The logical structure of an individual’s certification evaluation requires an evaluator’s ability to distinguish between actual performance and a standard of performance.
When a student enrolls in a firefighter certification course, he must study the written materials and complete a set of practical skills identified in the applicable adopted standard. Competently evaluating an individual’s ability will ensure that the training process comes full circle.
If an evaluation process is to be delivered consistently, the use of checklists is a critical and required component of the certification process. This requirement sets the expectation that the evaluator will use the checklist provided to measure competence. It is also required that the evaluator fill out, sign, and give the checklist form to the student. The student then must return the skills checklist to the local fire department. The chief or designee must place the completed skills checklist in the individual’s personnel file. Why should everyone comply with this process? First, it is in most cases the law. Second, should a firefighter be injured or killed, this can demonstrate that the firefighter was properly trained and evaluated. This tool assists the evaluator, the instructor, and the chief.
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