Field Training Officer Programs

[bkluger]

We have recently developed/modified a training program for our new firefighters. After putting so much work into it, we realized that we hadn't put together as comprehensive a program for the firefighters who we are going to have train them. Does anyone have a program for training the training officers? Any help would be appreciated.

[HM604OH]

You don't say where you are from, but I would say that that your first step should be to check with your state and see what the standards are for a fire service instructor. Most states have instructor training/certification programs available at little or no cost. That should be your minimum standard.

Good Luck

[croaker260]

We have modified the law enforcement Kaminsky program for our needs quite nicely.

http://www.kaminskyfto.com/

Check with your local law enforcement, as they have been at the FTO concept for several decades.