Let’s talk about practical, hands-on firefighter training:
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
In this episode:
What is durable learning, and why is it essential for firefighters?
How to create a culture of psychological safety?
Which data-driven tools can supplement training and help tackle evolving fireground hazards?
Hear from Erin McGruder - the Instructional Program Manager at Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute.
Erin shares her extensive experience as a firefighter, instructor, and National Fallen Firefighter Foundation advocate. She dives into transforming fire service training from outdated approaches to durable learning focused on real-world readiness.
Erin emphasizes how culture and technology must work together to drive meaningful change. Her insights offer a call to action for leaders and learners committed to firefighter safety and growth.
So take a listen to hear what she has to share!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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