Our Staff
Founder & Instructor
Brett Greenlee
Brett Greenlee followed in his father’s footsteps becoming a second-generation fireman in 2005, joining the Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department. Brett currently holds the rank of Assistant Chief with the Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department. Brett has spent the past two years as a career fireman for the City of Jeanette.
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Founder & Instructor
Brandon Chapman
Brandon Chapman has 15 years of career and volunteer experience and currently serves as a Firefighter on Engine 17 in the city of Pittsburgh. He also holds the title of Assistant Fire Chief for the Stowe Township Fire Department and is a Firefighter for the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Company 28 of Prince George's County, Maryland. Brandon is a PA State Suppression instructor, teaches recruit school for the city of Pittsburgh, and is also a lead instructor for Butler County Community College. He shares expertise in fire suppression, specifically through the engine company. Brandon is a Co-founder and instructor for GRIT Fire Training LLC, actively contributing to the development of comprehensive training programs to promote firemanship through training.
Founder & Instructor
Alex Plutto
Alex Plutto is a second-generation fireman who has been a student of the fire service for 14 years getting his start outside of the city of Pittsburgh as a volunteer. Alex currently works for the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department and serves as the Truck Company Lieutenant for West Lanham Hills VFD Company 28 located in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
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Founder & Instructor
Don Baird
Don Baird is a 17-year veteran of the fire service. Don is currently a Deputy Chief with the Stowe Township VFD and a duty crew member of Moon Run VFC. He also serves as a hazmat technician with Allegheny County Hazmat and a Rescue Specialist with PA USAR Strike Team 1.
Instructor
Sean Whiten
Sean Whiten, a 4th generation fireman from West Virginia, began volunteering in 2003 with the Roscoe VFC. Sean is still currently an active member of the Roscoe VFC. In 2017, Sean became a career fireman with the Morgantown Fire Department. Sean is a ProBoard Certified Instructor II as well as an NFPA 1403 Train The Trainer Instructor.
Instructor
Connor Wright
Sean Whiten, a 4th generation fireman from West Virginia, began volunteering in 2003 with the Roscoe VFC. Sean is still currently an active member of the Roscoe VFC. In 2017, Sean became a career fireman with the Morgantown Fire Department. Sean is a ProBoard Certified Instructor II as well as an NFPA 1403 Train The Trainer Instructor.
Instructor
Dylan Bell
As a fourth generation fireman, Dylan Bell grew up in the firehouse, tagging along with his dad any chance he could. In 2013 he was hired by Prince William County, VA. and spent his time learning the ins and outs of the fire service working everywhere from rural Virginia to busy Interstate 95. In 2021, he was hired by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and currently works at 17 Engine in the city’s “Homewood” neighborhood.
Instructor
Adam DeLuca
As a fourth generation fireman, Dylan Bell grew up in the firehouse, tagging along with his dad any chance he could. In 2013 he was hired by Prince William County, VA. and spent his time learning the ins and outs of the fire service working everywhere from rural Virginia to busy Interstate 95. In 2021, he was hired by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and currently works at 17 Engine in the city’s “Homewood” neighborhood.