Fire/Rescue Instructor Workforce Certificate

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Certificate Description

This course will present the Instructor I candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications (2019 edition; Chapter 4).

Program Learning Outcomes

Fire / Rescue Instructor students will:

Learn proper techniques to train adult students in firefighting and rescue techniques.
Learn to schedule and coordinate classes to meet a department’s training needs.

Instructional Format

Classroom and hands on skills.

Contact

Ian K. Harrell
Director of Fire and Rescue Programs/ESTC
Email: harrelli@surry.edu
Phone: (336) 386-3403

Fire/Rescue Instructor Certificate Courses

FIP - 3811 Fire/Rescue Instructor I (WTCE)
Prerequisites:
- High School or equivalent required;
- Traffic Incident Management Certification (FIP 7000);
- The NCFRC Certification Board requires that candidates must meet the prerequisite of being certified for three (3) years in either Firefighter, Technical Rescuer, Hazardous Materials Operations, or Fire and Life Safety Educator BEFORE enrolling in Fire Instructor 1.
FIP - 3812 Fire/Rescue Instructor Level 2 (WTCE)
Prerequisites
- High School or equivalent required;
- Fire / Rescue Instructor 1 Certification.
Certification Testing: Fire and Life Safety Educator

Additional Testing may be required.

Financial Aid Opportunities Available

Financial aid is available to eligible students: https://surry.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/
Contact: financialaid@surry.edu or (336) 386-3341 for more information.

Virginia residents pay the same rate as in-state students.

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Fire/Rescue Instructor Workforce Certificate

Certificate Description

Program Learning Outcomes

Instructional Format

Contact

Fire/Rescue Instructor Certificate Courses

Financial Aid Opportunities Available