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4.0
Fire Department
Lieutenant, Central Mason Fire & EMS (WA) Jun 24, 2026
ASIM QuickStart
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  3. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  4. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  5. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  6. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  7. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  8. I would recommend this course to my peers.

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

Reaffirmation of the process in building a command structure at these incidents.

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

N/A.

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

N/A.

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

ICS command structure review on Multi-jursisdictional incidents.

5.0
Fire Department
Chief, Oswego County Fire Service (NY) Jun 24, 2026
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. 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.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

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

Hands on.

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

The group session discussion.

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

In large rooms its hard to hear in certain areas.

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

More of the same subject.

4.9
Fire Department
Lieutenant, Shelton Fire Department (WA) Jun 24, 2026
ASIM QuickStart
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  3. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  4. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  5. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  6. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  7. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  8. I would recommend this course to my peers.

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

The RTF application and medical side of the course.

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

None - even the LE aspects were critical to know to gain perspective on the entirety of these events.

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

Student did not leave a written comment.

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

Implementation in our area with the opportunity to put in physical training.

4.8
Fire Department
Deputy Chief, Hancock Field Fire Department (NY) Jun 24, 2026
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. 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.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

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

Filling different roles to get a better understanding of the "big picture".

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

N/A.

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

Instructors were great and very passionate about teaching.

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

Additional incident command training.

5.0
Fire Department
Captain, Syracuse Fire Department (NY) Jun 24, 2026
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. 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.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

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

Practical exercises.

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

___.

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

The technology and setup for the course is absolutely amazing and truly makes the class an epic success.

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

_____.

5.0
Fire Department
Captain, Dewittville Fire Department (NY) Jun 24, 2026
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. 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.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

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

The newest terminology and data. Also, how so set up command and the flow of an incident. There was a lot of great information.

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

NA.

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

It would be helpful to have a 2nd set of speakers toward the back of the room to better hear anyone that is speaking. The instructors were great and the way they taught made the class informative and enjoyable. Welcome home, Instructor Beachner.

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

Continued training on this especially across agencies and disciplines.

4.9
Fire Department
Deputy Chief, DeWitt Fire District (NY) Jun 24, 2026
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. 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.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

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

Reunification piece was something we have "talked about' but NEVER done so I thought that was great.

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

I wish I had changed my affiliation from EM to Fire/EMS to get the "full experience'.

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

This was just an amazing course. One of the best I have EVER taken. Thank you.

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

I think we need a way to deliver this training on a local level on a consistent basis.

4.7
Fire Department
Captain, Syracuse Fire Department (NY) Jun 24, 2026
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. 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.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

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

Command and mid-management positions, managing chaos.

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

Ambulance driving and when you are extra person sitting and waiting with no role.

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

Separate the PC pods with cubicles and play audio to distract (So i can look to my left and ask aother RTF where they are).

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

Now i need to do a hands on traiing with my dept and partner agencies.

5.0
Fire Department
Lieutenant, Syracuse Fire Department (KS) Jun 24, 2026
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. 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.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

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

Hands on skills.

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

The sound system. Room echos and more speakers are needed.

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

Such an amazing group of instructors. This is the best training program I've attended in 40 years of emergency services training.

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

This type of content. I would like to develop my skills in this arean.

4.8
Fire Department
Lieutenant, Syracuse Fire Department (NY) Jun 24, 2026
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. 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.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

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

The hands on scenarios helped demonstrate the skills and proved effectiveness.

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

The down time on certain scenarios where we ended up sitting at staging, i would have liked more instructors to have dialog and explain the processes as we were observing them.

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

Student did not leave a written comment.

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

An RTF focused course with moving and co-operative actions with police and fire.

*Unedited comments (including typos and spelling) written by students in their course evaluation


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