Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Instructor (CFBTI)

About this course
Understanding compartment fire behaviour is a critical part of firefighter training. It equips firefighters with the knowledge to recognise how fires behave under changing environmental or structural conditions and, crucially, how to anticipate dangerous fire phenomena such as flashovers and backdraughts before they occur. Our SJF accredited, competency-based CFBTI course is designed to train delegates to safely plan and deliver both theoretical and practical training sessions in compartment firefighting.
Delivery in Lincoln – In Partnership with Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
We are proud to deliver our full suite of instructor courses – including BAI, CFBTI, and PPVI – from a central location in Lincoln. This well-connected setting makes it easy for Fire Services from across the UK to access our industry-leading training
Exceptional Instructor-to-Student Ratio
Training is delivered by a team of four instructors, with a strict maximum of eight students per course. This low student-to-instructor ratio ensures a highly focused, hands-on learning experience in realistic, scenario-based environments. We prioritise quality and individual development over group size or volume
The course is highly practical and immersive, featuring realistic live-fire exercises, varied scenarios, classroom-based theory sessions, professional discussions, and written assignments. It is a specialist programme developed to ensure instructors leave with both the technical understanding and instructional skill required to deliver effective, safe fire behaviour training.
- Understand the principles of combustion Science and behaviour of fire
- Understand how fire develops and spreads within compartments
- Understand methods used by firefighters to deal with and prevent fire development within a compartment
- Understand the safety procedures relating to training in fire development within compartment fire
- Understand how to implement safety procedures
- Be able to respond to the conditions within compartments
- Be able to demonstrate firefighting techniques prior to and after compartment entry
- Be able to demonstrate procedures for operating a carbonaceous compartment fire behaviour training facility
- Be able to conduct a compartment fire behaviour training session
Theory and Practical.
- Have experience of compartment firefighting
- You have or are working towards the following qualifications – Level 3 Award in Education and Training/Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Workplace
Course payments
If booking online please follow instructions, payment can be made using debit or credit card. Should you wish to pay by invoice please contact a member of our team and we will be able to process your booking for you. We require either payment or a purchase order at the time of reservation. We will issue a formal invoice and once payment has been successfully processed, we will issue your joining instructions.
Course materials, accreditation, breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation at a local 4-star hotel.
After booking
Our courses vary so timings will be confirmed in your joining instructions. All candidates are required to arrive 15 minutes prior to the course start to register and provide their photographic identification.
