IFSTA Training and Accreditation 2

Question 1

Which IFSTA accreditation body specifically certifies fire and emergency services training programs at educational institutions?

Accepted Answer

FESHE

Answer

FESHE (Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education) is the IFSTA-affiliated body that establishes curriculum standards and accreditation for college-level fire programs.

Question 2

Under NFPA 1041, what is the primary distinction between a Fire Service Instructor I and Instructor II?

Accepted Answer

Instructor II can develop and revise curricula, while Instructor I delivers existing lesson plans

Answer

NFPA 1041 designates Instructor II as having curriculum development and revision responsibilities beyond the delivery role of Instructor I.

Question 3

A fire training officer is reviewing student performance records. Which evaluation method best measures psychomotor skill proficiency?

Accepted Answer

Practical skills evaluation checklist

Answer

Practical skills evaluation checklists directly measure hands-on performance of psychomotor tasks against defined criteria.

Question 4

What does the term 'terminal objective' refer to in fire service lesson plan development?

Accepted Answer

The overall competency students must demonstrate upon course completion

Answer

A terminal objective defines the broad, overarching competency a learner must achieve by the end of a course or training program.

Question 5

Which organization administers the National Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard) that certifies fire fighters to NFPA standards?

Accepted Answer

ProBoard

Answer

The National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) is the accrediting body that certifies candidates who meet NFPA professional qualification standards.

(IFSTA) International Fire Service Training Association Practice Test

(IFSTA) International Fire Service Training Association Practice Test

IFSTA Training and Accreditation 2