Presentation Assignments and Daily Preparation Guide

Fire Service Instructor I

Daily Assignments and Presentations Guide

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Day 1 Presentations (Chapters 1 pages1-19 , 2, 3)

Each student will introduce themselves to their group:
Name
Department
Rank/Position or Assignment
Years of Service
Most memorable fire service event (calls, promotions, etc)

Each student will give an Impromptu Speech on a randomly selected fire service topic. Students will be given 5 minutes to prepare a 5 minute speech on their topic
Instructors will “grade” this presentation for information purposes only
See Impromptu speech listings and place topics on index cards for students to draw topics from
Use “Peer Review Form” for student ratings of speeches

Each student will complete assigned Student Workbook assignment for today’s chapters before class dismissal.
Chapter 1: Complete the Multiple Choice and Matching Questions
Chapter 2: Complete the True/False and Fill-in Questions
Chapter 3: Complete the Short Answer Questions

**Completion of other question types outside of the assignment is encouraged

Day 2 Homework & Preparation

Read assigned “You are the Fire Service Instructor” sections and answer questions.
Complete workbook assignments
Review Instructor Applications section for Chapters 1, 2, 3

Students will be presenting a brief (5-7 minute) speech on a fire service topic on Day 2.
Topic must be a “how-to” speech—You may bring in props for this speech
The “how-to” is a fireground, EMS, or other emergency related skill that may be considered to be a “trick of the trade” or shortcut, informational topic that they will be showing a recruit firefighter on their first call. Draw from your experiences to develop your speech.

 Students should select or be assigned their cognitive and psychomotor presentation packages for final speeches on Day 4 & 5 from ITK or locally available information. Instructor should log speech topics assigned to each student.

Day 2 Presentations (Chapters 4, 5, Chapter 6 pgs. 124-139 Chapter 9)

Begin class with discussion of Instruction Applications assignment from previous days material.

Each student will present their “how-to” speech to their groups
Speech will be graded by instructor for informational purposes only using Instructor Evaluation form
Students will also grade each other on this presentation using Peer Evaluation Form
Presenter should complete a Self-Evaluation Form on their own presentation

Each student will complete assigned Student Workbook assignment for today’s chapters before class dismissal.
Chapter 4: Complete the Multiple Choice and Matching Questions
Chapter 5: Complete the True/False
Chapter 6: Complete the Short Answer Questions
Chapter 9: Complete Fill-in Questions
**Completion of other question types outside of the assignment is encouraged

Day 3 Homework & Preparation

Identify a Hot Topic in your department or within the fire service in general
Prepare a 7-10 minute discussion of your department / industry hot topic and present this information with the following elements
Overview of issue
Current strategies to resolve
Your individual view of situation

Continue your preparation for your illustrative lecture and demonstrative lecture
You will use lesson plan, PowerPoint slides, quiz and skill sheets provided only, you do not need to create any additional elements for these presentations.
Practice your speeches timings
We are looking for a minimum of 15 minutes per person for each speech
You must provide all equipment necessary for your demonstrative speech

Read assigned “You are the Fire Service Instructor” sections and answer questions.
Complete workbook assignments
Review Instructor Applications section for Chapters 4, 5, 6

Day 3 Presentations (Chapters 7, 8, Chapter 10 pgs. 227-234,

Chapter 12 pgs. 277-287, Chapter 16)

Begin class with discussion of Instruction Applications assignment from previous days material.

Each student will present his or her department hot topic speeches.
Speeches will be graded by instructor for information purposes only using Instructor Evaluation form
Students will also grade each other on this presentation using Peer Evaluation Form

Each student will complete assigned Student Workbook assignment for today’s chapters before class dismissal.
Chapter 7: Complete the Multiple Choice and Matching Questions
Chapter 8: Complete the True/False
Chapter 10: Complete the Short Answer Questions
Chapter 16: Complete Fill-in Questions

**Completion of other question types outside of the assignment is encouraged

Day 4 Homework & Preparation

Students should continue to review their lesson plan assignment.
Continue preparation for your final presentations.
Read assigned “You are the Fire Service Instructor” sections and answer questions.
Complete workbook assignments
Review Instructor Applications section for Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16

Day 4 Presentations

Begin class with discussion of Instruction Applications assignment from previous days material.

Each student will present their illustrative speech to their groups.
This is a graded presentation using the lecture evaluation form. Scores will be recorded and students will receive written feedback on their presentation by the instructor from the Instructor Evaluation Form.

Day 5 Homework & Preparation

Students should finish preparation for demonstrative lectures.
Review the objectives for the final examination.

Day 5 Presentations

Each student will present their demonstrative speech to their groups.
This is a graded presentation using the lecture evaluation form. Scores will be recorded and students will receive written feedback on their presentation by the instructor from the Instructor Evaluation Form.

Instructor I Student Reading Assignments

Fire Service Instructor: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition.

Jones & Bartlett Publishers, ISBN: 978-1-4496-7083-2

Day 1

Chapter 1Today’s Emergency Services Instructor (pgs 1-19)

Chapter 2Legal Issues

Chapter 3Methods of Instruction

Discussion: You are the Fire Service Instructor (Chapters 1-3)

Student Workbook Assignments: Provided by instructor for these chapters

Day 2

Chapter 4The Learning Process

Chapter 5Communication Skills

Chapter 6Lesson Plans (Pages 124-139)

Chapter 9Safety During the Learning Process

Discussion: You are the Fire Service Instructor (Chapters 4-6, 9)

Student Workbook Assignments: Provided by instructor for these chapters

Day 3

Chapter 7The Learning Environment

Chapter 8Technology in Training

Chapter 10Evaluating the Learning Process (Pages 227-234)

Chapter 12Scheduling and Resource Management (Pages 277-287)

Chapter 16The Learning Process Never Stops

Discussion: You are the Fire Service Instructor (Chapters 7-10, 16)

Student Workbook Assignments: Provided by instructor for these chapters

Student Activity Listing

Day 1: Impromptu SpeechDay 4: Illustrative Speech

Day 2: How-To Skill SpeechDay 5: Demonstrative Speech

Day 3: Hot-Topic Speech Day 5: Final Exam & Course Evaluation

Impromptu Speech Listing

Instructions: Place the topic name and subject on index cards and have students select a card for a 5 minute impromptu speech. Instruct the students to present this information from their knowledge of the fire service and department operations. They should introduce topic, present information and summarize information.

1) History of the Fire Service

Guidelines for Firefighter Training

2) Firefighter Safety

Major Components of SCBA

3) Firefighter Safety

Limitations of P.P.E.

4) Fire Service Communications

Describe Fire Department Radio Communications

5) Incident Management System

Characteristics of the I.M.S

6) Building Construction

Characteristics of Wood Frame Construction

7) Portable Fire Extinguishers

Explain the Classifications for Fire Extinguishers

8) Firefighter Tools and Equipment

Safety Considerations for Use of Tools and Equipment.

9) Tools and Equipment

How To Clean and Inspect Hand Tools

10) Ropes and Knots

Describe the Knot Types and Usage in the Fire Service.

11) Response and Size Up

Define and Describe Size Up

12) Forcible Entry

Describe Force Entry Using a “K” Tool

13) Search and Rescue

Primary Search Methods

14) Rescue

Types of Structural Collapse

15) Ladders

Types of Ladders

16) Ladders

Types of Aerial Devices

17) Ventilation

Principles and Advantages of Vertical Ventilation

18) Ventilation

Principles and Advantages of Horizontal Ventilation

19) Water Supply

Describe a Municipal Water Distribution System

20) Nozzles

Types and Design of Nozzles

21) Hose

Describe How to Clean and Inspect Fire Hose

22) Survival

Describe the Role of Rapid Intervention Crew (RIT)

23) Salvage and Overhaul

How to Limit Loss From Smoke and Heat

24) Overhaul

Safety Concerns When Performing Overhaul

25) Fire Suppression

Offensive Vs. Defensive Strategy

26) Fire Behavior

Methods of Heat Transfer

27) Fire Behavior

Flashover

28) EMS

How Does EMS Fit into the Mission of the Fire Service

29) Building Construction

5 Types of Building Construction

30) Pre-Incident Planning

How to Conduct a Pre-Plan

MAKE SURE ALL CARDS ARE RETURNED TO THE INSTRUCTOR MANUAL AND PLACE THEM IN NUMERIC ORDER.