Qualifications For
Florida Wildland Fire Instructors

Florida Wildland Fire Agency Instructor Qualifications

1. successfully complete the course being taught
2. meet the NWCG instructor prerequisites including delivery requirements identified in the Field Managers Course Guide (pdf, NWCG publication PMS 901-1)
3. assist a qualified NWCG Lead Instructor with delivery of specific course(s), until the Lead Instructor provides letter of endorsement confirming applicant has sufficient experience in presenting all units of the course(s) being taught.
4. submit Florida Forest Service's Instructor Agreement Form requesting endorsement
5. provide course(s) agenda identifying Unit Instructors to the local Florida Forest Service in advance of the course being taught
6. provide course roster identifying pass/failing grades to the local Florida Forest Service after course completion

Florida Structural Fire Department Instructor Qualifications

1. have valid certification as a Florida Fire Service Instructor I, II, or III to teach NWCG courses to Service Employees using such courses for position advancement or obtaining certifications for Florida Fire Service Positions, which are determined by the State Fire Marshall
2. successfully complete the course(s) being taught
3. meet the NWCG instructor prerequisites including delivery requirements identified in the Field Managers Course Guide (FMCG), NWCG publication PMS 901-1
4. assist a qualified NWCG Lead Instructor with delivery of specific course(s), until the Lead Instructor provides letter of endorsement confirming applicant has sufficient experience in presenting all units of the course(s) being taught
5. submit Florida Forest Service Instructor Agreement Form requesting endorsement
6. provide course(s) agenda identifying Unit Instructors to the local Florida Forest Service in advance of the course being taught
7. provide course roster identifying pass/failing grades to the local Florida Forest Service after course completion

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