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.

User Questions Answered In this episode of Modern Fire Instructor, I answer many common technical questions that I get from my students, as well as common questions from listeners.  During this episode, I cover the following questions. 1.  How do I increase my YouTube recording limit?  You can get more information about the requirements to […] The post MFI 12: Increasing YouTube Record Limit & Much More! appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Essential Plugins For Your WordPress Site (10:35) In this episode I discuss my essential plugins for your WordPress based department training site.  I know many of you are using WordPress to create your department training websites. If you have not yet got your site up and running, I would recommend hosting with Bluehost.  The ability […] The post MFI 11: Essential Plugins For Your WordPress Site appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

   My Top 10 iOS Apps of 2013(16:27) I am often asked what are the best apps that I have on my device, or what are the apps that I use    everyday.  In this segment I show the top applications that I used during 2013.   Choosing Your Apple ID & Why it Matters […] The post MFI 10: My Top 10 Apps Of 2013 – Using Multiple iOS Devices Under One Apple ID appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

4 Interactive Training Sessions guaranteed to Engage Your Members (16:27) I discuss 4 classroom activities that are proven to increase member engagement and interest in your department training.  These interactive lessons and techniques are sure to improve the interaction during your next training session.   Wirelessly Mirror Your iOS Devices to Your Projector Screen withReflector […] The post MFI 9: 4 Interactive Training Sessions Guaranteed to Engage Your Members | Mirror iOS Devices Wirelessly to a Projector appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Improve Department Training by Understanding Adult Learning Principles (14:22:02) I cover the 5 principles of adult learning by Malcom Knowles.  By creating lesson plans and activities that are based around these principles, you will be able to better meet the learning needs of your members.  The more comfortable your members are with the learning process, […] The post MFI 8: Use These 5 Principles of Adult Learning to Keep Your Department Training on Target appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

5 Reasons Why You Should Be Creating Your Own Training Content (11:44) With the busy schedules we all keep these days, it is often very easy to forgo creating our own resources and content and instead use something that is publicly available on YouTube or via a quick google search.  In this episode I explain […] The post MFI 7: 5 Reasons Why You Should Be Creating Your Own Training Content appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Interview with the Dr. David Griffin On June 18th, 2007 the Charleston SC. Fire Department lost 9 active duty firefighters in the line of duty at the “Sofa Superstore” fire.  The information and analysis from this fire has started the wheels of change for many fire departments worldwide, and changed the landscape of the fire […] The post MFI 6: In Honor of the Charleston 9 – A Study of Change Following Tragedy : Interview with author Dr. David Griffin appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

What is a LMS, and do you need to have one at your department? (25:11:00) Today’s podcast episode explores the capabilities of Learning Management System’s that can be used by your department.  Learning Management Systems combine several software tools into one package that can be used to track several aspects of your department training.  I […] The post MFI 5: What is a LMS…Should Your Department Have One? – Increase Productivity with Workflowy – Upcoming Online Training Program appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

“Bridging the Gap” Generational Differences in Today’s Fire Service (13:15:08) Today’s fire service encompasses four different generations who come from vastly different backgrounds.  It is paramount that we understand the needs and actions of each generation so we can work as one.  In this episode I highlight each generation and discuss the needs and opinions […] The post MFI 4: “Bridging the Gap” Generational Differences in Today’s Fire Service – Using #Hashtags with Twitter & Facebook appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Flipped Training Workflow for your Career or Volunteer Department  –  (22:09:05) I walk you through the process to implement a flipped training lesson for your department.  I cover the benefits and deployment of both career and volunteer organizations.  The 5 step process to create content, host content, create testing tool, monitor student feedback, and utilize […] The post MFI 3: Flipped Training Workflow for Your Career or Volunteer Department – Improve Productivity with Sims-U-Share appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Introduction & Website / FB Update A brief overview of the changes to the Modern Fire Instructor Facebook Page, and Website.  Also I mention that I am using my twitter handle @franklipski with the hashtag #MFI moving forward. Genius Scan  –  (08:46:00) Today I discuss my favorite mobile scanning application.  Genius Scan (Free) and Genius […] The post MFI 2: My Proven System to Transform Your Presentation Skills – New Facebook Page – Genius Scan + appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.

Welcome to The Modern Fire Instructor Podcast Hello and welcome to episode 1 of the show My name is Frank Lipski, and you can hear more about me if you like.  I am very excited to get the MFI podcast up and running, and look forward to all of the interaction we will have on […] The post MFI 1: The 4 Challenges All Fire Instructors Face & How To Deal With Them – Flipped Training Overview – Screen Capture Tools appeared first on Modern Fire Instructor.com.