Captain James McGregor
Lead Instructor/Co-Owner
With over two decades of frontline emergency service experience, I bring real-world knowledge, leadership, and passion to every class I teach.
I currently serve as a Captain with Tampa FD, where I have progressed through the ranks as Firefighter, Paramedic, Lieutenant, and now Captain. Throughout my career, I have also served as Acting District Chief, Hazardous Materials Technician, Critical Care Technician, and Paramedic Field Training Officer. I am proud to serve as a Training Instructor for my Department’s Training Division helping shape the next generation of firefighters and paramedics.
In addition to my fire service career, I retired as a Gunnery Sergeant (E7) from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years of honorable service, including 7 years Active Duty and 13 years in the Reserves. My assignments included HMX-1 Presidential Helicopter Squadron, where I earned a Presidential Service Badge, as well as leadership roles with 4th ANGLICO, 4th Amphibious Assault Battalion, and Combat Logistics Regiment 45 having served as a Radio Operator/Radio Chief. I have had multiple deployments during my military career in support of OIF/OEF.
Academically, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University and an Associate of Science in Fire Science Technology from Hillsborough Community College.
I hold certifications in
-Fire Officer 1, Fire Officer 2, Fire Officer 3, and Fire Officer 4
-Fire Instructor 3
-Live Fire Training Instructor
-Fire Inspector 1
-Haz-Mat Tech
-Paramedic
-CPR/BLS instructor
-ACLS instructor
-EVOC instructor
Through my CPR, ACLS, and Fire Service training programs, my mission is simple: provide high-quality, realistic, and practical instruction that prepares students to perform confidently when lives are on the line. Whether you are a healthcare provider, first responder, or member of the community, you will receive professional, engaging, and standards-driven training grounded in real-world experience.
Captain Sean Comito
Lead Instructor/Co-Owner
I currently serve as a Captain at Tampa FD. With 23 years of dedicated service at Tampa FD, I bring extensive real-world experience in emergency response, leadership, and advanced life support care. I serve as a team medic for the Lightning, Bucs, USF Bulls, and Rays. I am a certified Paramedic with advanced training in critical patient care, technical rescue, and fireground operations.
As a certified Rope Technician, I have specialized experience in technical rescue environments requiring precision, safety, and teamwork. I also hold Instructor II certification, allowing me to train and mentor the next generation of firefighters and emergency responders.
In addition, I am ACLS and CPR Instructor certified, ensuring the highest standards of emergency cardiovascular care and life-saving instruction.
I hold certifications in:
-Fire Instructor 2
-Haz -Mat Tech
-Rope Rescue Tech 2
-Paramedic
-CPR/BLS Instructor
-ACLS Instructor
My mission is to combine hands-on field experience with high-quality instruction to prepare responders for real-world emergencies.
Captain Willie Glass (Retired)
Instructor
Currently retired Captain from Tampa FD with over 3 decades of frontline emergency service experience. Served Tampa FD from 1994-2024. I progressed through the ranks as Firefighter, Acting D/E, Paramedic, Rescue Lieutenant and retired as Captain. Throughout my career, I also served as Acting District Chief, Hazardous Materials Tech, Critical Care Tech, PFTO, Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, Live Fire Adjunct and Team Medic for the Lightning, Bucs, Tampa Bay Storm, and USF Bulls. I'm currently a part time Training Instructor for Tampa FD and EMT instructor for Aparicio Technical College. Academically, I hold an A/S degree in Emergency Medicine from Hillsborough Community College.
I hold certifications in:
-Fire Inspector I
- Paramedic
- CPR/BLS Instructor
- ACLS Instructor
- EVOC Instructor
- Fire Instructor 2
Firefighter/Paramedic Shane McGregor
Adjunct Instructor
With nearly two decades of 911 EMS experience as both a single-cert Paramedic and a Firefighter/Paramedic, I bring a broad and practical perspective to the field. I currently serve with St. Petersburg FD, and throughout my career I’ve worked in several high-volume departments operating under diverse protocols and serving varied patient populations. These experiences have given me a well-rounded understanding of how emergency services function across different systems, and what it truly takes to succeed in the field. Training has always been a central part of my career. In every department I’ve worked in, I’ve been involved in education and mentorship. I’ve spent the majority of my time as a paramedic serving as a preceptor for college programs, helping guide students from the classroom into the realities of the field. Watching new providers grow into confident clinicians is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. My teaching style is hands-on and field-focused. I believe training should mirror real-world scenarios as closely as possible. I lecture from the standpoint of how the job actually works, blending clinical knowledge with practical application and decision-making under pressure. I also believe growth requires ownership. I give students the opportunity to self-reflect and identify where they feel improvement is needed before offering my own feedback. That process builds stronger, more self-aware providers.
Firefighter/Paramedic Dwanue Johnson
Adjunct Instructor
