IAFC Mentoring Training - Pilot Course

IAFC’s Workforce Solutions has a new mentoring course aimed at volunteer and combination departments. “Helping Members Find Their Spark Through Mentoring” teaches students how to start a mentoring program in their department. The course expands on the knowledge gained in the 4-hour web-based training of the same name that all students are required to take before attending the instructor-led training. This course features minimal lecture time but instead focuses on group discussions, small group activities and scenario-based activities. By the end of the course, students will understand how to start and maintain a mentoring program at their department. 

The course focuses on the following six topics:

• Determining if a mentoring program is right for you and your department

• Establishing a successful mentoring program

• Choosing and training mentors

• Aligning new members with the right mentor

• Ensuring the long-term success of your program

• Troubleshooting common issues with a mentoring program

4 hours of pre-work is required to complete this program. Reimbursement of travel costs is available through a FEMA SAFER grant for members attending from volunteer and combination fire departments.

Please direct any questions about this course to Ilhan Abdi: iabdi@iafc.org.