Instructors must hold certification from a recognized program of instruction or hold a recognized qualification in techniques of instruction and adult education methodologies. Some instructor qualifications and courses include: • NFA educational methodology course • National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor course (M-410) • Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Course • State-certified Level II (or higher) fire, rescue, or EMS instructor course (for example, NFPA 1041 Level II) • FEMA EMI E/L0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills • U.S. Army Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC), Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) (formerly called the Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC)), or other US Military Formal Instructor courses. • E/L0449 ICS Train-the-Trainer most recent version • Advanced degree in education, educational psychology, technical education, or a related program
