Scale Overview
The Feedback Tool for Responder Development – Senior Staff (FIRE-CU) was developed by Thielsch & Hadzihalilovic (2020). It is designed to measure Training evaluation of command staff. The scale is intended for use with Rescue forces command staff members in training.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items organized into 6 factors/subscales: Instructor Behavior, Requirement Level, Structure, Group, Competence Acquisition, Transfer.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Instructor Behavior |
1,2,3,4 |
4 |
| Requirement Level |
5,6,7 |
3 |
| Structure |
8,9,10 |
3 |
| Group |
11,12,13 |
3 |
| Competence Acquisition |
14,15,16,17,18,19 |
6 |
| Transfer |
20,21,22 |
3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 3 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 22 to 154. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Course Evaluation: 22 – 87
- Moderate Course Evaluation: 88 – 110
- High Course Evaluation: 111 – 154
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's Alpha = .75 to .90.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.