The People Behind GRIT
Generations of firefighters from across the country, brought together by one belief: the fire service is worth fighting for, and tomorrow we can be better than today.

Second-generation fireman since 2005. Currently Assistant Chief with Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department and career fireman for the City of Jeanette.
bgreenlee@gritfiretraining.com
15 years of career and volunteer experience. Firefighter on Engine 17 in Pittsburgh, PA State Suppression Instructor, and lead instructor for Butler County Community College.
bchapman@gritfiretraining.com
Third-generation fireman with 15 years in the service. Currently with the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department and Engine Company Lieutenant for West Lanham Hills VFD.
aplutto@gritfiretraining.com
19-year fire service veteran. Deputy Chief with Stowe Township VFD, Allegheny County Hazmat technician, and Planning Team Manager with PA USAR Strike Team 1.
dbaird@gritfiretraining.com
4th generation fireman. Career firefighter with Morgantown Fire Dept. ProBoard Certified Instructor II & NFPA 1403 Train The Trainer.
swhiten@gritfiretraining.com
Currently assigned to Squad 3, District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department.
cwright@gritfiretraining.com
4th generation fireman. Hired by Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire in 2021, currently at Engine 17 in Homewood. Prior experience in rural Virginia and along I-95.
dbell@gritfiretraining.com
Second generation fireman. Currently assigned to Engine 8 in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood.
adeluca@gritfiretraining.com
Currently assigned to Truck 17, District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department.
okline@gritfiretraining.com
10 years in the fire service. Currently assigned to Engine 22 in Richmond, VA.
kbohannon@gritfiretraining.com
Currently assigned to Engine 17 with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire.
klong@gritfiretraining.com
Second generation fireman. Truck 17 with DC Fire & EMS. Formerly Truck Captain & Training Officer; UL FSRI content creator.
srobert@gritfiretraining.com
Currently assigned to Engine 17 with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire.
edarr@gritfiretraining.com
Lieutenant with Butler City Fire and firefighter with McKeesport.
ssokolowski@gritfiretraining.com
Second-generation fireman. Career Fire Chief of Trinity Fire Department since 2021. Background in Union SC, Horry County, and Prince George's County MD.
cmccarley@gritfiretraining.com