Meet Gerald Fluge

The Firefighter's Journey

Gerald Fluge credits two experiences in childhood with his career choice in safety and rescue. Playing with matches, he caught a desk on fire. And when a train derailed in Mississauga, a firefighter carried him beyond the fire line to see what was taking place.

His boyhood dream became a reality in 1989 when Gerald was hired on as a firefighter with the City of Toronto; he is currently a Captain with the City of Toronto Fire Services. He has also served as a volunteer firefighter with the Township of Springwater and completed a one-year firefighter exchange in Darwin, Australia.

Teaching Style & Instructional Philosophy

Gerald is a shift training instructor in various disciplines within operations in the City of Toronto Fire Services and is qualified as a trainer/facilitator at the Ontario Fire College.

Earlier work experience in a manufacturing environment and a successful entrepreneurial venture for four years gave Gerald the background and practical perspective to serve the widely varied needs of his corporate and individual clients.

Overall Organization Qualifications

To enhance training qualifications and experience, First in Safety Training key personnel are active health-care professionals and professional first-responders. This provides a unique perspective of having used the exact techniques being taught in the field regularly and knowing first-hand their lifesaving value.

“I am proud that for over ten years, countless satisfied clients attest to the fact that I have provided conscientious, up to the minute standards in all my training responsibilities. I am pleased to be known as an instructor who delivers content of a serious nature in an entertaining fashion.”

— Gerald Fluge, Owner & Founder

Official Credentials

• Toronto Fire Captain: 28+ years active fire & rescue operations
• Canadian Red Cross: Authorized Training Partner (International)
• IHSA Approved Provider: CPO Working at Heights Provider
• Ontario Fire College: Qualified Facilitator & Instructor
• WSIB Recognized: Workplace Safety & Health Provider
• First Responder Instructor: Advanced pre-hospital care specialist

On-Site Service Areas

Gerald Fluge and First in Safety Training conduct private group sessions directly at your business facility or worksite across:

"Kevin Neil says he’s hired a number of health & safety and first aid instructors over the years, but answering a cold call from Gerald Fluge was the smartest thing he’s ever done. 'He turned out to be the most awesome instructor we’ve ever had. With his fire department experience, he brought real life events and people were glued to his presentation.'"

"At Western we have not only a legal responsibility to provide qualified First Aid training to our staff but a moral imperative to do so. G&D services have come to fit nicely with these ideals and have always been ready and willing to accommodate dates and flexible hours. After every course there is always positive feedback from the candidates about Gerald."

"Gerald's training works for any setting... certainly for commercial or industrial settings, as well as anybody who works out in the field somewhere."

"He took away that text-book type of learning that usually puts people to sleep within minutes and Gerald brought it close to home. He was excellent."