"Rescue Swimmer Training is the best training I have had during my career. Jason is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. I highly recommend taking this course if you will be working near the water."
~Sgt. Nate Asbury
Cincinnati PD
"I have been in the fire service for over 26 years and Jason's teaching ability is by far one of the best I've ever experienced."
~Scott VanPatten
Butler Co. Rescue Squad
El Dorado, KS
"Jason's level of knowledge and ability to teach in a no nonsense and friendly fashion are a gift."
~Lt. Kris Singh
Lansing, MI FD
"I have been involved with volunteer and Federal search & rescue agencies for 15 years and have never experienced more excellent or effective instruction."
~Dr. Ken Miller
TN-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team
"Jason truly ensures you are understanding what you are learning. His teaching style is demanding and encouraging, but not harsh."
~Nathan Sweet
Anderson Co. EMS Director
Clinton, TN
"The training is above board and prepares you for real world application. By far some of the better training I have experienced thus far in my 18 year career, in EMS, Fire, and Military."
~Kevin Krause - Director
Fire Services and Emergency Mgt.
Romulus, MI FD
"I took a class from Jason in South Bend Indiana. During the class I learned techniques to accomplish things I would have never thought I could do. He tells you at the beginning of the class, if you don’t quit on him he won’t quit on you. I would recommend this class to anyone and every department that has a water rescue component."
~Bob Hoffman
Midland, MI FD
"The Surface Water Operations course ranks very high on the scale of physically and mentally challenging courses I have experienced in over twenty years in the fire service. Jason and Kris not only exceeded my expectations of any fire / rescue service instructor, they also possess an immeasurable wealth of knowledge in this discipline. I highly recommend this course to any individual or organization seeking to train to this level."
~Vaskin Badalow
Dearborn Heights, MI FD
"What a blast! This 3 day class was very informative; we covered a ton of material that anyone can learn even if they are not in Emergency Services. If you are not scared of water and have a desire to help save lives take this class. Instructor Benjamin and his staff were very helpful. I highly recommend this course to anyone."
~Ryan Fraser
Oak Ridge, TN FD
"Jason and Kris did an outstanding job teaching surface water rescue swimmer. They made the course challenging but achievable. I would highly recommend them. As they said, as long as you don’t quit you will succeed."
~Kevin Henderson - Team Leader
Western Wayne County HMRT
Canton, MI
"Awesome training, Jason is very knowledgeable and conveys the course information in a very relatable manner. Highly recommend this training."
~Phil Hall
Dearborn Heights, MI FD
"After having been through the rescue swimmer and swift water classes I can say without hesitation that it is some of the best training I have ever received. Jason is knowledgeable, passionate and a true professional. This is a hands on learning environment, you won’t be wasting time in a classroom. I’d recommend this company 100/100 times to anyone!"
~Jay Kemme
Cincinnati PD
"Loved the training! Jason is very knowledgeable, and professional. He makes the training fun and by the end of it you gain not only a great understanding of the course, but a friend who would literally do anything for any one of his students. Thanks so much Jason for the outstanding experience!"
~Cian McGrath
Cincinnati PD
"The best training I’ve ever had with a very knowledgeable instructor. I learned a lifetime of useful skills. The best part - more hands on and less classroom!!"
~Chris Fritsch
Cincinnati PD
"Jason and his other instructors were very knowledgeable, strong teachers and patient with students. I personally struggled with many aspects of this class and was far less skilled than my fellow students. However, I was not once belittled by an instructor. Each instructor was encouraging, patient, and would continue coaching me until I was successful."
~Josh Kerley
Knoxville, TN FD
"Great class, instructor Benjamin clearly thinks through not only the details of what, but also why. It's evident in the extra tips that are given that he has taken the time to really figure out what's important and how to make it most efficient/effective. Be prepared to work."
~Justin Burch
Oak Ridge, TN FD
"I got my first taste of rescue swimming training with a teamwork building day for my martial arts school and instructors. After that I got an invite to do the actual course and I was beyond impressed. Jason answered every out of the box question and showed techniques that simplified everything! You can truly see he has a passion for rescue swimming but even more so for transferring his knowledge to other people to help save life’s."
~Dustin Koppel
National Martial Arts Academy
"I have spent a number of years in the "white water" world. As a swift water rescue tech, a commercial raft guide and a recreational boater. While there are some obvious similarities, I was surprised at some of the differences on a technical level and humbled at how much I had to learn. This class truly pushed me to my limits physically and mentally. The material was conveyed to me in a way that I could understand and the instructors taught pertinent skills we could use while not overloading us with to much information. This class was both challenging and fun!"
~Chad Ward - Owner
Obed River Adventures, LLC