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Adjunct Instructor Program

The District 1 Fire Training Council is soliciting Fire Instructors that would be willing to be Adjunct Instructors for District 1. If you are an Indiana certified fire instructor and are willing to serve your district then please fill out the application form and instructor agreement. The objective of this request is to establish a list of willing certified instructors in District 1. This does not necessary mean that because you have returned all the information that you will automatically become a District 1 adjunct instructor. If you have any questions feel free to contacts us Here.

Purpose

The purpose of the District 1 Adjunct Instructor Program is to provide safe, quality fire training to firefighters or candidates within the District 1 region. This region encompasses Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, and Porter counties. This program will provide the opportunity for quality training to be provided at the local level without excessive travel or a financial burden to the individual.

Mission

Our primary efforts will be focused on training individuals to work competently and safely as Firefighters in Indiana. As a district we will devote considerable effort and resources to this strategy because we believe it is the most effective and efficient way to improve fire protection for Indiana’s citizens and ensure the safety of firefighters, so EVERYONE GOES HOME!

Role Of Adjunct Instructor

The role of an adjunct instructor is to deliver firefighter training at the local level and at fixed training facilities.

Must be 21 years old

Must be a fire service member for at least 5 years

Must be certified as a Firefighter I/II or First Class Firefighter, and in good standing with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Division of Training

Must be certified as an Instructor I but preferably an Instructor II/III, and in good standing with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Division of Training

Must posses a valid Indiana Drivers license

 Duties Of An Adjunct Instructor

They are able to oversee the administration of classes

Observe and evaluate students as they learn

They are able to teach from a prepared lesson plan or teach from their own lesson plans as long as they are an Instructor II/III and the District 1 Council approves of the content

They are able to teach solo

They are able to proctor tests as long as they are an Instructor II/III

Be able to teach and oversee a practical session

They are able to ensure that all practical skills are being preformed correctly by students

 Process for Becoming an Adjunct Instructor

The candidate must fill out an appropriate application and send it to the District 1 Council for review. The candidate may be requested to appear before the District 1 Council or their appointee for an interview.

Training Safety

Safety is of the utmost importance and must always be the first consideration.

Instructors must set a good example by using proper safety equipment and procedures and must remember that they are responsible for the safety of every student.

Instructors will follow all applicable regulations and/or standards related to training safety including NFPA 1403 for live burn training.

All instructors are authorized to take the necessary action to correct unsafe conditions.

 Instructor Code Of Conduct

The Adjunct Instructor Shall:

Do everything possible to achieve excellence in professional conduct and deliver the highest quality instruction in every class taught

Show respect for students in language and actions

Treat all people fairly, without regard to race, sex, religion, age, disability, national origin or persons department

Set aside conflicts between myself, the students and others, within the context of carrying out my professional responsibilities

Provide a safe and professional learning environment for all students

Strive to maintain continuous and positive communications between students, instructors, and other fire department staff

Present themselves in a professional manner, through attitude, dress, and presentation

 Instructor Appearance Standards

For working outdoors, coveralls, designated protective clothing required by curriculum, shirts and trousers, or other proper clothing to meet inclement weather (rain coats, etc) may be permitted

Classroom Appearance: It is each instructor’s responsibility to use good judgment in selecting attire that projects a professional image and that is appropriate for both climate differences and classroom activities. District 1 Council has the authority to make a determination that an instructor’s attire may be inappropriate

NO-Beard Policy: All Instructors will be clean-shaven. To promote understanding of this policy, the following information is provided

29 CFR 1910.134 (q) (1) Facepiece seal protection. (i) The employer shall not permit respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have: (A) Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function

NFPA 1500 5-3.9 A growth of beard or facial hair at any point where the SCBA facepiece is designed to seal with the face, regardless of the specific fit test measurement that can be obtained, or hair that could interfere with the facepiece valve function shall be prohibited for members required to use SCBA

 Recordkeeping for Adjunct Instructors

The Adjunct Instructor shall have all students fill out an Instructor Evaluation form to be turned into the District 1 Council for review for any training program that is paid for or is a part of the State of Indiana Firefighter Training System Plan.