Training is a complex activity. It is not simply about checking a box; it is about the life or death of a firefighter. Training designed with a measurable outcome saves lives and increases efficiencies. This class challenges participants to solve problems and apply what they know to real situations. The adult brain is not like some audio or video recorder. The brain receives information and processes it. The brain sorts the information already stored and influences how and what we understand and eventually learn. Even when intentions are sincere, training seems like an endless freight train of content going nowhere in particular. Emphasis is on active training, characterized by activity, variety, and participation.
