Tech Safety Lines' trainers are fire fighters, EMTs, and members of Urban Search & Rescue.

Tech Safety Lines' trainers are industry veterans, fire fighters, EMTs, and members of Urban Search & Rescue. These rescue experts bring real life experience to the TSL training curriculum. Students walk away with a holistic understanding of emergency environments and the tools to ensure they get home safe day after day.

T1 - HQ
3350 Wiley Post Rd
Carrolton, TX
75006

T2 - Training
2145 Chenault Dr
Carrolton, TX
75006

T3 - Blade Repair
2385 Midway Rd
Carrolton, TX
75006

Join the thousands who have trained and found success with TSL.

Training Philosophy: “Make your mistakes now during training and learn from them. Always be looking to improve” 

TSL Trainer since 2024 from Aubrey, TX. “Make your mistakes now during training and learn from them. Always be looking to improve”

TSL Trainers | Dexter L.

Dexter L.

Tech Safety Lines Trainer

“Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail.”

Combined Cycle Power Gas and Steam – 4 years

Tech Safety Lines Technical Operations Manager and Trainer – 7 years

AWEA EHS Training and Education Subcommittee Chair – 2 years

Trainer since 2016 from Sweetwater, TX, lives in Coppell, TX. 8 years wind power experience, OSHA-AWEA Alliance member. 4 years combined cycle power experience, Level 2 thermography certified. Tech Safety Lines manager and trainer for 6 years. AWEA EHS Training and Education Subcommittee Chair. "Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail."

TSL Trainers | Reggie H.

Reggie H.

Training Philosophy: “Train until it becomes second nature.”

Active member of the Dallas Fire Department’s USAR team & Texas Task Force.


TSL trainer and firefighter since 1995 from Fort Worth, TX. Lives in Frisco, TX. Active Dallas FD USAR team & Texas Task Force member. Multiple urban search and rescue certifications. "Train until it becomes second nature."

TSL Trainers | Nathan P.

Nathan P.

Training Philosophy: “Train until it becomes second nature.”

Certified in multiple aspects of Urban Search and Rescue since 2008

TSL trainer and firefighter since 2005 from Amarillo, TX. Lives in McKinney, TX. Certified in urban search and rescue since 2008. "Train until it becomes second nature."

TSL Trainers | Stephen S.

Stephen S.

12 years of experience in the Wind Industry

Training Philosophy Quote: "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome."

TSL trainer with significant Major Component and Blade Repair experience and expertise. Greg's training philosophy - "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome."

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Greg S.

Training Philosophy: “The #1 reason I’m here is to help you get home safely at the end of the day.”

TSL trainer and firefighter since 1999 from Van, TX. Certified in high angle, confined space, trench, structure collapse rescue. "The #1 reason I'm here is to help you get home safely at the end of the day."

TSL Trainers | Joe Don D.

Joe Don D.

Connor has been a TSL Trainer since 2019 and a Firefighter since 2014. He is from Nebraska and currently lives in Fate, TX.

Training Philosophy: “Mess up here, so you don’t out there.” 

Dallas Fire and Urban Search & Rescue Team

Structural Collapse Operations Certification

Heavy Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Certification

TSL trainer and firefighter Connor has 9 years experience. Based in Fate, TX, originally from Nebraska. Dallas Fire and USAR team member. Certified in confined space, high angle rescue, structural collapse, vehicle/machinery rescue, trench rescue, paramedic. "Mess up here, so you don’t out there."

TSL Trainers | Connor M.

Connor M.

Jay has been a TSL Trainer since 2021 and a Firefighter since 2014. He is from Lewisville, TX and currently lives in Dallas, TX.

Training Philosophy: “Lift, Transfer, Lower.” 

TSL trainer and firefighter Jay has 8 years of experience. Based in Dallas, TX and formerly a PO2 in the US Navy. Paramedic certified. Training philosophy: "Lift, Transfer, Lower."

TSL Trainers | Jay N.

Jay N.

Training Philosophy Quote: “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn” – Benjamin Franklin

GWO Instructor Qualification Trainer Training (IQTT)

Training Operations Manager / Senior Instructor- WorkRise Technologies

Safety and Training Manager- Harvest Energy Services

Field Service Technician I-III – Harvest Energy Services

TSL trainer since 2019, 6 years experience. From Crestview, FL, lives in Frisco, TX. Former US Army combat medic. GWO certified basic safety/technical/advanced rescue trainer. "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin

TSL Trainers | Jerry K.

Jerry K.

Training Philosophy: “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.”

Current Helicopter Rescue Specialist for Texas Task Force I

TSL trainer and firefighter since 2000 from San Antonio, TX, lives in Wylie, TX. Helicopter rescue specialist for Texas Task Force I. Certified rope rescue instructor, confined space, swiftwater, vehicle, trench, structural collapse, hazmat rescue. "Slow is smooth and smooth is fast."

TSL Trainers | Matthew G.

Matthew G.

Mark has been a TSL Trainer since 2021 and a Firefighter since 2004. He is from Phoenix, AZ and currently lives in Dallas, TX

Training Philosophy: “Is it safe? Is it effective? Is it efficient? Safe and effective are paramount. Efficiency comes with experience and repetition.” 

Dallas Fire Rescue, Technical Rescue/ Urban Search & Rescue Team since 2005

Member of the Texas Task Force Two for 13 years

Master Firefighter & Paramedic Certification

TSL trainer and firefighter Mark has 19 years experience. From Phoenix, AZ and now in Dallas, TX. 13 years with Texas Task Force Two. 24 years in US Navy/Reserve. Master firefighter & paramedic. Certified in confined space, high angle, structural collapse, swift water, trench rescue. "Safe and effective are paramount. Efficiency comes with experience."

TSL Trainers | Mark B.

Mark B.

Training Philosophy: “Practice. Practice. Practice to become safe, successful, and efficient.” 

Sara has been a TSL Trainer since 2019 and a Firefighter since 2014. She is from Crandall, TX and currently lives in Dallas.

TSL Trainers | Sara W.

Sara W.

Training Philosophy: “I never want my students to just memorize steps to perform a specific scenario. I want my students to be able to apply their skills and knowledge of the equipment to perform in every scenario.”

Member of Dallas Fire Department Urban Search And Rescue team at Station 33

Served as Team Leader in the 3-124 CAV Long Range Surveillance Detachment. Texas Task Force II Medical Specialist

TSL trainer and firefighter since 2011, lives in Weston, TX. Dallas FD Urban Search and Rescue team member. Texas Task Force II Medical Specialist and licensed paramedic. Certified in technical/high angle/confined space/structural collapse/vehicle/trench rescue. "I want students to apply skills and knowledge to perform in every scenario."

TSL Trainers | Matthew T.

Matthew T.

Training Philosophy Quote: “Building confidence in self rescue allows us to excel in assisted rescue.”

TSL trainer and firefighter since 2014, from Monterrey, Mexico. Lives in Nevada, TX. Dallas Fire-Rescue USAR team member. Certified in high angle, confined space, trench, structural collapse, vehicle extrication rescue, and paramedic. "Building confidence in self rescue allows us to excel in assisted rescue."

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Alan G.

Training Philosophy: “I want my students to understand how to effect a rescue, do it safely, and keep it efficient.”

Member of Dallas Fire-Rescue’s Urban Search and Rescue Team at Station 19.

TSL trainer and firefighter since 2012 from Fort Worth, TX. Dallas Fire-Rescue Urban Search and Rescue team member. Certified paramedic, high angle, trench, confined space, structure collapse, vehicle extrication rescue. "I want students to understand how to effect a rescue, safely and efficiently."

TSL Trainers | Justin M.

Justin M.

Training Philosophy: “Get them to the ground safely.”

Active member of the Dallas Fire Department’s USAR team, Texas Task Force II, OSHA 10.

SL trainer and firefighter with 28 years experience. From Corpus Christi but based in Waxahachie, TX. Active Dallas FD USAR team member. Certified in high angle rescue, confined space, trench rescue, structure collapse. "Get them to the ground safely."

TSL Trainers | Carlos G.

Carlos G.

22 Years in the Telecommunications Industry

Training Philosophy: “My philosophy of teaching safety and rescue has evolved over several years of teaching experience.

To provide a positive learning environment that sparks learner’s interest and enthusiasm.

To provide a simple, hands on approach to learning, giving the student a strong foundation on which to build his or her skills.

To provide immediate feedback through both classroom assessment and practical application.”

NWSA- Subject matter expert/ TTT-1 & TTT-2

TSL trainer since 2005, 22 years in telecom industry from Honolulu, HI. Lives in Frederick, MD. OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer certified. Structural steel welding, CPR/first aid, NWSA SME/trainer, helicopter antenna picks, heavy rigging trained. "Provide positive, hands-on learning environment with strong foundation and feedback through assessment and application."

TSL Trainers | Marc B.

Marc B.

From Bucaramanga, Colombia, South America

Training Philosophy: “Take a deep breath and keep it simple.”

Former member of the Texas Task Force. Served 2 years as a Rescue Manager.


TSL trainer and firefighter from 1987-2018, originally from Bucaramanga, Colombia. Lives in Forney, TX. Former Texas Task Force member, 2 years as Rescue Manager. "Take a deep breath and keep it simple."

TSL Trainers | Bryan C.

Bryan C.

Years of Industry Experience: 10
From Cincinnati, OH
Lives in Lewisville, TX

Training Philosophy Quote: “The skills and knowledge you acquire today are yours for life.”

Wind Operation Manager – Siemens Gamesa

TSL trainer based in Lewisville, TX with over 10 years of telecom and wind energy experience. GWO certified. "The skills and knowledge you acquire today are yours for life.

TSL Trainers | Ian W.

Ian W.

“The minute you stop learning is the same moment you become irrelevant"

TSL Trainer since: 2024
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Live in Forney, Texas
Training Philosophy Quote: “The minute you stop learning is the same moment you become irrelevant" 
Years of Industry Experience: 7.5
Certifications: GWO ART, BST, BTT
GE 1.X, 2.X, Sierra platform trained
HV Cable repair and replacement

TSL Trainers | Kyle H.

Kyle H.

Matt is originally from Jefferson City, MO, and has made Texas his home. He joined the fire service in 2001, USAR in 2009, and TSL in 2014.

Training Philosophy: “If you understand theory of why things work, no problem will be too large.  Learn how it works, just not why it works.”

TSL trainer and firefighter since 2001 from Jefferson City, MO. Lives in Flower Mound, TX. TX-TF2 Squad Officer, Texas Fire Instructor certified. "If you understand theory of why things work, no problem will be too large. Learn how it works, just not why it works."

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