There are numerous reasons that an aspiring firefighter should consider becoming a CPR and First Aid Instructor. One of the best ways to keep current on EMT skills is to teach First Aid and CPR. Speaking in front of a group is the best way to enhance your public speaking ability. Additionally, when you are educating people in emergency response, you can truly have an impact on people’s lives.

When I was a candidate taking interviews, I attributed a great deal of my success in entry-level interviews to the fact that I was teaching First Aid and CPR on a consistent basis. Teaching a class showed me the importance of being prepared, gathering my thoughts, learning to speak in front of a group, and learning how to answer questions on the spot. In addition, it really reinforced my EMT skills.

Many fire departments are already teaching first aid and CPR to the community. It is a wonderful opportunity for the fire department to showcase what we do best and to justify the need for staffing and equipment. By educating the public in a CPR class today, we can protect our interests down the road. By hiring a candidate who is actively teaching, the fire chief has made his job easier.

Statistics across the country reveal that 85% of a fire department’s responses are to render medical assistance. Most fire departments place a high value on EMS as they have learned that this is the best way to justify and maintain their staffing levels.

Two of the greatest benefits for a candidate who is teaching first aid and CPR are that he or she can make an excellent income, and can schedule classes around school and fire department exams.

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