Founder:

Erin McGruder specializes in curriculum and instructor development as a fire service state training agency staff member of 11 years. She holds a master’s degree in public affairs and is currently studying educational psychology and adult learning at the doctorial level.

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McGruder has been a firefighter/EMT for more than 22 years. She serves as a Planning Team Manager for a FEMA USAR. She is a Planning Team Manager and retired canine handler for a State USAR team.

 

McGruder is a National Fallen Firefighter Foundation Fellow and volunteers as a state advocate for the Everyone Goes Home program. Additionally, she serves as a Director At Large for the International Society for Fire Service Instructors.