Founders

Jeff Ponds
Engineer, Heavy Rescue 1
Orlando Fire Department

Jeff (pictured right) is a third generation fireman who is currently assigned to Orlando Fire Department’s Heavy Rescue 1, and a member of the OFD Technical Rescue Team. Jeff has been serving with OFD for the last 14 years, many of which were on the busiest truck companies in Orlando. Prior to OFD Jeff served with another agency for 5 years.

Jeff serves as the Program Manager for the Central Florida Fire Academy’s Special Operations & Truck Company Programs. He is a Rescue Specialist on Florida Task Force 4 (FL-TF4) and has been on various USAR deployments.


Jimm Walsh
Captain, Training
Winter Park Fire Department

Jimm (pictured left) serves as Winter Park Fire Department’s Training Officer, and member of the WPFD Technical Rescue Team. Prior to his promotion and assignment to the Training Division, Jimm served as the Engineer on Truck 61. Jimm has been serving with WPFD for the last 10 years, after serving with another agency for 2 years.

Jimm serves an instructor for the Central Florida Fire Academy’s Special Operations & Truck Company Programs, and former Fire Officer Program Manager. He is a Rescue Specialist on Florida Task Force 4 (FL-TF4) and has been on various USAR deployments, including Hurricane Katrina.


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