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* Thank you to all those who have inquired about becoming an
Instructor. Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. currently are not
hiring any additional help.
Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. takes pride in the
fact that we bring nearly all required props, tools,
equipment and instructors to YOU for almost every
course that we offer. We have structured our
corporation into three divisions. Each division is
fully self-sufficient and capable of supporting any
course regardless if other divisions are conducting
a course simultaneously. Brotherhood Instructors,
LLC. currently possesses and maintains (3) sixteen
foot trailers stocked with all pertinent
forcible entry props, roof props, power saws
and a full compliment of hand tools. There is no
distance too far for Brotherhood Instructors, even
when dealing with
international fire departments. We have
relationships with several shipping companies, and
the entire Brotherhood Instructors operation can be
SHIPPED to you, regardless of your location.
Midwest
Division description:
 Our
Midwest Division maintains a fully stocked
trailer based in
Morris,
Illinois (70 miles SW of Chicago, IL). Our
Midwest Division Instructor roster is comprised of
several experienced firefighters, officers and
instructors from
fire departments in Morris,
Kankakee,
Chicago,
Downers Grove and Lockport in Illinois; Milwaukee,
Wisconsin;
Kansas City, Missouri; Elkhart, Indiana and
Toledo, Ohio. Specific instructor biographies are
located below:
Eastern Division description:
Our Eastern
Division maintains a fully stocked trailer based in
Washingtonville, New York (60 miles NW of
New York
City). The Eastern Division instructor roster is
comprised of several experienced firefighters, officers
and instructors from the Fire Department, City of New
York (FDNY);
Syracuse,
New York;
Worcester
and Boston in Massachusetts and Hudson, New Hampshire.
Specific instructors biographies are located below:
Canadian Division description:
In addition
to our
Midwest and Eastern Divisions in the United
States, we also have a fully outfitted trailer based in
Fergus, Ontario (100 kilometers NW of Toronto, Ontario).
In addition to a full compliment of training props,
hand tools and power saws, we also work with a full
staff of experienced instructors from various cities in
Ontario. Instructors include experienced firefighters
and officers from the Milton Fire Department,
Mississauga
Fire &
Emergency Services, Brampton Fire & Emergency
Services and the Vaughan Fire Department in Ontario. An
instructor also is employed by the Halifax Regional Fire
& Emergency Services in Nova Scotia.
About The Owners
 Andrew
Brassard
Andrew
is a co-owner of Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. Andrew
previously owned Phoenix Fire Ground Training, which specialized
in hands-on forcible entry training. Phoenix Fire Ground Training
officially merged with Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. on December
1st, 2008.
Andrew joined the Milton Fire Department
(Milton, Ontario) as a volunteer
firefighter. In 2002, he was hired as a
career firefighter in the Milton Fire
Department. Additionally, Andrew also serves
as a Training Officer in
Milton, Ontario and as an
instructor at Conestoga College, teaching
the Pre-Fire Service Program.
In 2006, Andrew was one of two Milton
Firefighters who received both the Ontario
Medal for
Firefighter Bravery and the MSA
Fireslayer of the Year Award for Heroism for
his role in saving the life of a civilian.
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 Curtis
DeMarse
is
a founding member of Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. Curt joined
the Dwight Fire Protection District (Dwight, IL) as a volunteer
in 1996. He was promoted to Lieutenant taking on the
responsibilities of training for the department. In 2005, Curt
was hired by the Morris Fire Protection District (Morris, IL) as
a paid part-time firefighter where he works currently. Curt
instructs at various local fire academies and fire departments.
He is a regular contributor to several online training forums
including Firehouse.com and the IACOJ. Curt co-taught the “Fire
Drills & Photos” lecture with his brother Nate at FDIC 2007. |
 Nate
DeMarse
Nate is
a founding member of Brotherhood
Instructors, LLC. Nate joined the Dwight
Fire Protection District (Dwight, IL) as a
volunteer firefighter in 1994. In 1997,
Nate was promoted to Lieutenant. In 2000,
Nate was hired by the Westmont Fire
Department (Westmont, IL) as a paid
part-time Firefighter/EMT. While employed
at Westmont he assisted in the Candidate
Mentor Program and instructed at various
local fire academies. In 2002, Nate was
hired as a part-time Firefighter/EMT at the
Romeoville Fire Department (Romeoville, IL)
and held positions in both departments
simultaneously.
In 2003, Nate was hired by
the FDNY. He is currently assigned to a
Ladder Company in the Bronx. Nate is
currently the Photo Editor of Fire
Engineering Magazine and serves as the
author/coordinator for the column “Fire
Focus”. Additionally, Nate served as a
contributing author for Paul Grimwood’s
newly published training book entitled “Euro
Firefighter” (http://www.euro-firefighter.com).
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Kevin
Legacy
Kevin is a co-owner of Brotherhood Instructors, LLC.
Kevin joined the Holden Fire Department (Holden, MA) as a cadet
firefighter in 1986. In 1989, he was hired as a paid-on-call
firefighter. Kevin was later promoted to Lieutenant, taking on
responsibilities in the training division. In 1993, Kevin was
hired by the Fort Devens Fire Department (Fort Devens, MA) as a
Firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Kevin took on the
responsibilities of Training Officer while employed at Fort
Devens.
In 2002, Kevin was hired by the FDNY and is
currently assigned to a company in The Bronx. Kevin joined the
Brotherhood Instructors team in 2007.
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Co-Owners Kevin Legacy,
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 Lou
Amoroso
Lou started
his fire service career in 1989 as a member
of a small combination department in upstate
New York.
Lou has served in various
positions including company officer. He has
also held training and safety posiions. He
developed, administered and maintained a
hazardous communication standard and an OSHA
safety program.
Lou instructs at various New
York State Fire Academy classes. In 2003,
he was hired by the FDNY and assigned to a
company in the Bronx. Lou joined the
Brotherhood Instructors team in 2007.
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Matt Black (photo coming soon)
Matt
was hired by the Kansas City Fire Department
(Kansas City, MO) in 2002, and is currently
assigned to Rescue 31. Additionally, Matt is a
member of Missouri Task Force 1 (MOTF-1) and an
instructor for the University of Missouri Fire &
Rescue Training Institute (MUFRTI). Matt is a
former member of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Matt joined the Brotherhood Instructors team in
2009, serving in the Midwest Division
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Rob
Blair
Rob
"R.B.", joined the Minooka
Fire
Department (Minooka, IL.) in 1999 as a paid-on-call
Firefighter/EMT. He served the Minooka
Fire
Department until 2006. In 2002, Rob joined the
Morris Fire Department (Morris, IL, where he currently
serves as a firefighter. In 2005, Rob was hired by the
Kankakee Fire Department (Kankakee, IL) where he currently
serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic.
Additionally, he serves as a Lead Instructor at the Chief
Shabbona Fire Academy and assists in various training
capacities at his and other local departments. Rob joined
the Brotherhood Instructors team in 2008.
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Tom Byrne (photo coming soon)
Tom
is a 23-year veteran of the Kansas City Fire
Department (Kansas City, MO). In 2007, Tom was
promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. Tom
previously served as a company officer on
various engine, truck and rescue companies.
Tom joined the Brotherhood Instructors team in
2009, serving in the Midwest Division.
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Chris Collier (photo
coming soon)
Chris joined the Mt. Laurel Fire
Department (Mt. Laurel, NJ) in 2000 as a volunteer
firefighter where he served until 2007. In 2003, he
was hired by the Wildwood City Fire Department
(Wildwood, NJ) as a paid part-time firefighter/EMT.
In 2004, Chris was hired by the North Wildwood Fire
Department (North Wildwood, NJ) as a paid part-time
firefighter/EMT. In 2006, Chris was hired by the
New
Jersey State Fire Marshal’s Office. Chris
served the Wildwood City and
North Wildwood Fire Departments and the
New
Jersey State Fire Marshal's Office until
2007. Chris was hired by the FDNY in 2007. He is
currently assigned to a ladder company in the
Bronx. Chris holds an
Associates of
Applied Science Degree in Fire Science,
continues to pursue a
bachelors degree.
Chris joined the Brotherhood Instructors team in
2009, serving the Eastern Division.
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Dusty Dines
(photo coming soon)
Dusty was hired by the
Kansas City Fire Department (Kansas City,
MO) in 1999. He worked in a truck, quint and an
engine company until his transfer to Rescue 31
in 2001 where he is currently assigned.
Additionally, he serves as an Instructor for
the University of Missouri Fire & Rescue
Training Institute (MUFRTI).
Dusty joined the Brotherhood Instructors team in
2009 serving in the Midwest Division.
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 Kevin
Grebinar
Kevin joined
the Holden Fire Department (Holden, MA) in 1994 as a
paid-on-call Firefighter/EMT. In 2000, Kevin was hired as a
career Firefighter/EMT on the Douglas Fire Department (Douglas,
MA). In 2001, he was hired at the Westford Fire Department
(Westford, MA) as a career Firefighter/EMT. In 2007, Kevin was
hired by the Hudson, NH Fire Department where he currently
serves today at the rank of “Captain of Training & Safety”.
In Kevin’s current position,
he is tasked with the development, delivery
and supervision of the department’s training
program. He has been actively involved in
the training divisions in each of the
departments which he served. In addition to
the career departments that he has worked,
Kevin has maintained the status of
paid-on-call firefighter on the Sterling
Fire Department (Sterling, MA) since 1999.
Kevin joined the Brotherhood Instructors
team in 2007. |
 Nick Hintz
Nick
started his fire service career in 2003 in the
Center Township Fire Department (St.
Joseph County, IN). Center Township FD
has since merged with multiple jurisdictions to
form Southwest
Central Fire Territory. In
2003, Nick was hired as a paid-on-call
firefighter at Notre Dame University (South
Bend, IN). Nick currently serves the Southwest
Central Fire Territory and
Notre Dame University Fire Departments
today in various capacities. In 2006, Nick was
hired by the Elkhart Fire Department (Elkhart,
IN), and currently serves at the rank of
Engineer, assigned to Engine 4. Nick holds a
Bachelors of Science in History Education
for Secondary Education from Huron University in
South
Dakota. Nick also serves as
a District #2 Instructor for the State of
Indiana.
Nick joined the Brotherhood
Instructors team in 2009, serving in the Midwest
Division.
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Auggie Matt (photo coming soon)
Auggie joined the
Fayetteville Fire Department (Fayetteville, NY)
in 1998 where he served in the ranks of Junior
Firefighter, Firefighter and
Lieutenant until 2006. Additionally, Auggie
served as a paid part-time firefighter in the Manlius
Fire Department (Manlius, NY). Auggie was hired by the
Syracuse Fire Department (Syracuse, NY) in 2005,
and is currently assigned to Rescue 1. Auggie holds a
Bachelors
of Science in Fire Administration from the
University of New Haven (CT, and is the owner and
developer of the SEARCHSLEEVE fire service product (www.searchsleeve.com).
Auggie joined the Brotherhood Instructors team in 2009,
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 Jaimie Morelock
Jamie began his fire service career in 1994, joining
the Gibsonburg-Madison Twp.
Volunteer Fire Department (Gibsonburg, OH). In
1998 he was hired by the
Fremont Fire
Department (Fremont, OH). While there, he
served the department in several capacities; as a line
firefighter, training officer, acting officer, and for
equipment specification/purchasing. Since 2006, Jamie serves
the Toledo Department of
Fire and
Rescue Operations (Toledo,
OH) assigned to an engine company.
Jamie is a
State of Ohio
Certified Fire Instructor, and an adjunct
instructor for several state and local fire training
programs. Additionally, Jamie serves as an FDIC H.O.T.
Instructor for
Truck Company
Operations: Ground Ladders as well as a
lecturer on Truck Operations.
Jamie is a frequent contributor to several trade
publications, including
Fire Engineering and
Fire Nuggets,
on the topic of truck company
operations. Jamie
joined the Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. team in 2008.
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 Steve
Oberg
Steve joined the
Holden Fire Department (Holden, MA) in 1986 as a
paid-on-call
Firefighter. In 1996, Steve was hired as a career
firefighter in a central Massachusetts town. In 1997, he was
hired by the
Worcester Fire Department (Worcester, MA) as a career
Firefighter. Steve was promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant in the Worcester Fire Department, where he
currently serves today. Additionally, Steve serves as an
Adjunct Instructor for several programs of the Massachusetts
Fire Academy including the academy's Recruit Program. |
 Gary
Rauch
Gary joined the
Blue Island Fire Department (Blue Island, IL) as a cadet
firefighter in 1971. In 1975, Gary became a paid-on-call
member in Blue Island where he served until 1985. In 1985,
Gary was hired as a paid-on-call firefighter on the Downers
Grove Fire Department (Downers Grove, IL). In 1987, he was
hired as a career member of the Downers Grove Fire
Department and assigned to an engine company.
Six years
later, Gary transferred to the truck and squad company where
he is currently assigned. In the past Gary instructed for
the Downers Grove Fire Academy and R.I.C.O. classes. Gary
currently instructs for the Illinois Fire Service Institute
and his department’s training division. Gary joined the
Brotherhood Instructors team in 2007.
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 Erich
J. Roden
Erich started
his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter in the
Phoenix, AZ area in 1992. In 1994, he joined the North Shore
Fire Department in Wisconsin. In 2000, Erich was hired by the
City of Milwaukee Fire Department (Milwaukee, WI) where he
currently serves at the rank of Captain.
He is an Instructor with the
Milwaukee Area Technical College; a
Hands-on-Training Instructor for FDIC:
Engine Company Operations; and has taught at
various fire schools throughout the
country.
Erich
has been published by Fire Engineering,
Fire Nuggets, and Fire Rescue Interactive
magazines. Currently, he is also the Editor
of
Urban Firefighter
Magazine and has a Masters
Degree in Training and Development from the
University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Erich joined
the Brotherhood Instructors team in 2008.
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 Dave
Wiechen
Dave joined
the Morris Fire Department (Morris, IL) as a firefighter in
1997. In 2003, Dave was hired as a career Firefighter/Paramedic
on the Kankakee Fire Department (Kankakee, IL) where he is
currently employed.
In 2006,
Dave was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant at the Morris
Fire Department where he has taken on several training
responsibilities for the department. Dave instructs at
various local fire academies and fire departments. Dave
joined the Brotherhood Instructors team in 2008.ail |
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