Vehicle Recovery is a dangerous activity, and as with any dangerous activity, people should be trained on their recovery gear before they use it in the field. Safe-Xtract has developed a professional training course that covers all aspects of vehicle recovery and use of all vehicle recovery components found in the Safe-Xtract Vehicle Recovery Kit. This Safe-Xtract Vehicle Recovery Training Course is offered only through select International 4WD Trainers Association Instructors who have subsequently been certified to become Safe-Xtract Certified Instructors. The Safe-Xtract Vehicle Recovery Training course includes both conceptual and practical instruction, with a morning spent in the classroom setting followed by hands-on instruction in the field.
CHRIS COLE
Chris is the founder of Safe-Xtract and experienced within the education and training industries. He is skilled in negotiation, intelligence analysis, business planning, operations management, engineering and government affairs. He has extensive personal expedition travel experience and his academic qualifications include a graduate degree in Adult Education from Cornell University. Chris is also a Military and Special Forces veteran and an experienced business professional.
BILL BURKE
Bill is the founder of the International 4-Wheel Drive Trainers Association (I4WDTA), owner of Bill Burke’s 4-Wheeling America LLC, and a permitted outfitter guide through the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM). He teaches all aspects of 4-wheel driving to anyone who uses a 4-wheel drive vehicle for recreation or business, and plans and leads experiential back country vacation trips for individuals, families, clubs, and businesses.
CHAD ACHTEMICHUK
Chad is the owner of ARC Off-Road Training Ltd. and is a certified trainer with the International 4WD Trainers’ Association, Safe-Xtract and the Canada Safety Council. He has over 20 years of off-road experience consisting of operations with two and four wheeled vehicles in challenging operational environments.
ERIC BROWN
Eric runs Ohio-based Trailhead 4×4 LLC, northeast Ohio’s premier Land Rover enthusiast shop that offers repairs, general maintenance, upgrades, accessories, and custom builds.
JOEY PITTS
Joey is the founder of North Texas-based Pitts 4×4 Company, which offers 4-wheel drive training, education, and consulting services. His organization believes that off-road education and environment awareness is crucial in maintaining driver-passenger-vehicle safety so we can each continue our passion for years to come.
MATT BALAZS
Matt is the founder of Colorado-based On Trail Training and has over 20 years of experience as a professional off-road guide in the Colorado High Country. His organization offers classes for anyone with an interest in traveling off-road in a full-size vehicle.
SCOTT PARKER
Scott is a seasoned I4WDTA instructor with a background in training Law Enforcement, Commercial and Recreational students in off road driving and Vehicle Recovery. More information on Scott’s training services can be found at ETS Consulting.
THOMAS BURTON
Thomas is the founder of Black Side Solutions, LLC, an organization that provides consulting, military procurement, defense acquisitions, product testing and evaluation.
STEPHEN HAUGHEY
Stephen runs XDrive Advanced Driver Training, a leading Four Wheel Drive Training provider in Australia. He is the highest qualified Four Wheel Drive trainer in Australia and the only Four Wheel Drive trainer in Australasia certified by the International Four Wheel Drive Trainers’ Association.
WILL GILLETTE
Will is is co-owner of Backroad 4WD Traning, an off road driving and vehicle recovery training organization located in the Pacific Northwest region that serves the recreational, industrial and government markets.
MICHAEL BLOCK
Michael Block is the co-owner of Backroad 4WD Training, which conducts driver and recovery training for commercial/industry, NGOs, SAR teams, and recreational 4 wheel drive operators.
JOHN BRADSHAW
John has experience working in multiple countries and vehicle platforms. He is the Owner of Twin Mountain Off Road Adventure LLC, a West Virginia-based facility for off-road driving and recovery training.
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