Podcast Episodes – Modern Fire Instructor.com

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 8 Step Process to Create Lasting Change

MFI Episode 30: 7 Tips To Keep Student Attention In The Classroom

MFI Episode 29: 12 Easy Steps to Skyrocket Your Productivity

MFI Episode 28: The 7 Building Blocks of a Modern Training Program

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

[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, […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

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 […]

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 […]