This course covers the problems that are presented while conducting live fire training evolutions and how we as a fire service can begin to build a culture of safety within our training programs.  The course reviews legal aspects that must be considered when conducting live fire training and presents an educational philosophy that must be adhered to in order to bring about a change of attitude in training.  The course concludes with a comprehensive review of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions.  This course is designed for firefighters that may participate in assuming roles in a NFPA 1403 training evolution.  This course serves to fill one of the prerequisites for Master Live Fire Instructor that is currently under development.  No special equipment is required and student manuals are provided.

The introductory offering of this course will be held at Fire College Week on October 9-10 with an additional course scheduled for October 11-12.