I love teaching others how to be safe in the work environment! At First Response Trainers, I have the pleasure of sharing my years of experience with businesses that help to save lives and minimize workplace injury. This isn't your "typical" training. Fire Extinguisher Training - It is important to include humor and keep your employees engaged. Your employees will not only learn how to use an extinguisher properly, but also how to prevent a fire, communicate in times of a crisis, and stay safe during a fire. We value classroom combined with hands-on application where ALL employees experience using an extinguisher!CPR/AED & First Aid Training - Medical emergencies can happen anywhere to anyone. Let us walk you and your team through this basic common sense approach to life-threatening situations. Confined Space Entry Training - Confined spaces can be found in nearly every work environment and can potentially pose a significant hazard when not handled appropriately. It is important to note that a confined space doesn't need to be a small location. Depending on the hazards in your work environment even the largest location can be a hazardous confined space. We use a confined space simulator to train your employees on how to make both horizontal and vertical entries safely.

While serving as an ARFF firefighter and protecting lives and property from fire damage at the MSP International Airport, I also oversaw the fire extinguisher program. In addition to crash fire rescue responsibilities, I was responsible for administering CPR and medical care and support as needed. Served as a shift fire inspector and issued hot work permits.

Leader of a full time crew of 6, in charge of front line fire, EMS, and rescue operations. Served as the Incident Commander and oversaw the training of my crew and a volunteer brigade of more than 80 operations/maintenance personel.