TESTIMONIALS

“Attending The New Fire Officers Playbook was a great experience. The material was delivered in a way that was easy to understand and directly applicable to the fireground. The class really highlighted what it takes to step into an officer role, especially recognizing the signs of burnout not just in yourself, but within your crew. It is clear the instructor is knowledgeable and passionate about developing strong, capable leaders. I would highly recommend this course to current officers and anyone looking to move into a leadership position.”

— Tommy B, Chester Fire District

“I had the chance to attend The New Fire Officers Playbook down here in Virginia and it was one of the most practical and relatable classes I’ve been to in a long time. Tom breaks everything down in a way that actually applies to the fireground, not just theory, and really focuses on mindset, accountability, and making solid decisions under pressure. It wasn’t just about being in charge, it was about understanding your role, taking ownership, and setting the standard for your crew, and the delivery kept everyone engaged with a lot of good discussion throughout. Whether you’re a brand new officer or a seasoned one, there’s something in this class for you and I’d absolutely recommend it to any department looking to build stronger more confident leadership.”

— Steven, Virginia

“The speaker and the slides for Building Strong Fireground Presence were really clear and easy to follow. I saw this presentation at a wellness and leadership conference and it did a great job talking about how a leader should act both on and off the fireground. I learned a lot from it and it made me think about how important it is to always be improving yourself. I would definitely recommend this class to current and future leaders because you can never say you know it all, there’s always something to learn.”

— Mags, Goshen Fire

“I really enjoyed this class and found it to be an excellent learning experience. The instructor explained concepts clearly and made even challenging topics easy to understand. The lessons were well organized, engaging, and paced just right, which helped me stay interested and motivated throughout. Building Strong Fireground Presence was a great class and something I would highly recommend.”

— Wendy, PJFD

“Attending The New Fire Officers Playbook was an awesome experience and extremely informative for new officers. I attended with one of our members who was recently became lieutenant, and it was a real eye opening seminar for him. The content translated directly back to our department, and we have already started applying some of the concepts into our officer line. The instruction was clear, relevant, and practical for today’s fire service. I would definitely recommend this course to others, especially those stepping into leadership roles.”

— Michael Reiser, Sparrowbush Fire Department

“Great presentation from start to finish. The class did an excellent job of keeping everyone engaged and interactive, which made the material really stick. It was not only informative but also motivating, especially for officers looking to grow into their role and lead with confidence. I would highly recommend this course to anyone in a leadership position or preparing to become one.”

— MDR, Warwick Fire Department

“I attended The 5 Tool Firefighter at the Virginia Fire Conference and it was one of the most well rounded and engaging classes I’ve been to. Nick brings a great perspective on what it really means to be a complete firefighter, not just focusing on skills but on mindset, preparation, and accountability. The way he ties everything together makes you step back and evaluate how you operate on the fireground and where you can improve. It was practical, relatable, and something you can immediately bring back to your crew. This is a class every firefighter can benefit from regardless of experience level.”

— Anonymous