University of Maryland Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
Instructor II Equivalency Challenge To challenge Instructor II, the candidate must submit documentation electronically tomfri-planning@umd.edu that meets one of the following options: Option One Successful completion of a MFRI or non-MFRI instructor methodology course: Provide a copy of a course certificate of completion or a transcript that verifies successful completion of the course. Provide a copy of the course syllabus and a course description. Option Two A degree in education: The candidate must provide copies of transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted but MFRI reserves the right to require additional documentation including an official transcript. Option Three MFSPQB, NPQS, or IFSAC Instructor III certification: Provide a copy of a MFSPQB, NPQS, or IFSAC certification card or certificate. The documentation will be reviewed to determine if the candidate meets the educational equivalency challenge. If the course work is approved, the student must successfully complete each of the following components based on current NFPA 1041 Instructor II standards: Successfully complete all Performance Test Items as outlined in the current Instructor II course. Written exam - minimum score 70% Final presentation as outlined in the current Instructor II course See the following page for the Checklist.
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute – University of Maryland
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