Our Team.

Nick martin
founder
I am presently a Battalion Chief with the City of Salisbury Fire Department in North Carolina. Previously I served as the Chief of Training for the City of Columbia, South Carolina and as a Lieutenant with the District of Columbia Fire Department. My career began in 1994 in my hometown of Swarthmore, PA. Since then I have been privileged to be surrounded by great, motivated firefighters who have taught me everything I know. My passion is for firefighting excellence, driven by our uncompromisable responsibility for excellent service to our citizens.
Since 2010 I have been privileged to present at FDIC as a classroom presenter and hands-on instructor. Since 2004 I have had the opportunity to travel the country and share thoughts, learn from others, and see many different ways of firefighting operations. I have received a BS in Fire Science from the University of Maryland and a MS in Public Safety Management from Johns Hopkins University.
With the help of some great friends and other talented instructors, I enjoy passing on the information, classroom and hands-on, that I have learned from my mentors and from good and bad experiences on the fireground. My goal is to pass on what was passed to me with the hopes that I can improve the skill and experiences of other firefighters. I am proud and honored to help organize this team of motivated, passionate firefighters.

Mitch clark
director of operations
Mitch moved from Australia to the United States in 2016 and started his career as a Public Information Officer with the Arlington County Fire Department in Virginia.
He is currently a volunteer in Prince Georges County.
Mitch handles the technical operations, business development, and marketing for Combat Ready Fire Training.

Don Wedding
instructor
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Firefighter, Fredericksburg (VA) Fire Department.

Bill Cunningham
instructor
With 14 years in the Fire Service, Bill emphasizes his personal style during his teachings. However, he recommends that his students adopt a style that works best for them, encouraging a hybrid approach to incorporate his style into their everyday routines. Bill is currently a captain on Ladder 14 for the City Of Columbia, South Carolina.

Chris ford
instructor
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Captain - Ladder Company 7, Columbia (SC) Fire Department.

Tim McCloskey
instructor
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Firefighter - Horry County (SC) Fire/Rescue
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Firefighter - Kentland Volunteer Fire Department

Blake Cartee
instructor
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Captain - Ladder Company 7, Columbia (SC) Fire Department.

Floyd Wise
instructor
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Battalion Chief - Harrisburg (PA) Bureau of Fire