The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) are pleased to bring you Fire Service Instructor: Principles and Practice. This resource provides you with the up-to-date information required to meet the modern job performance requirements for the Fire Service Instructor I and II as outlined by the National Fire Protection Association's 2007 edition of (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications.

Fire Service Instructor: Principles and Practice encourages critical thinking and is the core of an integrated teaching and learning system for Fire Instructor I and II level courses. The textbook is written in a clear, concise, and user-friendly writing style to simplify the material for students. Fire Service Instructor: Principles and Practice is not only designed to help you meet the requirements to become a fire service instructor, but also empowers you to become a great educator within the fire and emergency services.

Fire Service Instructor: Principles and Practice includes practical coverage of:

" Legal issues
" The learning process
" Communication skills
" Lesson plan development
" Safety during the learning process
" Instructor management