Meet your instructor: ron Huffman
Learn from an industry expert who has lived both sides of the incident. His unique professional crossover ensures that every class receives real-world, actionable training rooted in technical reality.
Ronald D. Huffman
Sr. Instructor / Owner
Ronald D. Huffman is the Owner and Senior Instructor of Responder Training Enterprises (RTE). He has dedicated his career to providing practical realistic training for first responders across the country. His unique combination of fire service and propane industry experience gives students the knowledge and confidence to respond safely and effectively.
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With several years in the propane industry repairing and constructing bulk trucks and LP systems for Paul Akers, Inc., Ron decided to build a training system like no other. He wanted a system that included emergency shutoffs that were manned during every evolution (no electronics to fail). With support from Paul Akers Inc., Hanna Hose Reels and several others he built a training system which includes a 500 gallon tank and Christmas tree that is still use today. They’ve both seen fire after fire since 1990 and are ready for more.
The newest traveling training prop is a 650 gallon “Water Injection” training prop that will allow RTE to come to your site and conduct live water injection and flaring operations. We’ll post updates as they’re available.
Credentials & Experience
- Past Battalion Chief “A” shift, New Castle Fire Department Local 1722 – on the job since 1989
- Has held the rank of Firefighter, Driver, Lieutenant and Battalion Chief
- Kennard Vol. Fire Department – since 1986
- Shirley Vol. Fire Department – 1985-1986
- Henry County Emergency Management Agency Director – since 2000
- Henry County Local Emergency Planning Committee Chairman – since 1999
- Pres. Responder Training, Inc. – since 1989
areas of expertise
- Propane Emergency Response
- Propane Flaring Operations
- Water Injection Techniques
- Hazard Recognition & Risk Assessment
- Incident Command & Scene Management
- Live Burn & Practical Evaluations
- Training Program Development
HANDS-ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Practical propane response training built from real-world incident experience.
Propane Response 101 to Advanced Tactics™
2 DAYS
Practical classroom, field, and shop-based training covering system behavior, incident response, and effective response tactics.
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Propane Response 101 to Advanced Tactics™
8 HOURS
Topics include propane properties, safe response tactics, tank handling, flaring, water injection, piping systems, pressure management, and more.
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First on the Scene to a Propane Incident
2-4 HOURS
Tactical options, evacuation, vapor & heat management, water application, and lessons from past incidents, and hands-on familiarization.
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Propane Incident Refresher Course™
4 HOURS
Incident scenarios, vapor & heat management, water application, leak management, scene safety, and info needed for incoming resources.
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Practical training and equipment information for responders.