Chapter 8: Training And Coaching Flashcards
A method of directing, instructing, and training a person or group of people with the aim of achieving some goal or developing specific skills
Coaching
Defined as the process of achieving proficiency through instruction and hands-on practice
Training
4 step method of skill training
- Preparation
- Presentation
- Application
- Evaluation
3 indicators that training is needed
- Near miss
- Fire-ground problem
- Performance deficiency
Final preparation activity when preparing for a training class
Check the physical environment
FO can be certain that training has occurred when
There is an observable change of behavior
A developmental relationship in which a more experienced person helps a less experienced person, referred to as a protege
Mentoring
A one on one process in which the more experienced person provides a deliberate learning environment to instructing, coaching, providing experiences, modeling, and advising
Mentoring
May be provided through Feedback while picking up after an emergency incident
Mentoring
Qualities that make for an effective mentor
- Desire to help
- Current knowledge
- Effective coaching, counseling, facilitating, and networking skills
Students lose focus after ___ minutes of passive learning
15 to 20 minutes
Spend no more than ___minutes presenting a formal lecture or video presentation
10
5 steps for developing a SPECIFIC training program
- Assess needs
- Establish objectives
- Develop the training program
- Deliver the training
- Evaluate the impact
The final part of the objective is
The measure of performance
A good lesson plan satisfies 4 criteria
- Organizes the lesson
- Identifies key points
- Can be reused
- Allows others to teach the program
The process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction
Education
The practical application to produce an action, which can be an individual or a group activity
Training
Accredits fire related degree programs at the college and university levels
International fire service accreditation congress (IFSAC)
Requirements for NFPA FO1
ISO
Has mat ops level
NFPA Instructor I
Inspector I
The supervising fire officer candidate needs ____ years of experience in agency operations
3 to 5 years
The supervising fire officer candidate needs ___ hours of experience as an acting unit officer handling emergency responses and nonemergency activities
200 hours
Training to become a managing fire officer includes becoming a
NFPA FO2
The managing fire officer candidate needs ___ years of experience as a qualified supervising fire officer
2 to 4 years
