Making a Difference Training & Response Solutions

in the books! Thanks to everyone who attended this years classes! Great to see so many friends.

We're excited to announce Chief Forest Reeder will be speaking at our 65th Instructor's Conference this February.
Reserve your spot now while they are available!
https://wsesi.org/conference

Check out these new programs for 2026. Many other custom courses are available.

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Training Officer 101 Developing a training program is not an impossible task. Utilizing this basic four-step process will help you on the way to delivering a quality program to your members

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Mission Statement

At MAD Training and Incident Safety Solutions, our mission is to be what right looks like in fire service and incident safety training. We deliver relevant, standards-based programs that make firefighters and officers better, faster, safer, and smarter — while reinforcing the leadership, safety, and operational values that define today’s most effective fire service professionals.

We don’t offer one-size-fits-all courses — we provide solutions that matter. Whether you're training recruits, developing incident safety officers, or building company officer capabilities, we deliver training that sticks and skills that last. All of this is supported by published textbooks and curriculum materials. Led by Chief Forest Reeder, a nationally recognized instructor, author, and recipient of the ISFSI George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award.

Great day of training!!

Great day of training!

Great time and classes at FDSOA 2024!

🗣SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT🗣 Forest Reeder began his fire service career in 1978 and retired as Fire Chief of the Tinley Park (IL) Fire Department in 2021. He has worked extensively in the areas of instruction, firefighter safety and officer development and earned his Master of Science Degree in Public Safety Administration in 2004. He is the co-author of Fire Service Instructor Principles and Practices now in its 3rd edition. Forest presents nationally on fire service leadership, safety and instructor development. He was inducted into the Moraine Valley Community College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2020 and awarded the Distinguished Alumnus award in 2021. In 2008, he received the ISFSI George D. Post Instructor of the Year, considered to be the highest recognition for fire service instructors in the nation.

Chief Reeder will be instructing 'What Right Looks Like-Being The Best Fire Instructor' during the Alaska Fire Conference. Check out this class- and the many other amazing training opportunities- on the Conference website: https://www.eventsquid.com/event/18543