Meet the Team
Our passion for connecting with and empowering individuals to grow in their abilities has fueled our dream to open a small family- and friend-run business.
We are committed to building, fostering and bridging relationships.
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We believe learning can be made easy and fun. Let's learn about how to help others together!
Owner-Manager-Instructor
Melanie Read
Live Life:
The best way to live life is smile whenever you can, and treat others how you would like to be treated. ​
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Education:
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Marketing & Management Diploma
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Business Administration Certificate
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Red Cross Instructor
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Experience:
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Entrepreneur-Business Owner
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Sales Management
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Youth Worker
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​Coach & Mentor
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Grateful:
I thank God for the best husband (it's true), three incredibly amazing kids, being a nana to four very fun and brilliant grandbabies...and of course all of my furry friends who fill my life with a lot of woof. Anytime in nature on trails and lakes is a blessing.
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Instructor
Anthony Kovacevic
Live Life:
coming soon... ​
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Education:
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BSc Environmental Science UNBC
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Fire School NFPA 1001
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Experience:
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BC Wildfire
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crew member/faller/crew leader, helipad construction trainer)
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Fire Dept
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Firefighter Acting Officer-First Responder
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Grateful:
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Spending time with my family
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Watching them play sports
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Running/biking/exercise
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Movie nights
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Traveling
Douglas Read-Owner-Instructor
Doug Read
Live Life:
Coming Soon ​
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Education:
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Bachelor of Science (Integrated) Biochemistry UNBC
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Fire School NFPA 1001 ​
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Red Cross Instructor
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Experience:
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BC Wildfire​
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Firefighter-First Responder
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Grateful:
Coming soon...
Our Hope
Read Fire & Medical Safety Training promises to provide an encouraging learning environment. You will find respect and kindness while you learn and engage in practical skill application. Whether this is the first time you are taking a First Aid Course or you are recertifying, the instruction experience will be positive.
