By:  W. Edward Buchanan, Jr.; Bobby Drake; and John M. Buckman III 
The Training Officer’s Handbook by W. Edward Buchanan, Jr.; Bobby Drake; and John M. Buckman III is the definitive guide for training operations in the modern fire service.
All firefighters, whether volunteer, combination, or career, need in-depth, realistic training. This book replaces the trial-and-error and “school of hard knocks” approach for training officers, deploying the authors’ many decades of combined experience to fill the gaps between instructor credentialing and managing a training system.
As a training officer, you’re tasked with leading and managing a training system that includes curriculum design, program scheduling, leading an instructor cadre, and mastering the technology required to meet your students where they are: in the classroom, on the drill ground, or remotely. This book helps you connect all the critical components of a highly efficient Fire & EMS training system in one place. It’s a book you will keep on your desk at the training academy, fire station, or even at home.
Recommendations in this book include:
Honing your craft as a fire instructor to ensure an impactful instructional delivery
Bringing a systemic approach to managing your training operations
Mastering technology and instructional methodologies
Networking and expanding your reach and impact as an instructor
Real-world drills, props, and instructional development tools