Have your department's training budgets been cut short? Need training but don't have enough instructors to deliver it? Do you have instructors who took the IAFF HazMat/WMD Train-the-Trainer (TtT), but haven't been able to put their skills to work? 

The IAFF has received an increase in funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to expand its current Train-the-Trainer model and provide Supportive Teaching Sessions (STS) for those who have completed one of the IAFF HazMat/WMD TtT courses. 

The economy is tough, and training budgets are quick to be cut, but this new initiative is available at no cost to IAFF affiliates.

After successfully completing a Train-the-Trainer course, the IAFF will provide up to two Supportive Teaching Sessions for instructors. Instructors who have completed a TtT, working through their affiliate president, will be assigned an IAFF master instructor, who will act as a mentor.  

Here's how it works...

Session One: An IAFF mentor will team teach with your local instructor. DOT funding for this project includes one IAFF master instructor, expenses and student materials for the program. Compensation for your local instructor will be covered by your respective department or organization. 

Session Two: Your local instructor will team teach with an IAFF master instructor, this time assuming more of a leading instructional role in the classroom. DOT funding for this project includes one IAFF master instructor and expenses. Compensation for the local instructor and student materials for the training program will be covered by your respective department or organization. 

During each session, the IAFF master instructor will observe the teaching skills of your local instructor and provide structured feedback intended to enhance his or her style and knowledge base. 

For more information, or to request a Supportive Teaching Session, contact the IAFF HazMat/WMD Department at (202) 737-8484.