Make sure your public education team is ready to deliver national messages about fire and life safety situations that could benefit people of all ages. Rely on NFPA 1035: Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications.
This Standard spells out clear and concise job performance requirements that can be used to determine whether an individual possesses the skills and knowledge to perform as:
The 2015 NFPA 1035 aligns with national trends to address specific fire and disaster problems.
For the 2015 edition, the Technical Committee completed job-task analyses for all levels within the scope of the document. Revisions reflect the dynamic changes occurring in many areas -- and the expectations for professionals involved in education, media relations, and intervention.
Other changes include:
Fire and life safety educators and PIO, YFIS, and YFPM personnel are accountable to the public. Help ensure they are up to the task with the 2015 NFPA 1035.