Instructor Overview

Jim is a 3rd generation firefighter with 12 years experience as both a career and volunteer firefighter. Currently, Jim serves as a lieutenant in the Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department where he is a relief officer assigned to the 4th Batt. Prior to this he spent the 3 years as a field training officer assigned to the training division. He is also a member of the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company (MD), where he has served as a line officer, training officer and the senior operations officer. Jim is a certified fireground survival instructor for the International Association of Firefighters, and helped deliver the 2016 hands on training program at the Fire Rescue International Conference in San Antonio. Jim is the president and owner of Adapt & Overcome Training, LLC.

Jason has been on the job with Fairfax County for 16 years and holds the rank of Captain at Engine 17. Prior to Engine 17 Jason was assigned to Truck 11 where he spent 3 years. Jason also served three years as a field training officer (FTO) in the fire training division and helped build the department’s extensive fire behavior and fire-ground survival programs. Jason has lectured for the Virginia Fire and Rescue Conference and IAFC conference in San Antonio. Jason is also an FDIC HOT instructor who has helped put on the 2019 Drilling at the Speed of Flashover class.

Casey is 3rd generation firefighter and a career member in Anne Arundel County (MD) Fire Department, where he has worked for 4 years. Casey began his firefighting journey as a volunteer firefighter in Fairport (NY) where he served for 4 years. Casey is also a member of the Lutherville (MD) Volunteer Fire Company in Baltimore County.

Tre’ has been with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue for 10 years and is a Lieutenant assigned to the Training Academy as a Basic Training Officer. He also spends time an adjunct instructor for the Field Training section. Tre’ is a U.S. Army combat veteran and is a firm believer in “Train How You Fight”.