YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our instructor cadre represents one of the most experienced and dedicated groups in North America. Collectively, they bring over 600 years of real-world operational honor guard experience and more than 800 years of combined service in the fire service, law enforcement, and emergency medical services to communities across the United States and Canada.
Each instructor contributes a unique perspective shaped by their individual backgrounds, agency types, geographic regions, and affiliations with organizations such as the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), and other professional associations. These diverse experiences directly influence how our curriculum evolves each year—ensuring it remains rooted in time-honored traditions while incorporating current trends, best practices, and the needs of today’s emergency-service honor guard members.
Importantly, every instructor volunteers their time to deliver this professionally taught and mission-critical training. Their commitment reflects a deep dedication not only to the honor guard community, but also to the traditions of the fire service, law enforcement, and EMS. Their efforts help prepare our brothers and sisters to serve with dignity, precision, and compassion in some of the most solemn and meaningful moments of their careers.
Founder & Lead Instructor
Brent
Service since 2005
Milwaukee Fire Department - Retired
Wisconsin
Veteran - United States Marine Corps.
Instructor
Matt
Service since 2005
Milwaukee Fire Department
Wisconsin
.
Instructor
Chris
Service since 2007
Milwaukee Fire Department
Wisconsin
.
Instructor
Ritchie
Service since 2012
Topeka Fire Department
Kansas
.
Instructor
David
Service since 2013
Lincoln Fire and Rescue
Nebraska
.
Instructor
Bruce
Service since 2013
Orange County Fire Authority - Retired
California
Veteran - United States Air Force
Instructor
Derrick
Service since 2013
Minneapolis Fire Department - Retired
Minnesota
Veteran - United States Army
Instructor
Derek
Service since 2015
Calgary Fire Department
Alberta (Canada)
.
Instructor
Deb
Service since 2016
Cambridge Area EMS - Retired
Wisconsin
.
Instructor
Shannon
Service since 2020
Tacoma Fire Department
Washington
.
Instructor
Don
Service since 2020
Tipton Police Department
Iowa
Veteran - United States Army
Instructor
Nick
Service since 2022
St. Francis Fire Department
Wisconsin
.
Instructor
Robert
Service since 2023
Kansas City Kansas Fire Department
Kansas
.
Instructor
Stephanie
Service since 2023
Harrisonburg Police Department
Virginia
.
Instructor
Chad
Service since 2024
Salt Lake City Fire Department
Utah
.
Instructor
Steve
Service since 2024
Miami Dade Fire Rescue - Retired
Florida
.
Instructor
Bryant
Service since 2024
Miami Dade Fire Rescue
Florida
Veteran - United States Army
Instructor
Jason
Service since 2024
Salt Lake City Fire Department
Utah
.
Instructor
Jay
Service since 2024
Boone County Fire District 2
Illinois
Veteran - United States Army
Instructor
Jorge
Service since 2024
Miami Dade Fire Rescue
Florida
Veteran - United States Marine Corps.
Instructor
Dan
Service since 2024
Edmonton Fire Rescue Service
Alberta (Canada)
Veteran - British Army
Instructor
Anthony
Service since 2024
Edmonton Fire Rescue Service
Alberta (Canada)
Veteran - Canadian Army
Instructor
Cody
Service since 2024
Edmonton Fire Rescue Service
Alberta (Canada)
Veteran - Canadian Army
Instructor
Myke
Service since 2024
Salt Lake City Fire Department
Utah
.
Instructor
Bart
Service since 2025
Cal-Fire (Fire & Law Enforcement ) - Retired
California
Veteran - United States Navy (FMF)
Instructor
Mark
Service since 2025
Boston Fire Department
Massachusetts
United States Army - Actively Serving
Instructor
Kyle
Service since 2025
Gwinnett County Sheriffs Department
Georgia
.
Instructor
Jeremy
Service since 2025
Boston Fire Department
Massachusetts
Veteran - United States Army
Instructor
Gary
Service since 2025
Boston Fire Department
Massachusetts
Veteran - United States Army
Instructor
Tom
Service since 2025
Pittsburg Fire Department - Retired
Kansas
Veteran - United States Army
Instructor
Glade
Service since 2025
Draper Fire Department
Utah
.
Instructor
Joleen
Service since 2025
South Jordan Police Department
Utah
.
Instructor
Chad
Service since 2025
Quincy Fire Department
Illinois
.
Instructor
Ryan
Service since 2026
Fort McMurray Fire Department
Alberta (Canada)
Veteran - Canadian Army
Instructor
Jason
Service since 2026
Edmonton Fire Rescue Service
Alberta (Canada)
Veteran - Canadian Army
Instructor
Tony
Service since 2026
Edmonton Police Service
Alberta (Canada)
Veteran - Canadian Army
Instructor
Matt
Service since 2026
Strathcona County Emergency Services
Alberta (Canada)
.
Instructor
Bob
Service from 2020 - 2023
In Memoriam 1953-2023
Kansas City Kansas Fire Department - Retired
Kansas
Instructor
Jake
Service from 2005 - 2025
Retired after 20 years of service
North Shore Fire and Rescue - Retired
Wisconsin
Instructor
Aaron
Service from 2006 - 2020
Retired after 15 years of service
Milwaukee Fire Department
Wisconsin