Hello, my is name Robert, owner and operator of Crew 58 Training Solutions. My journey into emergency services was motivated by the events of September 11th. While still in high school, I joined my local fire department as a cadet and dedicated three years to this role. Once I turned eighteen, I was accepted into a fire academy. In 2004, I completed the fire academy and finished my initial EMT training, becoming a fully certified IFSAC Level 1 Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Basic by the end of that year.

For the next three years, I worked as a Resident Firefighter, while also working full-time with two different EMS organizations. During this time, I pursued further training in firefighter rescue and became a vital member of my department's Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Simultaneously, I advanced my medical training by obtaining certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and intubation techniques as allowed with local protocols.

I spent eight years in the Fire Service before resigning in 2010 due to multiple line-of-duty injuries. Following this, I devoted another eight years to working as a full-time EMT and EMS instructor, bringing my total experience to 16 years. During this period, I collaborated closely with Airlift Northwest, assisting in airlift operations and teaching EMT courses. I was also responsible for maintaining the training and certifications of around 30 EMTs.

After sixteen years of service, I decided to transition my career and began working full-time in both armed and unarmed private and corporate security and surveillance. Additionally, I volunteered as a search and rescue SCUBA diver.

Currently, I am employed in the casino industry as an on-site auditor and criminal investigator where I apply my degree in criminal justice. I remain committed to my community by volunteering as a radio operator and collaborating with various amateur radio teams to provide emergency radio communication for Kitsap County. I believe we all share the responsibility to be prepared to help those around us.

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