Hello, I'm Victor Short with the HEN army. I work full time as a Captain for Corona de Tucson Fire district and have been with HEN Technologies since the end on 2025. I'm passionate about continuing to improve the fire service in everything that I do, and outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family or mountain biking.

I have 26 years in the fire service. I began my journey as a Fire Explorer in the bay area, followed by a short period with CAL Fire (CDF at the time) and have been with the Sacramento Fire Department for 19 years. I work as a Firefighter on Engine 6 in Oak Park. I have a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services Management from Union Institute & University and an Associate of Science in Fire Science Technology from Chabot College. I teach multiple SFT classes (FC3, ILFT-FF, ILFT-AS, RIC, FFS) and have served as a drill instructor for the Sacramento Fire Academy, the California Regional Fire Academy, and currently as the operations officer of the American River College Fire Academy. I am the Live Fire Training Coordinator for the Sacramento Fire Training Division.

I have served as a career firefighter and company officer for over 15 years. I hold Fire Officer II and Local Government Leadership Development certificates, supported by a Graduate Degree in Disaster and Emergency Management. My passion is helping drive a culture of aggressive engine company work, with a victim first mentality, supported by modern strategies & tactics, utilizing the very best technology and equipment.

I have served in the fire service for sixteen years. I am currently a full-time firefighter and part-time battalion chief. I am dedicated to search tactics and engine operations.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

My name is Sean Connell, I’m a 4th generation firefighter and currently work in Southern Maine. I’ve been a HEN Army member since September of ‘25 and it’s been an absolute blast to go around, flow some water with fellow brothers and sisters around my state. #FlowsNotFractions

I started my journey as a second generation Firefighter in 2010 as Paid-On-Call and worked my way to shifts, gaining Fire Officer III, Submerged Vehicle Escape/Rescue, HAZMAT TECH I and many other certifications along the way. First and foremost I am an aggressive interior Firefighter with a strong belief in training, that no structure is vacant until WE have cleared it and always expect fire, expect victims and be ready to DO YOUR JOB!

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

I am a 16 year veteran of the fire service. I started as a volunteer, moved to part time and for the last 11 years have been full time. I am proud to be a member of the HEN army serving the state of Ohio and bringing my knowledge and love for the fire service to be able to demo HEN’s innovative products.

Kevin Sibbett is a fourth-generation volunteer firefighter with over 38 years of service. He currently serves as Assistant Fire Chief for the City of Pottsville, PA. Kevin has been a PA Level Suppression Instructor since 2006 and an Adjunct Instructor with the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy since 2007. He serves as Training Committee Chairman for the Schuykill County Fire Chiefs Association and holds multiple National Pro Board certifications.

I’m a second-generation firefighter who began my career as a volunteer, inspired by my father who retired as Fire Chief of the Roswell Fire Department. In 2008, I joined RFD and worked my way up from Firefighter to Driver and eventually Lieutenant. After 15 years of service, I continued my career by joining Eddy County Fire & Rescue as a Battalion Chief, and I currently live in Shallowater, Texas.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

Robert “Bo” Vest is a 25-year student of the fire service and a Captain in the Training Division of the Little Rock Fire Department, with extensive experience as an engine officer, heavy rescue member, and paramedic. His fireground philosophy centers on aggressive, efficient water application and disciplined nozzle work—principles that directly reflect the design and intent of HEN Nozzles. As a HEN Nozzles instructor and representative, Bo delivers practical, experience-driven training that helps firefighters maximize nozzle performance where it matters most: on the fireground.

Third generation firefighter with 17 years of service starting as a volunteer and now a Deputy Chief of Training/Prevention. Passionate in delivering realistic training that delivers a high quality product to those we serve. I pride myself on building a culture of professionals, not participants.

Current serving as a contract hazmat firefighter. I am a former Deputy Fire Chief of Golden, BC with several years of service starting as a Paid on Call Firefighter there. I enjoy the hit it hard philosophy of any suppression company and that the right equipment helps make a difference and the seconds sometimes needed to make a save be life or property. Currently certified in NFPA 1001 (firefighting), 1002(apperatus driver/operator), 1006(rescue), 1021(fire officer), 1031(fire inspector), 1033(fire investigator), 1041(fire service instructor lvl 2), 1045(fire and life safety educator) and a wildland fire instructor for S100/185.

Trevor Holliday has served in the fire service for over 15 years and currently works as a Fireman with Black Forest Fire Rescue in Colorado. He is a certified Instructor II, Live Fire Instructor, and is CPSE Fire Officer credentialed. Trevor is passionate about developing firefighters through realistic, high-quality training that builds competence, confidence, and pride in the job.

I have been in the fire service for over 16 years now having worked for two full time career departments, one of which I currently serve as a Captain at a busy Engine Company in the Metro Atlanta area. I am a certified Georgia Smoke Diver, a certified Technical Rescue Technician, and have also retired with 20 years in the South Carolina National Guard ending my career as a Combat Medic. My passion is creating intelligent and aggressive nozzlemen/women, and building future leaders for the fire service.

Full time fireman in Carbondale, Illinois. Field Staff Instructor for Illinois Fire Service Institute. All things Engine work. All things The Nozzle Forward.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

I don’t know everything, and I am a student of my profession. I’m blessed to have been in the fire service for over thirtyfive years, and am passionate about sharing what I’ve learned with others. If someone can benefit from lessons I’ve learned the hard (and sometimes painful) way I learned, well, thats a good day!

I've spent the last 10 years in the fire service between career and volunteer departments. I love everything this job has to offer, its more than a job for me its a lifestyle. It has taken me places I could never have imagined outside of it. God has blessed me with an amazing life in the fire service and I can't wait to see what else is to come.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

Michael Kotzo is a 22-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). He previously served with Engine 69 and is currently assigned to Ladder 28 in Harlem. Born and raised in Pennsylvania. In addition to his operational experience, he is a certified instructor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bringing extensive field knowledge and leadership to training and education.

I have served in the fire service for over 13 years, maintaining a heavy focus on nozzle operations and hose mechanics. I’m passionate about training and mentoring new members, helping them build the skills and confidence to excel in the field and in life.

I fell in love with the Fire Service after (literally) living in a combination firehouse as an intern for three years straight. Although cancer tried to slow me down, I’ve been a student of the craft for almost 14 years and am driven by a passion for realistic training, sharing knowledge/experience passed along to me and empowering others. I put my nose to the grindstone for “THEM” because that’s what I would expect if my family ever needed the Fire Department. In my high efficiency-era.

Captain Stephen Adams is a career firefighter and company officer with the Little Rock Fire Department, currently assigned to the busiest engine company in the state. As an instructor and advocate for HEN Nozzles, he focuses on practical, aggressive water application and real-world engine company operations that make firefighters more effective on the fireground. He is passionate about training, leadership, and giving firefighters tools that work when it matters most.

I have been a student of the fire service for over fourteen years, serving with three different departments. I am proud to serve with Calgary Fire, Foothills County and High River Fire. Early in my career, I adopted the motto "I am here for we; we are here for them," which continues to guide my decisions and actions as my moral compass in the fire service. Whether serving the citizens in my community, working alongside fellow firefighters, or teaching and mentoring students, I am committed to continuous improvement and to finding new ways to strengthen my skills, competence, and effectiveness as a fireman. Outside of the fire service, I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring the outdoors, including the mountains, hunting, fishing and practising archery...usually in that order, weather permitting.

My 20+ year firefighting career has been built on hands-on frontline work, and a commitment to effective, disciplined fireground tactics. I'm very proud to apply that experience to supporting HEN Technologies as they design products designed for real-world firefighting.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

I’ve been serving in the fire service since 2014, starting out as a volunteer and now proudly serving as a full-time Captain with the Bonneville County Fire District. From the beginning, I’ve been driven by a passion for learning, training, and mastering every aspect of the job. Today, that same enthusiasm fuels my mission to share knowledge and hands-on experience—especially when it comes to demonstrating the performance and capabilities of HEN nozzles in real-world scenarios.

Nate Ginley, 18 years in the Fire service. Currently a Lieutenant at South Madison Fire Territory in Indiana.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

I have been in the fire service for 13 years. Both career and volunteer. I am now an assistant chief for a rural fire department in Montana. My areas of specialty are Wildland Urban Interface and with Hazardous Materials.

Eric is a retired fire Captain, serving 34 years of service. He is an active fire service instructor holding qualifications in numerous disciplines. If you would like to have a product demonstration scheduled please let us know.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

I spent 27 years as a career firefighter retiring as Assistant Chief and have 37 years as a volunteer firefighter and currently serve as a Deputy Chief. I am currently the firefighting instructor for a high school career and technology center. I am passionate about training and enjoy both teaching and learning in the fire service.

I’m a 30-year veteran of the fire service currently serving as a Battalion Chief in North Texas.

I’m Cory Payton, a fire engineer with the Twain Harte Fire Department, proud to serve my community and the fire service. I support HEN and the positive impact they’re making by pushing the fire service forward through advocacy, innovation, and support for firefighters.

I started my career in 2014 at the Langdon Fire department. After stops in BC Wildfire and Medicine Hat Fire, I find myself at the Heritage Pointe Firehall in Foothills county. I am passionate about advancing my skills and training new recruits as they begin there careers.

I have 19 years in the fire service. Started out as a volunteer in my home town. My interests are pump and engine operations. I’m a fire officer, instructor, technical rescuer and most importantly, a student of the game.

I am a U.S. Navy Veteran (10 years; Desert Storm Vet and have been a career firefighter paramedic for 27 years. I am a Fire Instructor III and I teach HAZMAT, Live Fire and run the recruit training in my department. I currently am assigned to my departments Special Hazards Operations Team. I love learning and honing my skills and passing on these lessons to others.

I began my Service when I was a Junior in High School back in 1998. My passion for Training and putting THEM FIRST grows stronger everyday. Service and Training Your Replacement has been my daily goal.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

I have served in the fire service for over 37 years with several volunteer fire departments and for a few years with a career department. I have served in many roles and capacities, which have shown me all sides of the fire service from entry level firefighter, training, administration, and financial. My priorities now are on team building, sharing information between other departments, safety, and supporting the mental health of fellow firefighters.

Hello, I’m Jeff Russell from North Carolina. I’ve spent nearly 25 years in the fire service, including 20 years with a career department where I currently serve as a Lieutenant. My biggest passions are engine company operations, water supply, and pumping operations.   I’m also a qualified North Carolina Instructor for Firefighter, Driver Operator Pumps, Driver Operator Aerials, and Driver Operator Water Supply. Sharing knowledge and experience with others in the fire service is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do, and I take pride in my commitment to advancing training and operational excellence across the fire service.

I've been a career fireman in the PNW for 8 years, 3 years in Salem Oregon. I co-own a training company, with my dad a career fire officer. I have a passion for bringing science to the fire service. Outside of work, I am a father, a family man, and an outdoor hobbyist.

I have served as a volunteer firefighter/EMT for over 20 years. Spent part of my sales career in the firefighting equipment industry focused on water flow products. I am excited to work with HEN and to show the fire service a better way to fight fire.

I have served in the fire service for over 20 years. I believe in faith, family, friends, and the fire service specifically in that order. I have been blessed with an amazing wife and daughter who are at the heart of everything I do.

Firefighter Paramedic. 17 years in the Fire Service. I eat, sleep, and breathe this profession. I’m a student of the job. I love to train and also pass on what I’ve learned. More than a job, it’s a calling!

I have over 15 years of experience in the fire service, starting as a volunteer and progressing to a career firefighter. I also have a strong background in product demonstrations and business, and I hold a degree in Risk Management from McGill University. I am passionate about new fire technology.

I have been a firefighter with Ottawa for 27 years and I am currently a Captain/Acting District Chief. Since day one I have had a passion to learn everything about firefighting and I have found that the best way to learn is to teach. I have taught various topics over the years and I am currently our Live Fire working group chair which deals with all Live Fire evolutions and runs the Fire Dynamics Program. Certified Fire Officer 1, Fire Instructor 2.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

I work full-time as the Training Officer for Caterpillar Fire. I also work part-time as an Assistant Chief for Dunlap Fire. I also Instruct with the Illinois Fire Service Institute. I have been in the fire service since 2007.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

I started my journey as a second generation Firefighter in 2010 as Paid-On-Call and worked my way to shifts, gaining Fire Officer III, Submerged Vehicle Escape/Rescue, HAZMAT TECH I and many other certifications along the way. First and foremost I am an aggressive interior Firefighter with a strong belief in training, that no structure is vacant until WE have cleared it and always expect fire, expect victims and be ready to DO YOUR JOB!

13 years in the fire service. I am passionate about engine company operations and always trying to get better at the basics. The basics win everytime!

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.

Jim Renninger is a retired Deputy Chief of the Philadelphia Fire Department with 35 years of dedicated service. Over the course of his career, he held leadership roles including Deputy Chief, Battalion Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, and Firefighter/EMT. As Deputy Chief, Jim managed and supervised large-scale suppression operations across the City of Philadelphia, overseeing staffing for up to 31 fire companies. Jim previously served in the US Army being station in Frankfurt, Germany.

Kevin Cate is a 2nd generation fireman and an engine company lieutenant for a busy county fire department in the East Tennessee valley, where he also serves as a fire academy instructor. Kevin also is the founder of Ethos of Fire specializing in limited staffing training.

Firefighter with a passion for hands-on training and advancing fireground performance. Dedicated to serving the community, improving safety, and helping others master modern nozzle techniques.