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Being away from home so much. I miss my family a lot when I’m on the road.

Feeling like I’m making a difference in the lives of first responders. I love it when a a fire chief with more than 30 years of experience comes up to me after a program and with amazement in their voice, … Continue reading →

Total published works, which includes books, book chapters and journal articles are over 170 but that number is always going up. I really enjoy writing and sharing what I’ve learned.

I miss the action and the camaraderie I had with some of my co-workers but I sure don’t miss the politics and the personnel issues. And I sure don’t miss having a boss. The transition to being a professional trainer … Continue reading →

I sure do. I have been married to my bride for 27 years and I have four kids, all live at home. My wife and three of my kids work for me. My oldest son is a firefighter for the … Continue reading →

It varies but in an average year I will deliver between 180 and 220 programs, fly on 150 airplanes, spend 80 nights in hotel rooms and rent 100 cars. Life on the road is NOT as glamourous as it seems, … Continue reading →