Author: Bruce Bjorge

BRUCE BJORGE's fire service career includes more than 34 years of experience in command and training positions with career, combination, volunteer and military fire agencies. Currently, he is the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Specialist for the University of Missouri Fire & Rescue Training Institute where he manages their Mobile ARFF and other live-fire training programs. He is also a Training Developer for Lexipol. Previously Bruce served in multiple roles including seven years as the Assistant Chief of Training for the Western Taney County Fire Protection District in Branson, Mo. He holds Training Officer and 1403 Live Fire Fixed Facility Instructor credentials from the International Society of Fire Service Instructors and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Training Program Management course. Bruce has been an active instructor and evaluator for the past 28 years and is a regular presenter at state, regional, and national conferences and training events.