After surviving life-threatening injuries from an accident, Deputy Chief Peter Cutrer faced a pivotal moment. His injuries meant the end of his firefighting career-but not his passion for the fire service.

Determined to continue making an impact, Cutrer turned to teaching. "I was always interested in teaching in the fire service, and often taught classes on how to be a better and safer firefighter," Cutrer tells Thinkific. "I decided that although I had physical limitations, I could still help others."

Initially, Cutrer taught in-person classes, but like many educators, he transitioned to an online format during the pandemic in 2020. Despite looking at other learning management systems, he found Thinkific to be the most user-friendly. "Having a canvas like Thinkific really helped because it's an easy interface to use," continues Cutrer. "The platform made it easy to upload high-quality videos and create a polished look."