NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II
INS200 – 40.00 Hours
Schedule
| Details Buttons | Dates | Location | Class | Price | Register Buttons |
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| 11/30/26 – 12/04/26 | Austin, TX | FP INS200 219 | $650.00 | ||
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This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
This course is intended to support the professional development of intermediate-level fire instructors and is designed to meet or exceed the Job Performance Requirements (JPR) established in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1020 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications (2025 edition). The curriculum aligns with the standards outlined in Chapter 5 “Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II” and is delivered through a combination of classroom lectures and applied learning exercises.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written examination and skills assessment. Individuals who earn Pro Board certification may be eligible to obtain certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) via reciprocity. Additionally, participants may apply for certification through the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).
Pricing Information: Employees or members of a fire department or agency that is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, or component thereof, are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class.
Registration Information: For regional open enrollment classes, a minimum of 15 students must be registered no less than 21 days prior to the start date of class. If the minimum enrollment requirement is not met, the class will be cancelled.
Prerequisites
Pro Board Certification Requirements
Participants pursuing Pro Board certification must provide proof of Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I (NFPA 1020 or NFPA 1041) dated prior to the last day of class. The documentation must meet the certification office requirements.
TCFP Certification Requirements
TCFP testing is not completed during this course. Participants that would like to earn their TCFP certification can submit their Pro Board certification to the Commission for reciprocity.
SFFMA Certification Requirements
Participants that successfully complete this course, can submit their TEEX certificate of completion, along with SFFMA certification application, to the SFFMA office for processing.
Course Completion Requirements
Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.
Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.
Course Attire
For classroom activities, participants must wear full length pants, closed-toe shoes, and short sleeve/ long sleeve shirts (no sleeveless shirts). It is preferred that participants wear duty uniform or business casual dress.
Pro Board Certification Testing
Participants are required to provide a photo ID at time of Pro Board testing.
Participants Must Provide
- Laptop computer, tablet, or similar device capable of operating word processing and presentation software. (Example: Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Method for approved file sharing with the instructors. Potential options include:
- Flash drive
- Personal or work email account
- Please note, the use of file sharing apps or software such as Dropbox are not permitted
- A Government-issues photo AD. This will be required on the first and last days of the class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
Attendance Requirements
Class attendance is an essential part of the educational process. Participants must attend a minimum of 80% of the course hours (32 hours) to successfully complete the course and receive a TEEX certificate of completion.
Participants seeking National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) certification must complete the class in its entirety to be eligible for the written and skills examinations.
Recommended
Prior Knowledge
It is recommended that participants have a working knowledge of basic computer function, Microsoft PowerPoint and Word applications, and computer projection equipment.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Identify the roles, responsibilities, and duties of a fire and emergency instructor II.
- Develop a lesson plan given a specific topic and target audience so that the job performance requirements are addressed and include a lesson outline and instructional aids.
- Evaluate a training prop for safety features, readiness of the prop for use, and appropriateness of the prop or equipment to meet the stated objectives.
- Develop student evaluation instruments to determine if training goals and learning objectives have been achieved.
- Perform the duties of a supervisor of other instructors and students during training evolutions to ensure all applicable safety standards are followed.
- Use course evaluation forms and instructor evaluation forms provided to you to evaluate courses and other instructors.
Suggested Audience
This course is targeted for personnel desiring certification to Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II. It is assumed participants have completed the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I course before taking this course.
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.
- 4.0 IACET CEUs
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- Pro Board
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
- State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
Other Information
Annual Fire Training School Information
If you are attending this course as part of TEEX’s Texas Annual Fire Training School, you need to be aware of the following additional information:
Course Pricing
The pricing quoted above is meant for course delivery at a location other than the Brayton Fire Training Field, for example, a fire station training room or other facility provided by the host department.
Course delivery during an annual school will have additional facility costs factored into the cost of tuition. Therefore, the cost quoted above may differ from the tuition cost on the annual school announcement.
Registration Process
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service in cooperation with the Texas A&M Forest Service has aligned the payment process for annual schools with all other requests for tuition assistance under the House Bill 2604 program and TIFMAS training grants. Texas A & M Forest Service voucher number or a request ID # is no longer a valid Purchase Order number. It will be denied if used as a form of payment.
The process will follow this pattern: Registration with payment – Apply for tuition assistance & obtain TAMFS approval – Attend training – Complete the reimbursement process.
Registration with payment
Complete online registration on the TEEX website. Secure your seat in the class with payment.
You may use a credit card or organization purchase order (PO).
If you are using a purchase order, TEEX policy requires the PO to be submitted within 48 hours of registration, or the enrollment may be canceled. You may upload the PO through your student portal or email it as an attachment to [email protected].
Ensure your PO includes the following:
- Agency or company name
- Billing address
- Contact name and phone number
- Description of goods and/or services provided (for example the course number and name)
- Amount of charges
- Authorized signature
- Tax Payer ID, EIN, or FEIN. The field should be in the following format: xx-xxxxxxx.
The PO contact email needs to be either yourself or a responsible person within your organization.
If your organization is not an established TEEX customer, or if you are not sure, please include a completed W-9 with the PO.
Apply for tuition assistance & obtain approval
At least one day before the first day of class, submit a request through TAMFS FireConnect.
Helpful videos about the FireConnect process can be found here.
Attend training
Most courses have online registration notes and/or confirmation emails which will provide more details on when & where to report for class. Please pay special attention to the required PPE levels and prerequisites if applicable. Most TEEX courses require at least 80% attendance and participation, while others, such as ProBoard, require 100% attendance.
No-shows without prior written cancellation by the required date will be invoiced.
Upon successful completion of the class, you will be able to download your certificate from your TEEX Student Portal.
Complete the reimbursement process
Return to the FireConnect page and submit for reimbursement. You will be asked to upload documentation including your certificate of completion. Once all documentation is accounted for, the request(s) will be marked as Approved for Payment and reimbursement will be issued to your department.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Identified Disabilities
Testing Policy – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Identified Disabilities
Annual Fire Training School Contact Information
If you have any questions about Annual Schools, call (866) 878-8900 or email [email protected].
Contact Information
Griffin Herring
Training Coordinator
Phone: (979) 500-6926
Email: [email protected]
Policies
TEEX Policies
TEEX Participant Handbook
Conduct During Live Online Instructor-Led Courses
Participants are required to follow the guidelines in the ESTI Student Safety Manual.
