Fire School Instructors

Retired Battalion Chief, Aleatha A Henderson is a 28 year veteran firefighter of the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD).

Cliff has been involved with Public Safety for 42 years.

Eric Baynard is a member of Indianapolis Fire Department as an 18-year career veteran, current position as Lieutenant on Special OperationsLadder 7 C-shift, and member of Indiana Task Force 1 as a Rescue Specialist.

Jarrod has been involved in EMS and fire service for over 30 years. Starting out as an EMS explorer and has serviced as a paramedic, flight paramedic, EMS director and EMS Chief.

John first joined the Vincennes Township Fire Department in 1991, where he received most of his Fire Service Training, including taking the first nationally recognized Hazardous Materials Technician Level course from Oklahoma State University. He then received his HazMat Tank Car Specialist training in Pueblo, Colorado.

Leighton Hochgesang is a 9 year student of the fire service. He began his fire service career as a volunteer with the Jasper Fire Dept.

Mark Hart is the Deputy Chief of Operations with the Westfield Fire Department

Matt has over 18 years of experience in fire and explosion investigation. He has been with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security for the last 10 years serving as an investigator and as the South Assistant Chief.

Patrick Fisher is a 20-year student of the fire service. He began his career as a cadet firefighter in Posey County Indiana. He has spent the last 11 years with Scott Township Fire and EMS. He currently serves as Division Chief of Training and Operations.

Safeware helps enhance your team’s operational capabilities and enhance personnel readiness with specialized training and expert guidance.

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Scott Huff has 37 years of Fire Service, a Degree in Fire Science, Retired Captain of the Indianapolis Fire Department, currently Division Chief of Training and Safety with the Avon Fire Department.

Over 30 years in the fire service, currently serving as a Captain with the Thunderbird Fire Protection Territory.

Community Risk Reduction Manager Vincent “Vince” James Randolph brings 22 years of experience within the Fire Service to the classroom. Beginning his career as a Public Educator with the Indianapolis Fire Department’s Firefighter’s Survive Alive!, program, he crafted engaging presentations and programs for over 100,000 learners during his 16 year span with IFD.