About On Fire Training

Growing up, my time was spent Competitive Power Lifting, Scuba Diving, and helping others. I didn’t know it at the time, but these three passions would shape my life. 

In 1994, I started working at an Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center as a State Licensed Massage Therapist, National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer, and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Instructor. I specialized in Kinesiology and Functional Training, which allowed me to work with professional tennis and golf athletes, along with guiding youth sports hopefuls. 

Along this path, I started running into individuals asking me to prepare them for the fire academy. As my momentum and interest in this area grew, I migrated away from sports athletic training and moved towards tactical athletic training. In January of 2000, all my passions merged together and I became a Firefighter Paramedic for a Florida Fire Department that had a Dive Rescue Team. 

During my career as a fire fighter, I worked my way up to becoming a Captain which allowed me to help others in many different areas. I created department trainings and competitions, while continuing to train tactical athletes along with traditional personal training. I assisted the fire department with conditioning new recruits, probationary employees, and on-shift personnel to help achieve department expectations. 

After retiring and moving to Saint Johns County, Florida in the summer of 2023, I continue to follow my passion and help others achieve their health and fitness goals. Let me know how I can support you!

Michael