Train-the-Trainer

Through a cooperative working relationship with State and local fire training agencies, the Train-the-Trainer program provides expanded opportunities for fire service personnel to participate in Academy courses.

Model training courses are developed and field-tested nationally through the Academy's off-campus delivery program. During the field-testing period, each course is revised and modified. Upon completion of the course field test and modification phase, selected instructors from State and local fire-service training systems are invited to the Academy to become familiar with the course materials and method of delivery through Train-the-Trainer workshops. Once they finish the workshop, these Academy-trained instructors return to their local jurisdictions with a complete course package and train other instructors, as well as end users. In this way, a cadre of instructors trained to deliver Academy courses exists within the State and local fire training systems.

Eligibility

Fire service agencies meeting the Training Resources and Data Exchange Program eligibility can participate in the Train-the-Trainer Program.

The five branches of the Military are also invited to participate.

For more information, please contact the Train-the-Trainer Program Manager at (800) 238-3358, ext. 1376, or (301) 447-1376.

For information on upcoming Train-the-Trainer deliveries, please check the NFA Course Schedule.