This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills for successful certification in Instructor III. The Instructor III course satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Chapter 6. It provides the tools necessary to obtain certification through the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro) Board.
This course is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve your abilities to serve as a fire instructor. This includes Instructor III - specific responsibilities including the administration of AHJ policies and procedures for the management of instructional resources, staff, facilities, records, and reports. Skills taught include planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive programs and curricula. The successful candidate will be able to develop an evaluation plan; collect, analyze, and report data; and utilize data for program validation and student feedback.
IFSI prerequisites are based on Illinois and NFPA standards. Equivalencies from other agencies will be reviewed upon request.
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| champaign |
Mon, Oct 27 2025 - Mon, Nov 10 2025 (***All Sessions are MANDATORY*** On-line learning, self-directed 16 hours of education; details explained in the online classroom.) Tue, Nov 11 2025 - Thu, Nov 13 2025 (Traditional in-classroom learning and practical applications, 24 hours of education.) Thu, Nov 13 2025 - Thu, Nov 27 2025 (Phase 3- 16 hrs- Post class assignment work Class closes 11/27/2025) |
| calumet city |
Mon, Jan 12 2026 - Sun, Jan 25 2026 (***All Sessions are MANDATORY*** On-line learning, self-directed 16 hours of education; details explained in the online classroom.) Mon, Jan 26 2026 - Wed, Jan 28 2026 (Traditional in-classroom learning and practical applications, 24 hours of education.) Thu, Jan 29 2026 - Thu, Feb 12 2026 (Phase 3- 16 hrs- Post class assignment work Class closes 2/12/2026) |
| swansea |
Mon, Feb 23 2026 - Thu, Mar 5 2026 (***Attendance and Completion of All Sessions is MANDATORY*** Mandatory Orientation February 23, 2026 Mandatory 1 hour Zoom Orientation Session to ensure the students understands and is able to navigate the on-line learning management system along with a comprehension of the expectations of the program. Phase 1 - Online learning: March 6 2026-March 8 2026 Self-directed 8 hours of education; details explained in the online classroom. The Phase 1 learning will open 2 weeks before the Phase 2 In-Person sessions are held. During Phase 1 learning, there are several assignments that students must complete prior to the Phase 2 sessions. More information on these is available in the online classroom. The student is expected to complete all Phase 1 work and the final project for successful class completion. The Final Project will be emailed to the Lead Instructor within two weeks of completion of the Phase 2 in-person session.) Fri, Mar 6 2026 - Sun, Mar 8 2026 (Phase 2 – In-Person class dates: March 6, 2026 1800-2200 March 7, 2026 0800-1800 March 8, 2026 0800-1800 ) Mon, Mar 9 2026 - Sun, Mar 22 2026 (Phase 3- Development of Final Project March 9, 2026 - March 22, 2026 Students have 2 weeks from the final in person class session to complete and turn in final project for evaluation) |