Leadership and Skills Training for Emergency Services Professionals and Business
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Testimonials
"Chief Snider put on an amazing RIT course. His passion and knowledge were engaging and infectious and inspired me to become a better firefighter. His passion for firefighter fitness and creating positive attitudes in the fire service was inspirational and impacts me daily."
Jeff Peterson
Firefighter
City of Summerland
“Jeff Snider is perhaps the best instructor I have had in my 20 years with the fire service. His blend of knowledge and passion is absolute tops! Whether a rookie or a seasoned vet, you will learn something when you work with Snides and you will be glad you did."
"Keep up the amazing work and don’t quit teaching!"
Brent Murdoch
POC District Chief
Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service
"I was fortunate enough to take a 'RIT' training with Jeff and Simon, and was amped for 7 weeks straight!
Jeff Snider is one of those rare individuals who is not only smart, kickass, and incredibly resourceful but also creates an uplifting team spirit that supersedes 99.9% of every training or course I've ever taken.
Jeff is the real deal and a genuine WIN/WIN thinker. Jeff and I stayed in touch and he continued to support me on my quest to becoming an epic FireFighter.
He answered all my questions and shared his wealth of knowledge for weeks to come. Come to think of it, he still does to this day!"
Bodhi Britsom
Firefighter
Salt Spring Fire Department
"Jeff does not know the meaning of the word ”average”. In everything he does he is motivating, positive and team-orientated. He is bold and innovative and his constant quest to be a leader has led Jeff to be a highly respected professional.
Jeff is optimistic, social and personal – attributes that make him adept as a motivator and in bringing the best out of others. His integrity, commitment to excellence, energy and enthusiasm have earned him his reputation as a leader. His goal is success for everyone, whatever it takes!
Jeff has a compelling and relatable presentation style that captivates an audience and encourages them to explore the benefits of mindful, servant leadership."
Suzanne Adams
Life Coach / Mentorship
“Awesome presentation. Very informative & inspirational. Thanks Jeff!!”
Leadership seminar feedback
"A great Workshop. Learned so much about leadership and how that impacts my personal growth. Very informative. Thank you so much"
Leadership seminar feedback
"First off. I loved this course! Always great leadership content time after time."
Leadership seminar feedback
"The format of the entire day was fantastic. Engaging, interactive and informative"
Leadership seminar feedback
"We recently had Jeff and Simon from Practical N Tactical work with our Kemano emergency response crew on some rope rescue and then firefighting skills, and the experience was genuinely refreshing. Having instructors with lifelong careers in firefighting made a huge difference—they weren’t just teaching theory, they were backing everything up with real-world experience and practical insight. Both Jeff and Simon were highly personable, approachable, and easy to learn from. They created an environment where everyone felt comfortable asking questions and getting involved. Their hands-on training style really stood out—they took the time to make sure every member of the crew understood the skills being taught and could apply them confidently. It’s clear they take pride in what they do and put in the effort to ensure their training is both effective and engaging. We came away with stronger skills, better knowledge, and a lot more confidence as a team. Highly recommended."
Lucas Oke
Rio Tinto ERT
Kemano, BC
"Jeff has helped me with training my female Belgian Malinois since I got her. No nonsense and practical obedience and protection training which is turning her into an incredible dog. His knowledge of the breed and training really shines in his own dogs. I look forward to the next phase of training which includes advanced protection and scent detection."
Darren Fairburn
Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services
Captain and K9 Handler
