Feedback tool for Rescue Force Development – Basic Training (FIRE-B)
Measures the perceived quality of basic firefighter training at community and district levels.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Feedback tool for Rescue Force Development – Basic Training (FIRE-B) was developed by Thielsch, Busjan, & Frerichs (2018). It is designed to measure Perceived training quality. The scale is intended for use with Firefighter trainees (voluntary and professional).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 31 items organized into 6 factors/subscales: Structure & Didactics, Support & Promotion, Group, Practice, Material & Premises, Competence Acquisition.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Structure & Didactics | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 6 |
| Support & Promotion | 7,8,9,10,11 | 5 |
| Group | 12,13,14 | 3 |
| Practice | 15,16,17 | 3 |
| Material & Premises | 18,19,20,21,22 | 5 |
| Competence Acquisition | 23,24,25,26,27,28,29 | 7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Somewhat disagree, 4 = Neutral, 5 = Somewhat agree, 6 = Agree, 7 = Strongly agree.
The scale includes 1 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's Alpha >= .76, McDonald's Omega >= .76.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.