Modern Fire Instructor Podcast

In this episode I have a conversation with Shea as we discuss the his FDIC course Smart Instructors + Smart Technology. We discuss some of his favorite technology tools, and the future of fire service education. In this episode I have a conversation with Shea as we discuss the his FDIC course Smart Instructors + […] The post MFI Episode 32 – Smart Instructors + Smart Technology with Shea Chwialkowski appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

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In this episode we discuss a brief overview of cloud storage and what it has evolved to today. I cover several cloud storage options as well as the benefits of each. The ability to sync data across multiple platforms will provide great flexibility for any training office. Today’s cloud storage applications allow for amazing levels […] The post MFI Episode 27: What can cloud storage do for you? appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

  In this episode of the Modern Fire Instructor Podcast, I discuss a 4 step method that you can use to consistently create amazing training sessions that are sure to meet the needs of your department. The system will take you though the entire process I use to evaluate our needs, and plan a high […] The post MFI Episode 26: How To Plan Training Sessions That Consistently Get Amazing Results appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

1. “Show n Tell” Create a jar that contains several items from apparatus at you’re station.  This jar will be used multiple times throughout the year, so make sure you place several pieces of equipment in the jar.  To complete the activity, the contestant pulls a slip from the jar and has 3 minutes to […] The post MFI Episode 25: 10 Interactive Team Building Activities For You’re Crew appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] CDC / NIOSH Line of Duty Death Reports   When looking for Line of Duty Death Reports the first stop should be the CDC / NIOSH website located at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/. These reports can prove to be invaluable for training officers […] The post MFI Episode 24: Creating Interactive Training Sessions Using Near Miss & Line of Duty Death Reports appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Interview with Ryan Pennington   Many firefighters have a message they are passionate about, but don’t know where to start with getting that message heard.  In today’s episode of the Modern Fire Instructor Podcast, I discuss this issues with Ryan Pennington.  Ryan is a nationally known speaker, and an authority on fighting fires in homes with hoarding […] The post MFI Episode 23: 5 Tips to Help Take You’re Message on the Road with Ryan Pennington appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]     Instructor Tool of the Week – IFSTA Apps   This week’s instructor tool is the IFSTA Apps available on the app store. The IFSTA Apps available on various subjects are available for both Apple iOS, […] The post MFI Episode 22: My 5 Step Presentation Design Workflow appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Create Amazing Video Training for you’re Flipped Classroom with Explain Everything In this episode I cover my go to application for creating video based lessons using my iPad.  Explain Everything is an app that has been in the app store for over 3 years.  They are dedicated to bringing the best video […] The post MFI Episode 21: Create Video Training Content on Mobile Devices with the “Explain Everything” App appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]   Create amazing visual presentations with ease using Haiku Deck   Those of you who have been following my page for a while know that I am not a fan of bullet points in a presentation, and […] The post MFI 20: My 2 Must Have Tools to Create Amazing Presentations & Image Graphics appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

What is a “Backchannel” and Why Should You Be Using One? I discuss the concept of using a backchannel during  your conference or classroom sessions.  I cover the 4 main reasons I like to use a backchannel, and the 4 most popular technology tools to help you integrate a backchannel into your classroom setting. What […] The post MFI 19: Increase Audience Engagement at Your Next Presentation with the Help of a “Backchannel” appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

10 Keys To Improve Buy-In To Department Training In this episode I cover my most asked question regarding fire department training.  “How can I improve buy-in to our department training?”  I give 10 sure fire keys that you can implement right away to begin improving buy in to your training.  I discuss techniques that can […] The post MFI 18: 10 Keys To Improve Buy-In To Department Training appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Listener Question – Saving Files After Uploading to YouTube (4:20) This week’s listener question comes from Michael. He wants to know what he should do with the Camtasia or Screenflow project files and the YouTube mp4 files of his training content after the project is finished, and the file is uploaded to youTube.  I share my thoughts […] The post MFI 17: What’s Your Backup Plan? – 3 Great Training Activities When Your Training is Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Listener Question – YouTube Privacy Settings (3:15) This week’s listener question comes from Andrew. He wants to know which of the YouTube privacy setting he should be using to protect his training videos.  I cover the pros and cons of all of the available options, and which one I recommend in each situation. Tech Tip […] The post MFI 16: 5 Mistakes I Have Made on the Training Ground and How to Avoid Them appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Special Guest: “The Fire Critic” Rhett Fleitz My guest on this episode is Rhett Fleitz.  Rhett is a FF/EMT with the City of Roanoke Virginia Fire & EMS Department.  He has been with the department for 15 year, and a total of 20 years in the fire service.  Rhett created the successful Fire Critic Blog where he […] The post MFI 15: Social Media Use with “The Fire Critic” – Rhett Fleitz appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Fire Accountability App Creator – Bob Ruff In this episode I talk with the creator of the Fire Accountability App – Fire Chief Bob Ruff.  This app is available for Android, or iOS you can find it at the link below. Apple App Store Android Store Fire Seminars Home Page You can get more information […] The post MFI 14: Fire Accountability App Creator Bob Ruff appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Get the Official FDIC 2014 App Today!  Many conferences and trade shows these days are taking advantage of social media and mobile devices to interactwith their customers and attendees.  FDIC has been a leader in technology integration in recent years, and 2014 is no different.  You need to make sure you get the official FDIC […] The post MFI 13: FDIC “There’s an app for that” Making the Most of Your Conference Experience appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.