Course Reviews

3.4

Firefighter, Madison Fire Department (WI) Jul 28, 2026

Self assessment of skill

Before

After

The course content supported the learning objectives.
The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
The instructors were prepared for the class.
The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
The instructors encouraged student participation.
The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
The instructors used instructional time effectively.
The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The practical portion enhanced my understanding of real life logistical and communication issues that arise while responding to these events.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

The lecture material took too long to cover, and there should have been fewer scenarios. After approximately 9-10 scenarios, myself and fellow participants were fatigued and stopped learning as much from each scenario that seemed too similar to the last. The content overall was appropriate, but could be condensed to avoid overwhelming and tiring participants out.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Maps, both in book and on the boards, should have better resolution. While we measured our improvement with time, our increased understanding of the computer system wasn't taken into account. The first morning introduction and discussion of web resources on the last day felt more like an infomercial than instructional information sharing.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Further multi-jurisdictional training within my region. A list of real-life events that have utilized your system and their outcomes would be a useful resource on your website.

2.7

Lieutenant, Madison Fire Department (WI) Jul 28, 2026

ASIM Advanced

Self assessment of skill

Before

After

The course content supported the learning objectives.
The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
The instructors were prepared for the class.
The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
The instructors encouraged student participation.
The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
The instructors used instructional time effectively.
The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Practical evolutions.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Case studies did not provide enough information for us to truly analyze and apply the checklist. Hot washing each evolution became unnecessary and a waste of time after the 6 or 7th evolution.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

It would be great to have the instructors show us what each supervisor is supposed to do. Some instructors were great leaders and mentored us when put in a supervisor role. Others provided little instruction and valuable input.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Internal training to apply our SOGs.

3.4

Firefighter, Madison Fire Department (WI) Jul 28, 2026

ASIM Advanced

Self assessment of skill

Before

After

The course content supported the learning objectives.
The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
The instructors were prepared for the class.
The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
The instructors encouraged student participation.
The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
The instructors used instructional time effectively.
The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
I would recommend this course to my peers.