6/4/2010 - St. Peters, MO
Testimonials:
“Best hands-on forcible entry class in 22 years of service.”
– Unnamed member
“I
didn’t realize that I had forgotten so many basic skills.
Thanks for the review. It was a great class and I can’t
wait to attend another. – Bryan Schuster, Central County
Fire & Rescue
“Very good, excellent class.
One of the best I have ever had.” – Unnamed member
“Everyone in, or going into
the fire service should take this class!” – Unnamed member
“I went home with a lot of
good information and experience. The instructors know what
they are doing and it shows.” – Unnamed member
5/15/2010 - Duxbury, MA
Testimonials:
“I was pleased to be called
“brother” while taking part. Those guys know their stuff! ”
– Unnamed member
“Well
worth the money to come. They did a great job!” – Unnamed
member
“It
was the best 8-hours that I have spent in the fire service.”
– Ned Bolle, Lexington Fire Department (Lexington, MA)
“This class exceeded every
expectation that I had.” – Unnamed member
“One
of the best training courses that I have attended in my
career. The instructors were able to talk to you, and not
at you.” – Eric Moreau,
West Warwick Fire Department (West Warwick, RI)
“Above what I expected.
Instructors taught the skills needed, not the war stories of
the past!” – Eric Galloway,
West Warwick
Fire Department (West Warwick, RI)
5/16/2010 - Duxbury, MA
Testimonials:
“Excellent experience,
highly recommended for everyone. I would like to see
you in
Rhode Island in the future.” – Unnamed member
“You guys are on to
something here. Very good hands-on training, which is
sorely needed. Back to basics is a must as fires are
becoming less.” – Unnamed member
“I now feel confident and
comfortable with several forcible entry tactics and
plans of attack.” – Unnamed member
“Very courteous and well
informed staff. Thank you!” – Sean Hanlon,
Boston Fire Department Ladder 7 (Boston, MA)
“Being a “Call
Firefighter” from a career department, it didn’t
make a difference. We were all taught the same.” –
Unnamed member
“Well worth the money.” –
Unnamed member
“The best class I’ve
taken” – Unnamed member
“Better than expected. A
true lesson on how to make a firefighter think outside
the box, or in this class “outside the lock” – John
Sjostedt,
Duxbury Fire Department (Duxbury, MA)
“Great time! The
knowledge was easy to understand and even easier to
apply.” – Mike Ryan, Norwell Fire Department (Norwell,
MA)
“The instructors are
extremely knowledgeable, and know how to integrate the
lecture with the practical evolutions.” – Unnamed member
3/13:
"Excellent course that all
firefighters should take. ” – Unnamed member
"Exceeds expectations and blows
away previous training experiences.” – Unnamed member
“Very informative, useful and
very applicable. I feel confident my training today will
save a life. ” – Unnamed member
“Enthusiastic, professional
instructors who have developed realistic training to be used
to solve real-world problems. ” – Unnamed member
“Best hands-on training that you
can get! ” – Unnamed member
“Very educational, great
experience and a lot of techniques that I’ve never seen or
experienced. ” – Unnamed member
“This was one great class! I
will be back for more for sure. The
forcible entry was a great class for all ranks. ” –
Unnamed member
“Excellent, every instructor was
very professional and knowledgeable. They conveyed the
information in a down-to-earth manner that made it easy to
learn and retain They hands-on experience really backed-up
the lecture and helped to reinforce the techniques.” – Luke
Berkey, Stone Harbor Fire Company #1, Stone Harbor, NJ
3/14:
"This class filled a significant
gap between traditional training and years of experience on
the job. Very well thought out and very practical
training." - Unnamed member
"My expectations were high, and
I was not disappointed. Excellent class!" - Unnamed member
"One of the most
informative/hands-on classes I've ever taken. Had enough
knowledge to chew on, but not overwhelming." - Unnamed
member
"A very good class that I would
like to bring to our town." - Unnamed member
"Everything I learned, I can
build upon. More importantly these new skills can be
practiced regularly. The skills we were taught will travel
beyond the classroom and onto the fireground. Because of
this class, I can use these new skills with confidence." -
Amanda Cherry, Evesham Fire Department (Evesham, NJ)
 "It was a very
laid back learning environment. The
instructors took the time to answer all
questions. All of the instructors were very
knowledgeable and made this class fun."
-
Chris Salazar, Minooka, IL FD
"These guys are the real deal! Every
instructor has a great attitude and love for
the job. Every instructor has a wealth of
knowledge when it comes to "Back
to Basics", something that has become
a lost art. I truly recommend this class,
regardless of your rank."
- Lt. Kevin Linhart, Frankfort, IL FPD
"The techniques taught in this class were
career changing. The more complicated tasks
on the fireground have now become "simple"
due to the fact that the instructors got
back to the "old-school" way of doing
things.
- Zach Pavesich, Frankfort, IL FPD
 "Realistic
training for today's street smart
firefighters. The instructors brought their
personal experiences on the job to the
classroom/drill field and were eager to pass
it on."
- Trey Nelms, Nashville, TN FD/Nelms Fire
Company
"If you respond to a bedroom community or
urban jungle, this class puts everything in
perspective! It gives you the confidence to
overcome any
forcible entry challenge."
-
Chris Wilson, Bloomingdale, IL
FD
"Instructors were knowledgeable in all
aspects of forcible entry. They answered
any question you could imagine. Awesome
hands-on experience for all levels."
- Unnamed Student
"We came with an open mind, and we will be
taking home basics to further our
department."
- Josh Giustra, Ralston, NE FD
"This class was very fun and very hands-on.
The instructors were also very
knowledgeable."
- Shawn Hendron, Munster, IN FD
"This training
reinforces that there is always something that you forgot, and
something new you can learn."
- Matt McCrory, North Wildwood, NJ Fire Department
"Very
professional and easy going. The course was a great brush-up on
skills seldom used in smaller departments."
- Capt. David Buzby,
Linwood, NJ Volunteer Fire Company
"The
instructors were great and very knowledgeable, and this training
they gave me is what this convention has been missing for a long
time!"
- Eric Rowlands, Ewring Township, NJ Fire Department
"Very good,
real world, hands-on scenarios. Instructors came with a wealth
of on-the-job experience and techniques."
- Doug Snyder,
Marmora, NJ Volunteer Fire Company
"Excellent
hands-on training. Instructors were knowledgeable and
professional."
-
Scott Snyder, Marmora, NJ Volunteer Fire Company
"Excellent
hands-on training program with experienced
subject matter experts! Realistic conditions using
everyday fire service tools, meeting my goals of forcible entry
profeciency."
- Capt. Jeff Cole, North Wildwood, NJ Fire Department
"Eight hours
of real world evolutions! EXCELLENT!!
- Scott Payne, Riverton, NJ Fire Department
"The forcible
entry class was taught by very knowlegeable instructors. The
class allows firefighters to get hands-on training they normally
would not be able to do. Awesome class!
- Dan Dunn, Wildwood City, NJ Fire Department
 "I
loved this course, as an instructor my own expectations are high
and the Brotherhood delivered! Thanks Andrew, Nate, Kevin, Jeff
and Bruno."
-
Christine Edwards, Burlington
Volunteer Fire Department
"You were all professional,
courteous, knowledgeable and great to work with. Thanks for
the training and very positive experience."
- Jamie Hammill, New Tecumseth Fire-Rescue
 "Excellent
use of my personal time to make my knowledge more complete
and rounded in order to handle situations of this nature."
- Unnamed student, Day #1
"The
instructors were great and well-experienced. I had no
unanswered questions!" - unnamed student, Day #1
"Excellent work guys! Great course, keep up the good work!"
- Mike Wodzinski, Malahide #2
"The
course followed an informational and logical order from
start to finish." - Unnamed student, Day #1
"Instructors did a great job! They shared experiences and
the flow was very smooth." - Unnamed student, Day #2
 "Thanks
guys! Very knowledgeable, professional and taught well. We may
only be a volunteer department, but we were treated like
professionals……Thanks!"
- Student, Walkerton Fire Department - Basic
Forcible Entry Operations
Two
police officers (members of a tactical or
SWAT team) also participated.
Shown here, practicing techniques at the Conventional
Forcible Entry rotation
 In
my 19 years in the Fire Service I have never been able to
"train" hands on, refining forcible entry skills. Brotherhood
Instructors, LLC. has brought this program to the Province of
Ontario, Canada and, deservedly so, has firefighters lined up at
the door to experience the unique and valuable H.O.T. we all
need experience in. I recommend this program highly."
- Captain Tim Calhoun
Training Officer, Clarington
Emergency Fire Services
tcalhoun@clarington.net
"Amazing, I would love to take the course again and would
recommend it to anyone."
-Eric Cruickshank
"Overall it was a phenomenal experience and the instructors are
amazing."
- Suzanne Sherman
Student, Durham College Pre-Service Firefighter Program
 “Best
training of any kind that I have received this year!”
- Lt. Henry Gruba,
Waukegan, IL
Fire Department
“Liked the
fact that it, the entire class, was important information. No
fluff, no B.S., right to the point from knowledgeable brothers
who do it. Well worth my time. Thanks!”
- Lt. Henry Gruba, Waukegan, IL Fire Department
“They take
the time to insure you are properly trained, not just thrown
through the evolutions.”
- Brian Joseph,
Plainfield, IL
Fire Protection District
“Excellent, the best hands-on experience in my ten year career!”
- Anthony Hatcher,
Schiller Park, IL Fire Department
“I have done
more with forcible entry today than I have in my whole career!”
- Jeff Knowles, Cascade Twp, MI Fire Department
“The
instructors give you the knowledge to confidently overcome each
prop safely and efficiently.”
- Pete Busalacchi, North Shore, WI Fire Department
“This was a
great experience. New ideas mixed in with refreshed old
methods. A great refresher for old or new firemen. Can’t wait
for the advanced class.”
- Lt. Czajkowski, Wilmington, IL Fire Protection District
“Excellent
class, hope they have another one in the area.”
- Dave Bezely,
Morris, IL Fire Department
“I now have
more confidence when approaching a locked structure to make
entry for different situations”
- Jon Wiechen, Morris, IL Fire Department
 "Great
guys that are able to share techniques that work!"
- Rob Doucette, Barrie Fire
"A fast-paced, hands-on, professionally taught course!"
- Steve Magee, Rideau Lakes Station
"Todays fire service has become so
complex. Getting back to the basics is a must for all
fire departments,
big or small. As I'd like to say Keep it simple ****** (KISS
Principle). Brotherhood Instructors did just that by making the
big problems seem so small while using simple techniques. -
Wayne Benner, PCFES - Ontario, Canada
 "Great
work in Puslinch with the
forcible entry class. The instructors know there subject
and teach it very well. All Firefighters that took the class
loved it and enjoyed the training. It makes them better for
making entry into units. Keep up the good training!!"
- John Uptegrove, Training Officer, Puslinch
Fire Dept.
 “The
instructors shared their experience in a very informal setting,
without making the students uncomfortable. Based on this open
forum technique our members interacted and gained far more
information, and hands on training. The instructor’s knowledge
and enthusiasm was evident, and contagious. We are already
talking about inviting them back for a full Saturday course. I
would highly recommend them to anyone looking for no nonsense
back to basic’s training for your department.”
-
Deputy Chief Rob Chiappano
"Firefighters nowadays get caught up in all of our new fields of
study (Haz-Mat, WMD, Paperwork) .You all bring it back to the
no-frills, knock-down, drag-out
skills of our job. Thank you." - Gary Sanders
“The training was very practical and useful
session which covered not only the basics of what we do and
forget to do but also innovative approaches and techniques to
specific emergency situations that we all have or will face in
the fire service. It was an excellent presentation filled with
enthusiasm, experience and hands-on reality. Great job!”
-
Steve Udelhofen
“Very good class. Nice to have the trainers from
the very large busy cities talk to us as
equals and not our betters. Never felt like they were talking
down to us small town paid on call
firefighters”
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Lieutenant Rich Wood
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