1. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS The IAFF Frontline App IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

2. The IAFF Frontline App In today’s world, news is traveling faster than ever. Traditional forms of communication cannot keep up. People are receiving their news differently then they did even 10 years ago. IAFF affiliates must adapt to the ever changing world of media to be able to get their message out. This section will focus on introducing you to the IAFF Frontline App IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

3. The IAFF Frontline App -New communication tool that allows the IAFF to communicate with the public and members in the manner that they receive their information. -Also available to the public for smartphone and tablet. -Download it in the Google Play Store and iTunes store. IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

4. The IAFF Frontline App -Login feature allows for a “Members Only” section. -Different levels of the app based on your role in the IAFF -IAFF Members now have the info they need at their fingertips any time and any place. IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

5. The IAFF Frontline App The IAFF Frontline App also has a feature that allows your local to deliver local affiliate news to members. This feature allows you to message your members right where they are, regardless of location. If they have their phone, they will get your message. To date, there have been over 4,000 downloads of the mobile app. IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

6. OPT-IN To The IAFF Frontline App Opt In Link: http://www.iaff.org/optinhttp://www.iaff.org/optin IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

7. LOGIN To The IAFF Frontline App When one downloads the IAFF Frontline App, they are brought to a generic screen designed for the public. IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

8. LOG IN To The IAFF Frontline App Logging in to the Frontline app opens up an entirely new world of tools. To log in, use your IAFF website username and password. IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

9. The IAFF Frontline App Communications to your members is the most important form of communications will engage in. The local news channel provides this communication advantage. IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

10. The IAFF Frontline App - Click on the + sign in the bottom left corner to add your local news. - There is also a share button in the bottom left corner to send information to your social media feeds, E-mail lists, and text groups. IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

11. The IAFF Frontline App Enter your title, summary, and details of your news. Add an image if you would like and click save. IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

12. The IAFF Frontline App To edit news already on the app, utilize the pencil icon on the bottom left corner. Edit also gives you the option to delete the article. IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

13. Desktop CMS- IAFF Frontline App The IAFF App can be edited from your desktop as well -Click on http://www.iaff.org/appupdate. Log in using the same Username and Password as IAFF.orghttp://www.iaff.org/appupdate IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

14. Desktop CMS- IAFF Frontline App Once you log in, you will see a screen with just a toolbar Click on CONTENT IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

15. Desktop CMS- IAFF Frontline App IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

16. Desktop CMS- IAFF Frontline App IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

17. IAFF.org- Local Channel IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

18. Your Union Card On Your App IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD

19. Your Union Card On Your App IAFF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ACADEMY NOV 16 th -20 th 2015 Baltimore MD