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First Coast Technical College
First Coast Technical College serving St. Johns County and Northeast Florida since 1965.
Fire Service Instructor Course (45-Hour)![]()
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Location: First Coast Technical College – Public Safety Campus![]()
Address: 3640 Gaines Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084![]()
Course Type: Continuing Workforce Education (CWE)![]()
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Course Description![]()
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This 45-hour course provides a comprehensive foundation in instructional methodology for fire and emergency services personnel. The curriculum draws upon nationally recognized authorities to explore adult learning theory, communication techniques, and effective course delivery practices.![]()
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Participants will learn the methods and mechanics of imparting information in both classroom and practical training environments. The course emphasizes instructional strategies with broad application across fire service training, as well as techniques specific to technical skill instruction.![]()
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Adult learning principles![]()
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Instructional planning and organization![]()
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Classroom and skills-based teaching techniques![]()
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Use of media and visual aids![]()
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Student evaluation methods![]()
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Measuring teaching effectiveness![]()
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Communication and presentation skills![]()
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This textbook is also used in Fire Service Course Delivery and Fire Service Course Design.![]()
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Required Textbook![]()
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Fire & Emergency Services Instructor (9th Edition)![]()
Publisher: IFSTA![]()
ISBN: 978-0879396961![]()
Textbook is NOT supplied and must be purchased by the student.![]()
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Registration Information![]()
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To register:![]()
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Visit: fctc.edu/programs/public-safety-short-term-courses/![]()
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Click “Create My Account”![]()
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(904) 547-3381 or (904) 547-3383![]()
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You may also register and pay in person at:![]()
FCTC Main Campus Registration Office (Building A)![]()
2980 Collins Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Live Fire Training Instructor Program![]()
BFST3530, ATPC3530 40 contact hours, 0 college credits![]()
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Date: 03/16-03/20/2026![]()
Hours: 40 hours![]()
Time: 8:00 AM-7:00 PM![]()
Fee: $200.00![]()
This curriculum is designed to deliver a comprehensive live fire training program within a safe and controlled environment in accordance with NFPA 1402, NFPA 1403 and NFPA 1500. Both lecture and practical will be used allowing participants to apply knowledge of the above standards to training activities.![]()
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Click Create My Account then call (904) 547-3381 or (904) 547-3383 to make payment
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Early Childhood Education Class Of 2004
McKenzie Hagan
Dual Enrolled Welding Technology Student
Lataja Gordon
High School Secondary Cosmetology Student
Why Choose Us?
See why you should attend First Coast Technical College
We are one of the best technical colleges in Northeast Florida, and our impressive figures confirm it!
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