Firefighter Instructor Teaching Professionals

The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.

The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.

The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.

The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.

Ensure that the content, methods, materials and the general learning experience is inclusive for all students and takes into account the expectations and experiences of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. …

Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of …

Choose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.

Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.

Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.

Follow up on students' learning progress and assess their achievements and needs.

Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.

Advise on preventive and corrective actions; correct any breaches of or non-compliance with legal regulations.

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

Test policies and strategies related to risk and safety management and procedures, such as testing evacuation plans, safety equipment, and carrying out drills.

Work together with others in a dangerous, sometimes noisy, environment, such as a building on fire or metal forging facilities, in order to achieve a higher degree of efficiency while …

Educate communities, organisations, or individuals on risk management and emergency response, such as how to develop and implement prevention and reaction strategies, and educate on emergency policies specific to the …

Ensure that the needs of students in educational organisations are met, and that any learning issues are addressed, as well as potential problems outside of an educational context.

Evacuate a person from a dangerous building or situation for protection purposes, ensuring the victim reaches safety and is able to receive medical care if necessary.

Instruct students in the theory and practice of fire fighting, more specifically in courses such as rescue operations, principles of building construction, and flammable liquids and gas fire fighting, with …

Instruction targeted at adult students, both in a recreational and in an academic context, for self-improvement purposes, or to better equip the students for the labour market.

Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.

Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.

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The legal rules surrounding pyrotechnics and pyrotechnic materials.

Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.

Develop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on fire prevention knowledge and methods, fire safety such as the ability to identify hazards and the use of …

Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.

Perform activities for the maintenance of fire fighting and related safety systems.

Identify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the …

Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.

Assist in fighting natural and civic disasters, such as forest fires, floods and road accidents. Conduct search-and-rescue missions.

Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the workplace.

Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.

Possess the communication abilities to relay messages through a radio and telephone system.

Understand and apply various methods of firefighting and various types and classes of fire extinguishing equipment.

Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Ascend and descend from trees in a safely manner.

Coordinate the firefighters' work with the activities of the emergency medical services and of the police.

Manage situations in which decision making under time pressure is essential to save lives.

Keep firefighting vehicles ready for use at any time. Maintain all aspects of firefighting vehicles and ensure that vehicles function correctly.

Provide safe and effective fitness instruction.