IMS Training Instructors

Trainer: Chris Grant

Chris Grant is serving as a career firefighter with the Puyallup (WA) fire department. A twenty-two year veteran of the fire service he has held several positions from operations section chief, training division captain, haz-mat team leader and chief of the Washington State Fire Academy Recruit Training Program. His engaging teaching style and his experience as a seasoned instructor for the National Fire Academy, ES Fire Training, and speaker at FDIC make him an excellent addition to our team at IMS Alliance.

Certifications / Accomplishments

• A.A.S. Fire Investigation
• A.A.S. Fire Command and Administration
• Teaching Certificate in Fire Command and Administration
• NFA - Multiple Company Tactical Operations Instructor
• NFA - Incident Safety Officer Instructor
• NFA - Health and Safety Officer Instructor
• International Fire Service Accreditation (IFSAC) Fire Officer 3
• International Fire Service Accreditation (IFSAC) Fire Service Instructor 3
• IAFF Instructor Endorsement: Emergency Response to Terrorism
• International Fire Service Accreditation Test Control Officer
• International Fire Service Accreditation Senior Evaluator
• National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications: Incident Safety Officer
• DOJ Law Enforcement Response to WMD Incidents: Train the Trainer
• Hazardous Materials: Train the Trainer Awareness & Operations Level
• Department of Transportation EMS Instructor
• Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention: Instructor Endorsement