Firefighter Training Drill: Word of the Day, Part 2

By Forest Reeder

A simple word of the day drill can be used to challenge all job levels to expand their fire service  vocabulary and knowledge. Several job levels are identified and others can easily be inserted according to your local assignments. Instructors should prepare a standard definition answer for your department and be able to provide working examples of the term in action.

Download this firefighter training drill as a PDF HERE.

Forest ReederForest Reeder began his fire service career in 1979. He currently serves as Division Chief of Training & Safety for the Des Plaines (IL) Fire Department.  He is a past recipient of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) prestigious George D. Post Instructor of the Year award and has been responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of in-service firefighter training activities as well as a full-service fire training academy program. Forest holds numerous Illinois fire service certifications and holds a Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University.
 

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