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Connecting Firefighters to Training: The Story Behind Fire Training Directory
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Join Bruce Quick and Jason Witmier in this episode of Rig Recon Live as they welcome Cole Kleinwolterink, the founder of Fire Training Directory. Cole discusses his background and passion for the fire service, his transition from being a middle school teacher to becoming a full-time firefighter, and his recent promotion to fire lieutenant. He provides an in-depth look at the Fire Training Directory, a centralized, crowdsourced platform designed to make fire service training more accessible. Cole highlights the features of the directory, including filters, a newsletter, and a submission process for new trainings. He also shares insights on current trends in fire service training and recommends some top-notch training experiences. The episode wraps up with details on how to get involved with the directory, submit trainings, and explore advertising opportunities. Don't miss this insightful discussion and visit firetrainingdirectory.com for more information. Follow Rig Recon on social media and visit rigrecon.com for the latest apparatus content.
Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction and Social Media Plugs
01:37 Meet Our Guest: Cole from Fire Training Directory
01:51 Cole's Background and Journey into Fire Service
03:12 The Birth of Fire Training Directory
05:10 Features and Benefits of Fire Training Directory
08:25 Submitting and Advertising Trainings
12:39 Trends in Fire Service Training
16:07 Recommended Trainings and Conferences
20:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts