Analysis

The Feedback Tool for Responder Development – Senior Staff (FIRE-CU) is a psychometric assessment tool designed to evaluate the effectiveness of training and development programs for senior crisis response personnel. It gathers feedback on leadership skill acquisition, decision-making abilities, crisis management competency, and overall training satisfaction.

Objective

The primary goal of FIRE-CU is to collect feedback from senior personnel on the impact and effectiveness of their training programs. These insights can be used to: Improve training quality and relevance, Strengthen leadership and crisis management skills, Enhance overall satisfaction and engagement with professional development programs.

Calibration

The scale consists of statements rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree).Higher scores indicate greater training effectiveness and leadership preparedness.

References

Kirkpatrick, D. L. (1996). Evaluating Training Programs: The Four Levels. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Salas, E., Tannenbaum, S. I., Kraiger, K., & Smith-Jentsch, K. A. (2012). The Science of Training and Development in Organizations: What Matters in Practice. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 13(2), 74-101.
Noe, R. A. (2010). Employee Training and Development. McGraw-Hill Education.