From Fire Protection Publications

Since its inception in 1934, Fire Protection Publications (FPP), in conjunction with its partner the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), has been the world’s leading provider of fire service training materials. To meet the growing demands of fire departments and maximize the effectiveness of training budgets, FPP has introduced a blended e-Learning system. Blended e-learning is the most efficient and cost effective way to deliver cognitive fire fighting skills because it greatly reduces the time spent in the classroom.

EFFICIENT

Blended e-Learning...

• Provides instructors the ability to conduct cognitive skills training without taking firefighters out-of-service
• Helps instructors manage and advise many more trainees and firefighters while increasing the level of individual attention given to each student
• Reduces travel expenses

EFFECTIVE

Blended e-Learning...

• Allows instructors more time to focus on the critical skills of firefighting
• Enables trainees to review material an unlimited number of times to ensure knowledge retention
• Provides a modern and fun approach to instruction for today’s technologically savvy student

CUSTOMIZABLE

Larger entities may choose to create a custom web portal, allowing trainees to login to an interface that is specific to their training program.

FEATURES

Each Blended e-Learning course provides...

• Audio, full motion video, photos, graphics, and text
• Interactivity and immediate feedback
• Knowledge checks and scored review exercises on an individual basis

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Each student will require a computer with an Internet connection,
Windows-supported operating system, CD-Rom drive, and sound capabilities.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) play a key role in the development and revision of IFSTA manuals. SMEs come from all walks of the fire service, and they possess a broad range of expertise in emergency training. SMEs provide the information on the content that needs to be included. In addition, they thoroughly review and validate the prepared material before it is commercially released.

FPP’s current e-learning courses are based on IFSTA training materials. The courses are developed through a cooperative research and development agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense using a rigorous review process. FPP employees, along with IFSTA SMEs, DoD firefighters and instructors, and a professional instructional development team, work together to ensure that each course addresses NFPA standards and meets the needs of students and trainers.

Call or Email for more information:
Jason Hanson
Phone: 405-744-4389
email: jhanson@osufpp.org