Forest Reeder
Chief (ret.)
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Making a Difference Training & Incident Safety Solutions
United States
Forest Reeder began his fire service career in 1978 and retired as Fire Chief in Tinley Park (IL) in 2021. He is the author of Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, 4th edition, and co-author of Fire and Emergency Services Instructor. He has worked extensively in training and instruction, leadership development, and incident safety. In 2008, he received the ISFSI/FDIC George D. Post Instructor of the Year award, considered the nation's highest recognition for fire service instructors.