Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II

This course is based on NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2019 Edition. The course is designed for the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor who, in addition to meeting Instructor I qualifications, wants to develop the knowledge and ability to develop individual lesson plans for a specific topic including learning objectives, instructional aids, and evaluation instruments; schedule training sessions based on overall training plan of the authority having jurisdiction; and supervise and coordinate the activities of other instructors.

In response to the 2025 update of NFPA 1020 the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor series will be transitioning to: Jones & Bartlett’s, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fourth Edition textbook. These changes will take effect in the Spring of 2027 and will impact content and certification requirements.


For more information regarding Curriculum and Certification Updates, please visit the following link: Curriculum and Certification Updates

For more information, call 1-800-241-2467

Special Equipment - Laptop with Microsoft Office with PowerPoint or equivalent

Hours   40
Course Cost   $ 300 In-State     $ 600 Out-Of-State     Field Course – Contact host department regarding cost

Required Text - Jones & Bartlett: Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Principles and Practice, Third Edition
(Effective January 1, 2027, this course will be using Jones and Bartlett's, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fourth Edition textbook)

Certification Course Syllabus
Practical Exam Materials

Pre-Requisites

• • (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Fire Instructor I or Certified Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I
  • High School Diploma/GED

Course Dates