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Great learning experience with hands-on training

Learned a lot and in a fun and interesting way. The training was full of great knowledge to have.

I expected a week of boring "safety training" and instead, got EXACTLY the opposite! Our Instructor was knowledgeable, funny and delivered the materials in a way each of us could relate to! By the time Friday came round, our group was more like a team (thanks to the Trainer) and I was kind of sad to see it end. Excellent job, I'll definitely be back!

Clarence Willard

Clarence brings a wide range of certifications and expertise to the classroom. He is a certified instructor trainer for the Health & Safety Institute and the American Red Cross, teaching CPR/AED, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Remote First Aid. He holds Department of Defense certifications in HazMat, firefighting, rescue operations, and instruction. Clarence is also a certified trainer in Powered Industrial Truck operation, Fall Protection, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, and USACE EM-385 compliance. His background includes leadership roles on large-scale civil construction projects as a Site Safety and Health Officer and Safety Manager.

Clarence Willard brings over 30 years of dedicated experience in fire service, safety training, and emergency response. Clarence is a dynamic and relatable instructor with a deep commitment to helping workers across industries build safer habits and return home safely each day.

Clarence began his career in 1989 as a firefighter and EMT, responding to fires, medical emergencies, rescues, and hazardous material incidents. Alongside his public service, he also spent several years working in general labor and construction. That dual perspective—of both frontline responder and boots-on-the-ground worker—helped shape his unique teaching style when he entered the world of safety training in 1998.

Today, Clarence brings a wide range of certifications and expertise to the classroom. He is a certified instructor trainer for the Health & Safety Institute and the American Red Cross, teaching CPR/AED, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Remote First Aid. He holds Department of Defense certifications in HazMat, firefighting, rescue operations, and instruction. Clarence is also a certified trainer in Powered Industrial Truck operation, Fall Protection, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, and USACE EM-385 compliance. His background includes leadership roles on large-scale civil construction projects as a Site Safety and Health Officer and Safety Manager.

One of Clarence’s most meaningful experiences is hearing from former students who share how his training changed the way they work—and ultimately helped them prevent injuries. “I believe what makes me a great instructor is my ability to reflect on my own successes and failures in the field,” he says. “That real-world perspective allows me to connect with learners and guide them toward safer outcomes.”