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CFBT INSTRUCTOR - COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
• Identify the responsibilities of the instructor-in-charge when conducting live fire training in a
purpose built prop or burn building.
Fire Attack 3 (Live Fire)
Participants understand how to conduct the Fire Attack 3 evolution. Developing competence in
conducting this evolution will require coached practice.
• Understand the CFBT-US standard operating guidelines applicable to conducting Fire Attack 3.
• Identify the potential problems that might occur while conducting Fire Attack 3 and the
appropriate methods for resolving these problems.
• Identify the procedure used to inspect the demo/attack cell prior to use.
• Recognize the required elements of a pre-training safety and instructional briefing and walk
through of the prop used for live fire training.
• Describe the participant learning outcomes for Fire Attack 3.
• Explain how the instructor maintains appropriate fire conditions for the duration of Fire Attack 3.
• Demonstrate proficiency in door entry procedures under live fire conditions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in gas cooling while advancing and retreating and surface cooling
techniques under live fire conditions.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of verbal and non-verbal instructional styles for
conducting Fire Attack 3.
• Explain the post-training debriefing process with particular emphasis on the use of questions to
enhance participant learning.
Team Case Study Presentations (Out-of-Class & Classroom)
Participants recognize the hazards presented by live fire training and the steps necessary to mitigate or
reduce the risks involved.
• Analyze a live fire training LODD case study with regards to compliance with applicable
regulations and standards.
• Identify the influence of the level of fire behavior knowledge of the participants on situational
awareness and decision-making.
• Analyze a case study involving a live fire training line-of-duty death (LODD) to determine causal
factors and identify appropriate risk management action steps.
CFBT & Acquired Structures (Classroom)
Participants understand the hazards presented, regulatory and standards requirements, and risk
management strategies used when conducting live fire training in acquired structures.
Note: This course does not substantively address live fire training in acquired structures. However, it is
incumbent on CFBT instructors to have an understanding of this type of training.
• Explain the general provisions of NFPA 1403 that are applicable to CFBT in acquires structures
and how they differ from those applicable to training in purpose built props and burn buildings.
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