Becoming a Better Fire Service Instructor: Teaching, Feedback, and Leadership

What separates a good fire service instructor from a great one? It takes more than experience, rank, or knowing the drill manual. Great instructors know how to connect with students, deliver constructive feedback, and build the next generation of firefighters. In this episode of Talkin’ Tactics , hosts David Polikoff, Sam Villani, and Robert “RJ” James share lessons from their careers in fire service training, from the station drill ground to national conferences. They discuss the mindset, communication skills, and teaching techniques that help instructors become more effective educators. In this episode: F...