John Paul “JP” Oliver, Chief Instructor

JP is a Captain with the Panama City Fire Department (FL), a Chief instructor for Wright Rescue Solutions, and a Florida State certified Fire Instructor. With over 13 years of service, he is in charge of his department’s Florida State USAR team relative to Rope and Confined Space Rescue and heads up their instructional staff for Rapid Intervention and Firefighter Escape programs. John Paul is heavily involved with our Rescue training, Rescue Standby and Firefighter Escape divisions. A wealth of knowledge and experience, he provides a great asset to our program.