Testimonials 

This was a great class. Not only did our new Officers benefit but, the Chief had some take-a-ways as well. Kudos!

Tim McClung, Training Officer
King County Sheriff's Office, Special Operations

Ref: Fifty Ways to Kill Your Brother

Your help this weekend was exactly what I was looking for. I heard nothing but fun and excitment as well as praise since you left. Excellent work!
I look forward to having you back. Thanks again. The time you spent here helped to reform a very neat department that will bring us to new heights.

Fire Chief Jerry Streich

Centennial Fire Protection District

Ref: Mission, Vision, Core Values Development

Rich's research and presentation about barriers to "Situational Awareness" on the fireground is excellent. Rich has done a great job of bringing the material to the audience in a well balanced and interesting manner. I would highly recommend Rich's program and the corresponding materials to anyone in the fire service, from firefighters to Chief Officers.

George Esbensen

Fire Chief

Eden Prairie Fire Departent

REF: Fifty Ways to Kill Your Brother & The Fire Service Perfect Storm

This program will make your department more aware of how small actions can have a big impact, from the fireground to the station.... A great program and one I would recommend.

Andy Beck, FF, EMT, Training Officer

Manda City (ND) Fire Department

Ref: Fifty Ways to Kill Your Brother & The Leader's Toolbox programs.

I would like to comment how much I enjoyed listening to your presentation on Thursday 13 November at the RE08 event at the Fire Service College.

Dr. Margaret Crichton

Industrial Psychologist

People Factor Consultants Ltd

Aberdeen, Scotland

For me to be able to sit in a 13-hour, two-day class, and not once have a feeling of boredom was very refreshing and rewarding. 

Fire Chief Jack Swinehart

Carroll County Volunteer Fire Department

Ref: Fire Officers Leadership Symposium

I blame you for not being able to sleep for the three days following your seminar. Now I just have to decide where I want to start.

David Lloyd

Ref: University of Maryland Executive Development Series

Thank you for an excellent class!  Many of the points you discussed really hit home with our department.

Lieutenant Greg M. Renko, Vice-President

Monroeville VFC #1

Ref: Fire Office Development Program presented at Upper Ohio Valley Fire & Rescue School

Fire Chief John F. Tallent

Madisonville Fire-Rescue

Ref: Fifty Ways to Kill Your Brother presented at the VCOS Symposium in the Sun.

I learned a great deal from your program. Thank you for helping me get one step closer towards achieving my goals.

Sara S. (Hennepin Technical College student)

Ref: How To Get The Job You Really Want.

You did an outstanding job! This was our 4th annual officer development seminar and it was the best presentation that we have offered!

Thank you for presenting such timely information that many indicated that they can, and will, take back to their respective fire departments.

W. Parker Browne, CFPS

Staff Support Officer

Medina Township Fire Department

Ref: The Medina Fire Officer's Development Symposium

This is just a small sampling of the feedback I have received on the programs delivered recently. Thank you to everyone who has written to me with your kind words and support of my programs, books, videos, articles and podcasts. You inspire me to work even harder.

I wanted to thank you for caring enough about us to do all of the research and present this program. There is no doubt that I will use this and I am sure many other officers will also. You are doing a great thing and you are saving lives.

One doesn't go in pursuit of the knowledge that you have for any other reason then to benefit their fellow man. You should be proud of your work. Thank you! I thank you and my Fire Fighters thank you.

Your program was the first time I ever walked out of class and said WOW! 

The members of my fire department have all come home with a whole new attitude. 

We left your class with so much motivation and determination.

During my career I have been to numerous conferences and training seminars and I will say that you are an excellent instructor, both in your teachings and your ability to keep the class motivated.

We will be looking for other courses that you will be instructing in the future. We will be there! Great work!

Firefighter Scott Beltz

Lieutenant Raymond Costain

Valley Grove VFD

Ref: Emergency Services Leadership Program

Your presentation was one of the brightest classes I have been to in a very long time.  Great Job!

Assistant Chief Jeff Smith

Galveston Fire

Ref: Fifty Ways to Kill Your Brother, presented at Fire-Rescue International

I want to express how fascinated I was by your research and presentation.

Richard A. French

Chief of Response

New York State Emergency Management Office

Ref: Fifty Ways to Kill Your Brother, presented at the Fire Department Instructor's Conference

After 37 years in public service, 20 years career law enforcement and 20 years volunteer fire/rescue/EMS, I found your style of presentation honest and refreshing and the course content integral to our beloved fire service so that Everyone Goes Home.