Fire and Emergency Services Instructor III

This course is based on NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2019 Edition. This course is intended for the Instructor who is ready to assume a leadership role by moving into the upper management level of his/her department and wants to develop the knowledge and ability to develop comprehensive training curricula and programs for use by single or multiple organizations; conduct organizational needs analysis; and develop training goals and implementation strategies.

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    

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 II or Certified Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II
  • High School Diploma/GED

Course Dates