Just writing to inform you that I started with Woodstock Fire Department in Ontario Canada on monday. Woodstock is my home town and I can not be more excited!!!!This is a full time position on 24 hour shifts that will start after 10 weeks of recruitment training. So I wanted to say thanks to everyone there for all the help and compliment you on a great run program.
Thank for everything!!
Class 43
Ron Nadalin
I have been hired by Vancouver Fire & Rescue in BC. And I will be
doing my 6 month Probationer Practical & Written Test March 13th. I've
been to about 6 or 7 structure fires and a few car fires. But just the
other day I was 1st in on the nozzle for a fully involved basement fire with some
rollover when we opened the door...it was GREAT!
Take care, Harvey, Vancouver, B.C. Canada (Class #20)
ECA First Responder Boot Camp: I thought the class was very fast-paced and informative. The instructors packed essential information, hands-on training, and individual attention into an already limited schedule but I still pulled it off. The real-world knowledge provided by the instructors is probably the most valuable part of the program. I think the setup you guys have is phenomenal and I am looking forward to taking my EMT Basic in the fall.
After finishing y'alls academy in Class 22, I passed the Texas EMT test (on my 1st try). I continued to work at the small county department in my neighborhood (Sam Bass Fire Dept) until moving to Houston in the Fall of 2006. I went through the written and physical testing for the Houston Fire Dept, and was hired through their 'Fast Track' program for members already posessing both fire and EMT certifications. I've been an HFD Firefighter/EMT for 14 months, and I'm assigned to the semi-famous (or infamous!) Station 19 in Houston's 5th Ward. I'm still learning so much every day I'm at work, but I definitely have y'all to thank for such a great foundation of knowledge and skills. I am so blessed to love and enjoy my career and to look forward to helping people and having fun while I'm at work, and I couldn't have done it without the kind of program y'all offer. I hope all is well with you and your family, and with the school, and good luck. Thanks again!!! Matt "Opie" Opiela. Houston, TX
I was in class 42, I just wanted to let you know that I have been hired with Sarnia Fire Rescue. I just finished the recruit training and am starting on the engine at Sarnia's No. 1 station. Four of us from Point Edward were in class 42. Kurt Illemann has been getting quite a few interviews and it seems like he is on the verge of getting a job offer. Jeff Cowen, Point Edward, Ontario
I just wanted to let you know that I was offered the job with the Delta fire department, who I understand called you for a reference check. Thanks for your support and good luck with the school. I really enjoyed my time there and am pretty excited about finally getting to continue my education on the job. It's been quite a journey the last couple of years but I am sure it will be all worth it when I get on the floor later this month. Take care, Eric Butler, Delta, Canada
Training Division works out great for those individuals who still have to work and pay their bills. The two week boot camp is great and gives you a little taste of life in the house and the camaraderie you can have in the fire service. During the boot camp instructors are very safety oriented and can help you get your IFSAC seals and Texas certifications quickly.
The two weeks go by quickly and give a basic introduction into basic fire fighting and station life. I started the online courses for EMT-B and Fire in December of 2006, completed my boot camps, and started working for a Dallas area Fire department in December of 2007.
If you have to work and have limited time to devote to a new career. Training Division is the school for you!
Isaac Chan, Dallas / Fort Worth Area, Texas
Providing accreditation for the Iqaluit Fire Department is very difficult given our budget limitations, distance and shift coverage. Even when we are able to deliver on-site courses, members without 1001 I & II either do not have the prerequisites or will not be IFSAC certified. Effectively their careers stall or remain in-house.
Training Division’s Fire fighter 1 & 2 online course has provided us with an opportunity to assist our members on obtaining full 1001 certification that is cost effective and manageable.
As a participant (Captain, class 38) I found the course to be challenging, especially the self-discipline to keep pace, the instructors and the top-notch facilities. The expertise of Boot Camp evoked many of the true realities of the fire service, team work, respect, and discipline.
Out training program has recently been revamped to include Training Division as our choice for basic firefighting and the launching point for our members in their careers in the fire service and our department.
Please add my name to the ever growing list recommending Training Division.
Chris Wilson, Deputy Fire Chief, Iqaluit Fire Department
I was in Boot Camp #46 and can't say enough good things about my time there. All of the instructors were immensely helpful and skilled in all aspects of the fire service. The program instilled a sense of pride, teamwork, and most of all, passion in me that I have not experienced before. Everything that I learned has been useful in developing my brand new fire service career. The good news I wanted to share with everyone is I recently was hired by North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue and start full-time on February 1st. I look forward to an exciting fire service career and am confident that Training Division has provided me with a solid foundation upon which I will always continue to build. Kyle T Swarts.
I just wanted to let you know that I have been successful in obtaining a fire fighting career in Adelaide , South Australia with the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service.
Thanks very much for your wonderful course. Im sure that helped me a great deal in getting the job. My name is Corey Bradley and I was in boot camp #26 last May. Thank you so much everyone.
Kind regards,
Corey Bradley
I would like to thank you for your excellent instruction. Three of us from Pantex Fire Department recently completed the Inspector course at Training Division. The course was top notch and the instructors were very competent and professional. We will not hesitate to take our next course through Training Division. Oh, the course was so well done that all three of us passed Inspector I, Inspector II, and Plans Examiner with high scores.Thank you for a job well done. Tim Hunter."A" Shift Battalion Chief,
Pantex Fire Department
Amarillo , Texas
Just a quick note to let the staff of Training Division know that I was recently hired by the Farmers Branch , TX Fire Dept.. My start date was Sept. 25th and I have been on shift since Oct. 1st. I would not be in this position without Training Division. The training and knowledge I received from your organization was top notch.Thank You.
Jonathan Castro, Class 35 My name is William Daniels I was a member of Boot Camp Class 31 I just wanted to let everyone know that I was hired by the Houston Fire Department. Thank You.
William Daniels (AKA Lt. Dan)
Dear TrainingDivision: Thank you for all your teaching. I just got a job in Rawlins, WY, as a Probationary Fire Apparatus Operator. They were impressed with my Firefighter I/II, HAZMAT A/O, and EMT-B certifications. All certifications have transferred. I have had the opportunity to work with each shift so far and most are quite impressed with my hard work ethic, professional attitude and knowledge of firefighting. They are looking for more people like this so please pass this on to any other recruits who are self-motivated, willing to work with volunteer firefighters, and would love to live in a small city.
Sincerely, Josh Kammerlohr (Member of FF class 37 and EMT-B class 7)
Just a short note to let you know that I got a job with Coquitlam Fire Department in June ’07.Thanks (Class #2)
John Fitzgerald, Coquitlam, Bristh Columbia
Just dropping you a line and letting you know that on Friday I have an interview with the Chief of Vancouver Fire Rescue Service to welcome me into the department!! My recruit class starts on Oct 1st and is a month long then I will be active after that. Thanks for all your knowledge and support when I was down there and hopefully things are going well. .
Evan Clark, Vancouver, Canada
"I
wanted to take a second to express my appreciation
and give thanks to the staff of training division.
It was everything I knew it would be and much more.
The facility was very nice and accommodated our
every need for training and living purposes. It
showed me a lot about life and the fire service and
how everyone is very caring and passionate about
what they do. All the instructors were very patient
and made learning fun. Training division is a class
act all the way."
Jeremy Kramer
“I want to extend my thanks to you, Chief Reed, the
staff and instructors at TrainingDivision. I
recently completed Boot Camp in Class # 40. I passed
my state exam with a 92 and all the skills on teh
first try. On state exam day I felt confident of my
training I received. I was able to obtain all four
IFSAC seals, scoring a 100 on HAZMAT Awareness, and
85 on HAZMAT Ops. I was a little nervous of HazMat
but our class with Instructor Jones made all of the
online HazMat come together. The training over the
14 day boot camp was intense, but looking back I
wouldn't trade it for the world. This was truely one
of the best experiences of my life. The bonding with
my fellow cadets and the environment I feel was the
closest it could have been to being in a fire house
without being in one. Each of the instructors did a
great job training, and mentoring us. I felt
that most of the instructors set the ideal example
of how a firefighter should be. They were great role models”
James Shelton – EMT, TX
"If you have the drive and desire, Training Division can help you achieve your goal of becoming a firefighter in half the time of traditional fire academies."
Rob Stone,
Coppell Texas Fire/Rescue
"I feel like I learned a great deal not only from the instructors and about firefighting, but from my classmates and about the kind of firefighter I want to be. If had to do it all over again, I would and I would work even harder at it."
Ben Clendinning
Carrollton Texas, FD
"I was blown away, by you as a company and more importantly you as individual people and personalities.
Training division is an amazing school, it is staffed by amazing and very caring people. I wish I could toast you folks and your efforts not only on my behalf but on behalf of every wannabe firefighter you nurse through the academy. I salute you all!"
Christopher Wharton
"Hi training Division Staff,
I just wanted to let you know that I have been successful in obtaining a fire fighting career in Adelaide, South Australia with the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service.
Thanks very much for you wonderful course
Kind Regards."
Corey Bradley
Class 26
"Just had to say hi and let you know that I think Jordan will do awesome. I referred him to the training division after he heard me brag about what a great school it was and what great instructors there was."
Jordan Deberry
Boot Camp 10
"Greetings from the Great White North!!
I am just writing you to once again thank you and the other instructors very much for the experience and knowledge I gained while attending Boot Camp #30.
As of today, December 14, 2006, I was officially hired on with the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. I start on January 2, 2007. If it wasn’t for the knowledge and experiences I gained at Boot Camp, I don’t think I would have been successful in achieving my goal to gain employment with the Fire Paramedic Service in my home town."
Jeff Egan
Boot Camp 30
Battalion 2
Engine 5
"I know that God has called me to be an example in my future department to other fire fighters now. I am looking forward to it. So far I have two applications in, and 2 more in the next couple of weeks."
Shayne Wanner,
Prince George, BC
Class 29
"Hello all at the Training Division.
I am less than 2 weeks away form starting with the Fire Dept. I am excited and anxious to be doing this full time now."
Thanks,
James Walker, class 22
Fort McMurray, Alberta
"The class was great!! Mike was one of the best instructor’s that I have ever experienced with over the 26 years in the fire service says a lot. Your class and the people that you have affiliated with the program have all been very nice and I will remember all of you for the rest of my life.
THANKS AGAIN"
FF/EMT Gary J. Yager AAI, CIC, RHU, REBC
"I recently went through EMT class #6. I just wanted to shoot you a quick email and let you know that I THROUGHLY enjoyed everything about the course and my time at you facility."
James Van Kirk, EMT Class 6
Extremely Satisfied Student
"To the training Division Staff,
I just wanted to thank you for the awesome experience that I has as a member of Boot Camp #30. The exposure of living as a real life firefighter while attending the academy assisted in preparing me for the station assessment of the recruitment process and provided me with the tools to successfully achieve my first goal of getting hired with the Edmonton Fire Department. I now look forward to using the skills that I have been taught and continuing to learn new skills in an effort to becoming a great Fire Fighter."
Thank Again!
Rob Johnston
Edmonton, Canada
TD Boot Camp #30
"Your facility was very accommodating and the staff and instructors were not only professional and knowledgeable but were also friendly and approachable.
I especially enjoyed the clinicals and ride-outs."
Thanks,
Brandon Herring
EMT Class 6
"I received an offer from the Oak Hill FD, and I start on the 13th on October."
Jesse Lister
"What Training Division provided me: You had to show self discipline to finish the program and get real rapid manipulative training at the Boot Camp, which was awesome.
Keep up the great education and training."
Kory Mullin
California
"I was in class 25. I have been working for the Fort Mojave FD in Arizona as a career Firefighter for two months now. I could not have done it without your training."
James Kartinen
Fort Mojave, Arizona
"Since graduation in July of 2005, my career as a firefighter has taken off. After returning from Boot Camp, I had a confidence that was unparalleled in my department."
Mike Reitour
Maryland
"I just got the call from the City of Abbottsford FD for a fulltime firefighter position. You guys played a major role in getting me there and I just wanted to say thanks."
Arron Vickey
Abbottsford FD
"I commend the professionalism of the entire staff at Training Division, which is what really stands out in my mind."
Brandon Bunch
Converse, Texas, FD
"This has been a jouney with a remarkable ending and beginning. Again I would like to thank you for your hospitality."
Captain Mickey Blain,
Fairview Fire/Rescue
"I found out Friday, I’ll be he newest member of the Bryan FD. I look forward to staying in contact with the crew at Training Division and I’ll do my part to represent the academy in a positive light."
Kinch Meyer
Bryan, Texas FD
"I have so many people at the academy to thank. Every single instructor brought forward a unique dynamic that helped me clearly learn the section that was covered."
Jim Hatcher
Canada
"The instructors were all really passionate about their work. They were very effective at not only passing information to pass the course but also information on life really works on the fire ground and how to stay safe."
Eric Butler
Boot Camp 18
"I want to thank all of you for the training I have received. I have and will continue to refer anyone who is interested in Fire Service training to go through Training Division."
Sean Murphy
Boot Camp 16
"I must say quite honestly that the two weeks I spent at the Boot Camp were extremely enjoyable. The two main reasons for that were the other students were fun to be around and the professional attitude of all the instructors. Thank you once again for your professional approach and I would not hesitate to recommend your program."
Patrick MacKinnon
Canada
"Good News I have hire by the City of Irving. I wanted to say thanks to all the instructors at Training Division, my schedule would never have allowed me to complete my Fire certification."
KC Martin
Iriving Texas, FD
"I wanted to let you all know that I begin my career with the Richardson FD in October 2005. I wanted to thank each and everyone one of you for your hospitality during our brief encounter. It was you kindness that eased much of the stress of the situation."
Brandon Horne
Richardson Texas, FD
"I have been involved with the City of Vancouver hiring process for the past four months and I just received confirmation today that I have been hired. I would like to thank all of you for being part of the process with me."
Rob Weeks, Vancouver, Canada
Fire Department
"I think this is one of the best training schools the fire service has seen in a long while. A friend of mine took your online course and has already landed a job with the city of Temple Texas. Thank you for finding your way to rural volunteer departments."
Josh
Sipe Springs Volunteer FD
"I really enjoyed taking the Fire Academy. Boot Camp was the best time I ever had. Just one month after completion I was hired by the City of Perryton."
Jonathan Turney
Perryton FD
"Two months after Boot Camp I was given an offer of employment by the Sioux City Fire Department. I start August 8th. Thanks to everyone at the academy."
Nick Roth
Sioux City FD
"I really enjoyed myself and will recommend Training Division to anybody up here."
Yos Gladstone,
Whistler BC, Canada
"I have gotten hire by the City of Victoria FD. I am extremely excited and my persistence has paid off. I hope all is well with the Training Division family."
Jamie Lind
Victoria, BC, Canada
"I
learned more in this course than I think I ever could
in another academy. Not only about fire, but about
teamwork and what it takes to make it together."
Brian Hammes
Killeen,TX
"What a great staff of enthusiastic instructors
who have a passion for the fire service. I think one
of the best things that is taught in this course that
is not available in all academies is station life.
That is something you need to be prepared for."
Kevin Horn
Mission,BC
"The entire experience from the the first phone
call through to exam time has been professional and
positive.The experience at the academy has been awesome.
The comraderie among students and instructors made
the experience less stressful."
Kevin
Martin
Manitoba
"I can see why Training Division is becoming
so popular. Where else do you stay in a working fire
department and live the life of a firefighter. What
a great experience."
Jacob Nicholson
Coquitlam,BC, Canada
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