Describe the purpose and importance of training in the fire service.
• Explain the difference between technical and manipulative training.
• Describe how an adequate level of training is determined.
• Describe how performance standards are determined.
• Explain how skills are developed.
• Describe the role standard operating procedures play in training.
• Discuss the importance of maintaining training records.
• Describe the relationship of training to incident effectiveness.
• List areas in which fire fighters require training.
• Discuss the importance of safety in training.

Assignments

1. Read Chapter 9 in your text
2. Review Chapter 9 PowerPoint 
3. Complete optional Extra Credit by assigned due date.
4. Complete Chapter 9 online Quiz in CANVAS. 
5. Respond to the Discussion Post.

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