Live Fire Training Instructor Refresher – Course Description

Ricky Rescue Training Academy’s “Live Fire Training Instructor Refresher” is an 8‑hour self‑paced online course with continuous enrollment that satisfies the Florida State renewal requirement for Live Fire Training Instructor certification. It aligns with NFPA 1403 and NFPA 1402 standards and is designed for certified instructors seeking recertification in Florida.

Detailed Course Content

Live Fire Training Instructor Refresher

An 8‑hour renewal course delivered online and through structured assignments. It ensures instructors remain current with live fire training regulations, case histories, and instructional best practices.

Key learning outcomes:

• Review program updates: Study changes to NFPA 1403 from the 2012 to 2018 editions.
• Legislative framework: Understand Florida Statutes Chapter 633, FAC 69A, and related state rules.
• Incident review: Analyze instructor/trainee fatalities and real-world case histories to identify lessons learned.
• Technology integration: Examine new tools and methods for enhancing live fire training safety.
• Risk awareness: Strengthen awareness of hazards during live-fire training and strategies for mitigation.
• Prerequisites: Completion of BFST/ATPC3530 Live Fire Training Instructor Program, Firefighter II, and Fire Instructor I.
• Required materials: NFPA 1403 (2012 & 2018), NFPA 1402, Florida Statutes 633, FAC 69A, FAC 62.256.700(4), notebook, pens, and USB device.
• Grading: Based on group activities (50 points) and final written exam (50 points), with minimum passing score of 80%.
• Attendance: Full 8-hour attendance required; absences not permitted.
• Recertification: Applies toward renewal for Live Fire Training Instructor and Instructor I, II, III certifications.

Suggested textbooks: NFPA 1403; NFPA 1402

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