 is
a founding member of Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. Curt joined
the Dwight Fire Protection District (Dwight, IL) as a volunteer
in 1996. He was promoted to Lieutenant taking on the
responsibilities of training for the department. In 2005, Curt
was hired by the Morris Fire Protection District (Morris, IL) as
a paid part-time firefighter where he works currently. Curt
instructs at various local fire academies and fire departments.
He is a regular contributor to several online training forums
including Firehouse.com and the IACOJ. Curt co-taught the “Fire
Drills & Photos” lecture with his brother Nate at FDIC 2007.
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Kevin is a co-owner of Brotherhood Instructors, LLC.
Kevin joined the Holden Fire Department (Holden, MA) as a cadet
firefighter in 1986. In 1989, he was hired as a paid-on-call
firefighter. Kevin was later promoted to Lieutenant, taking on
responsibilities in the training division. In 1993, Kevin was
hired by the Fort Devens Fire Department (Fort Devens, MA) as a
Firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Kevin took on the
responsibilities of Training Officer while employed at Fort
Devens.
In 2002, Kevin was hired by the FDNY and is
currently assigned to a company in The Bronx. Kevin joined the
Brotherhood Instructors team in 2007. Email Kevin
 
Gary joined the
Blue Island Fire Department (Blue Island, IL) as a cadet
firefighter in 1971. In 1975, Gary became a paid-on-call
member in Blue Island where he served until 1985. In 1985,
Gary was hired as a paid-on-call firefighter on the Downers
Grove Fire Department (Downers Grove, IL). In 1987, he was
hired as a career member of the Downers Grove Fire
Department and assigned to an engine company.
Six years
later, Gary transferred to the truck and squad company where
he is currently assigned. In the past Gary instructed for
the Downers Grove Fire Academy and R.I.C.O. classes. Gary
currently instructs for the Illinois Fire Service Institute
and his department’s training division. Gary joined the
Brotherhood Instructors team in 2007.
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 Dave joined
the Morris Fire Department (Morris, IL) as a firefighter in
1997. In 2003, Dave was hired as a career Firefighter/Paramedic
on the Kankakee Fire Department (Kankakee, IL) where he is
currently employed.
In 2006,
Dave was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant at the Morris
Fire Department where he has taken on several training
responsibilities for the department. Dave instructs at
various local fire academies and fire departments. Dave
joined the Brotherhood Instructors team in 2008.
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 Steve
Oberg joined the
Holden Fire Department (Holden, MA) in 1986 as a
paid-on-call
Firefighter. In 1996, Steve was hired as a career
firefighter in a central Massachusetts town. In 1997, he was
hired by the
Worcester Fire Department (Worcester, MA) as a career
Firefighter. Steve was promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant in the Worcester Fire Department, where he
currently serves today. Additionally, Steve serves as an
Adjunct Instructor for several programs of the Massachusetts
Fire Academy including the academy's Recruit Program.
 Jamie
C. Morelock began his fire service career in 1994, joining
the Gibsonburg-Madison Twp.
Volunteer Fire Department (Gibsonburg, OH). In
1998 he was hired by the
Fremont Fire
Department (Fremont, OH). While there, he
served the department in several capacities; as a line
firefighter, training officer, acting officer, and for
equipment specification/purchasing. Since 2006, Jamie serves
the Toledo Department of
Fire and
Rescue Operations (Toledo,
OH) assigned to an engine company.
Jamie is a
State of Ohio
Certified Fire Instructor, and an adjunct
instructor for several state and local fire training
programs. Additionally, Jamie serves as an FDIC H.O.T.
Instructor for
Truck Company
Operations: Ground Ladders as well as a
lecturer on Truck Operations.
Jamie is a frequent contributor to several trade
publications, including
Fire Engineering and Fire Nuggets,
on the topic of truck company
operations. Jamie
joined the Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. team in 2008.
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Jamie
 Rob
"R.B." Blair, joined the Minooka
Fire
Department (Minooka, IL.) in 1999 as a paid-on-call
Firefighter/EMT. He served the Minooka
Fire
Department until 2006. In 2002, Rob joined the
Morris Fire Department (Morris, IL), where he currently
serves as a firefighter. In 2005, Rob was hired by the
Kankakee Fire Department (Kankakee, IL) where he currently
serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic.
Additionally, he serves as a Lead Instructor at the Chief
Shabbona Fire Academy and assists in various training
capacities at his and other local departments. Rob joined
the Brotherhood Instructors team in 2008.
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 is
a founding member of Brotherhood
Instructors, LLC. Nate joined the Dwight
Fire Protection District (Dwight, IL) as a
volunteer firefighter in 1994. In 1997,
Nate was promoted to Lieutenant. In 2000,
Nate was hired by the Westmont Fire
Department (Westmont, IL) as a paid
part-time Firefighter/EMT. While employed
at Westmont he assisted in the Candidate
Mentor Program and instructed at various
local fire academies. In 2002, Nate was
hired as a part-time Firefighter/EMT at the
Romeoville Fire Department (Romeoville, IL)
and held positions in both departments
simultaneously.
In 2003, Nate was hired by
the FDNY. He is currently assigned to a
Ladder Company in the Bronx. Nate is
currently the Photo Editor of Fire
Engineering Magazine and serves as the
author/coordinator for the column “Fire
Focus”. Additionally, Nate served as a
contributing author for Paul Grimwood’s
newly published training book entitled “Euro
Firefighter” (http://www.euro-firefighter.com).
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 Andrew
is a co-owner of Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. Andrew
previously owned Phoenix Fire Ground Training, which specialized
in hands-on
forcible entry training. Phoenix Fire Ground Training
officially merged with Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. on December
1st, 2008.
Andrew joined the Milton Fire Department
(Milton, Ontario) as a volunteer
firefighter. In 2002, he was hired as a
career firefighter in the Milton Fire
Department. Additionally, Andrew also serves
as a Training Officer in
Milton, Ontario and as an
instructor at Conestoga College, teaching
the Pre-Fire Service Program.
In 2006, Andrew was one of two Milton
Firefighters who received both the Ontario
Medal for
Firefighter Bravery and the MSA
Fireslayer of the Year Award for Heroism for
his role in saving the life of a civilian.
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Lou started
his fire service career in 1989 as a member
of a small combination department in upstate
New York.
Lou has served in various
positions including company officer. He has
also held training and safety positions. He
developed, administered and maintained a
hazardous communication standard and an OSHA
safety program.
Lou instructs at various New
York State Fire Academy classes. In 2003,
he was hired by the FDNY and assigned to a
company in the Bronx. Lou joined the
Brotherhood Instructors team in 2007.
Email Lou
 Kevin joined
the Holden Fire Department (Holden, MA) in 1994 as a
paid-on-call Firefighter/EMT. In 2000, Kevin was hired as a
career Firefighter/EMT on the Douglas Fire Department (Douglas,
MA). In 2001, he was hired at the Westford Fire Department
(Westford, MA) as a career Firefighter/EMT. In 2007, Kevin was
hired by the Hudson, NH Fire Department where he currently
serves today at the rank of “Captain of Training & Safety”.
In Kevin’s current position,
he is tasked with the development, delivery
and supervision of the department’s training
program. He has been actively involved in
the training divisions in each of the
departments which he served. In addition to
the career departments that he has worked,
Kevin has maintained the status of
paid-on-call firefighter on the Sterling
Fire Department (Sterling, MA) since 1999.
Kevin joined the Brotherhood Instructors
team in 2007.
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 started
his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter in the
Phoenix, AZ area in 1992. In 1994, he joined the North Shore
Fire Department in Wisconsin. In 2000, Erich was hired by the
City of Milwaukee Fire Department (Milwaukee, WI) where he
currently serves at the rank of Lieutenant.
He is an Instructor with the
Milwaukee Area Technical College; a
Hands-on-Training Instructor for FDIC:
Engine Company Operations; and has taught at
various fire schools throughout the
country.
Erich
has been published by Fire Engineering,
Fire Nuggets, and Fire Rescue Interactive
magazines. Currently, he is also the Editor
of
and has a Masters
Degree in Training and Development from the
University of Wisconsin-Stout. Erich joined
the Brotherhood Instructors team in 2008.
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