What you need to bring…..

More about this course and what to expect: This is a 40-hour course designed to help you become an effective Facilitative Instructor. This class will help you reach the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards as certified for either a lead or a unit instructor. Part of the week is devoted to lecture; hands-on lessons and the rest of the week will be class presentations.

Successful course completion requires you to deliver four presentations in front of the class. Presentations 2-4 will be recorded for you to take home.

1. Your first presentation will be the normal introductions presented at the beginning of the class.

2. The second presentation (Monday) will be 3-5 minutes on a topic of your choice.

3. The third presentation, with learning objectives, will be a 15-20 minute group presentation (Tuesday). More information to follow.

4. The fourth & Final presentation will be a 15-minute stand-alone presentation of the topic of your choice with learning objectives, using the techniques learned throughout the week. You will need to obtain cadre approval prior to your final presentation. That is, the cadre need to see your objectives for your topic. Choose a non-fire/EMS topic. Consider your other life interests or hobbies like cooking, fishing, crafting, gaming, fletching, knapping, etc. Whatever topic you choose, be sure to bring the necessary tools, equipment, supplies, and aids from home to perform your demonstration. For instance, if you are doing a hands-on demonstration, such as beading, scoring antlers, beverage tasting, fletching arrows, arrow head making or sports, we suggest that you have enough props or handouts for each student/cadre. Even though Prescott is a full-service city, you may need to bring some of your props from home to facilitate your presentation. Remember this is a facilitative instructor class, (not a lecture class), in which you are to demonstrate then verify that your class is meeting your objectives by the class participating in your demonstration. Each of your presentations will need to be on different topics, so get creative. Remember – your presentations cannot be on the same topic. If you have any questions about what to bring for your final topic, please contact me prior to coming to the class.

Although computer presentation software (PowerPoint®) is the major way most presentations are given, you won’t be allowed to do a stand-alone PowerPoint presentation for your group presentation or your last 15-minute presentation. You will need to include hands-on visual items such as display easels, dry-erase boards, or cameras into your presentations. You should plan on dressing appropriately for the topic and audience you are teaching for your Final Presentation. For instance, if you are doing an exercise class for your final presentation, then wear appropriate attire to reflect your exercise demonstration.

Other audio-visual equipment, copy machine, and office supplies will also be on hand to help with preparation of your presentations during the week. If you have a tablet, computer and printer, please bring them. They may be helpful in preparing your presentation. The Academy will provide a flash drive to record your presentations on and to download new ideas.