IMS Training Instructors

Trainer: Jeff Pugh

Jeff has been employed by Puyallup Fire & Rescue since 1993 and has held the position of Fire Captain since 2000. He is involved with FEMA as a Rescue Specialist & and has held a Rescue Group Leader position since 2001. He is very active with Special Operations in his department as well as at the county level.

He has instructed for Pierce County D.E.M., Lee & Associates, Washington State Fire Academy and Bates Vocational College. He held the chair position on the Training / Equipment committee on the Pierce County Special Operations Committee as well as a Lead with Rope Rescue for his department. He also has 7 years experience with the Puyallup Extrication Team as a lead Instructor.

Certifications / Accomplishments

• ICS 100,200,700 & 800 course completion
• FEMA Rescue Specialist / Rescue Team Leader
• E.M.T. / De-fib / MAST
• IFSAC Instructor One
• Haz-Mat Technician
• KCTOA Fire Officer Academy
• Qualified Technician Trained in Rescue Disciplines:

• Rope Rescue
• Trench Rescue
• Structural Collapse
• Swift-Water Rescue
• Confined Space Rescue

Professional Firefighter/EMT: Since 1993

Volunteer Firefighter: 1985-1989

Heavy Construction (Iron Workers): 1980-1990

Residential Construction: 1990-1993

Washington State Fire Academy Instructor

Bates Vocational College Fire Instructor