Under NFPA 1041, what is required to be eligible as an instructor?

• A. Must hold a regional teaching certification
• B. Qualified as an instructor and designated by the AHJ
• C. Must have served as a lead firefighter for 5 years
• D. Must be employed by the AHJ

Answer: (B)

NFPA 1041 focuses on who can be an instructor by requiring that a person is qualified as an instructor and officially designated by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). This designation is an official acknowledgment that the instructor is approved to deliver training within that jurisdiction and is aligned with local rules, safety practices, and assessment standards. It creates accountability and ensures consistent, safe instruction, especially for activities like live-fire training.

Regional teaching certifications or a specific lead-firefighter background aren’t specified prerequisites in this standard, and employment by the AHJ isn’t required—the AHJ can designate an external individual who meets the qualifications.