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A Convergence of Technology for Firefighter Training

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Most online training deals with reading text and posting to discussion boards. However, on December 6th, 2011, that is about to change. The Open Fire Academy, International and Firefighter Radio are offering the first class that is both synchronous and asynchronous in delivery. It will encompass live discussion and course delivery, while providing for you jump in at your convenience. We will be offering the live segments at specified times where you can join in the discussion with others in the class and the instructor. Miss the class segment? No problem… you can download and join in the discussion later. In the coming weeks we will also be adding video chat and group sessions where you can talk, see, or interact. 

The course: The High Performance Instructor.

Description:

What defines an average instructor compared to an amazing instructor? While many may say talent, giftedness, or an ability they were born with, becoming an amazing instructor is about skill. In this five part seminar, we ill share and discuss the skills you need to become a high performance instructor. We are not talking about unreachable goals, but tangible skills anyone can obtain. We will break it down to the steps and means to gain such, and put you on the path to becoming a high performance instructor.

We, initially, are integrating two types of technology to allow you to participate in the live broadcasts and provide your thoughts in the forums.

While the course is free, you will need to register by going to:

http://www.openfireacademy.org/course/view.php?id=126

 

Open Fire Academy Starts Affiliate Program Today

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We want to get the word out about what we are doing to help better promote training to the fire service. If you are a website or blog publisher, we will pay you to promote the Open Fire Academy, International. Promoting our mission and efforts to the fire service is our goal. We want you to be a part of it. 

To learn more, go to:

http://www.openfireacademy.org/mod/page/view.php?id=787

Congratulations to Our October Giveaway Winner

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Congratulations to John Sawyers for being the winner of our October Giveaway. He won a $50.00 gift card to Amazon.com. Watch our Giveaways page for more coming up and earn rewards for participating on the Firefighter Radio. More to come!

Automate, Outsource, or Absolute

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While there are many aspects to the fire service that are absolutes, there are also some that can be addressed by other means. Think of how much time you spend a day doing administrative items that could be handled by other means. Consider what you could do to improve your department if some of the tasks such as email, phone calls, and paperwork could by taken out of the work equation. In this episode, we will share some tools, resources, and other means that you can put to use now. Ways you can simplify the "drudgery" items and focus on what is important for your department. The lines will be open for questions and comments. Also, please share items that have worked well for you. 

To complete this segment for training, click here: http://www.openfireacademy.org/course/view.php?id=21

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How to Gain Control of Your Inbox

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In this segment, we go a bit off topic to talk about email. All of us struggle to keep up with the daily overload of emails that we must deal with. Email can take control of your life. How many hours a day are eaten away trying to keep up with the influx? The reality is that email eats away out our time and reduces productivity and creativity. But there is an answer for taking back your inbox. Join Michael Finney and guest Dimtri Leonov, Vice President of Growth for Sanebox, as they talk about the growing problem of email and how you can take control. In this segment, we get down to the meat of the issue. What causes our problems with email, and how do we fix it? As well Dimtri talks about what it is like starting a company, and growing it to the success Sanebox has experienced. He also shares what have been the successes and learning moments. This is a great conversation, definitely one to share. Have a question or comment you would like to add to the discussion? Post it here.

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Webcasting the National Fallen Firefighter Ceremonies on FF Radio

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If you are unable to attend the National Fallen Firefighter ceremonies this weekend, you can still watch all the events on Firefighter Radio. We will be simulcasting the ceremonies all weekend. Click the link below for schedule and to watch. Click on the link below to watch.

http://firefighterradio.com/nff-memorial-ceremony/

Please take a moment to post your thoughts and comments of the ceremony here.

Calling the Mayday is Now on Facebook

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The Calling the Mayday has become a foundational course for many departments. However, some still have not had the opportunity to take this important course. To help, the Calling the Mayday is now available via the Facebook platform. Taking the course if very easy. You simply "like" the course to enroll. Then follow the instructions and participation requirements on the Information Page. While it is still in beta form, anyone can begin. To get started, go to the link below:

http://www.facebook.com/CallingtheMayday

Post your thoughts on using Facebook as a learning platform. Do you think it is acceptable or not?

Roundtable Discussion: Firefighter Stress and Mental Health

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Hosted by William Jetter. Join BJ and his guest panel as they discuss the often hiddenstress issue of the fire service… stress and mental health issues. They discuss the causes of stress, how does PTSD impact the firefighter, the impact of wellness programs, and what the fire department can do about it. Feel free to post comments, questions, and join the discussion.

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New Addition Coming to FirefighterRadio.com on July 1st

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Firefighter Radio is about to welcome a new addition to our broadcasts. We have spent the past month finalizing what we feel will be a new innovation in the way you are doing firefighter training. While this will be a gradual launch… starting simple of course,. We know you will never go back to the old way of doing training again, once you experience the way training should be. Check back often as we begin a new era in training…

So as they say, stay tuned…

Can Public Safety Ever Completely Trust “The Media”?

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The terms public affairs, public relations, and ‘the media’ are synonymous with public information officerpublic safety. However, how many of us really know what these terms mean? Host Brett Hicks interviews our Guest Danny Chung on the influence(s) that public affairs have on public safety. In addition, they will discuss how public safety leverages public affairs to create a partnership in crisis and calm. This broadcast is a must for Public Information Officers!

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