Fire Training Principles and Practice

Fire Training Principles and Practice

• Instructors must consider the capabilities of the students, training complexity, and location size when determining student-to-instructor ratios (5:1 ratio generally required).
• Live fire training has specific safety protocols, particularly regarding instructor roles (e.g. incident commander, safety officer).
• A safety briefing prior to live fire training is mandatory, including identifying objectives, participants' roles, hazards, and expectations.
• High-risk training should focus on one topic per session, rather than multiple aspects.
• Using manikins for live fire training should involve participants' understanding of how manikins will be used and dressed, as well as their location, and appropriate highlighting.
• The use of live victims during live fire training is prohibited.
• Incident command structure should be used.
• A thorough plan with specific objectives is crucial for all training types.
• Clear communication is essential among instructors, support personnel, and students; this is important for a positive learning environment.
• An After-Action Review (AAR) should be conducted as part of training.
• Students and instructors must understand the purpose, goals, and activities involved in the training.