David has been a firefighter/paramedic for over 19 years, and now holds the rank of Lieutenant. He has been training with John Farnam at Defense Training International (DTI) for 8 years and became an instructor in 2009.
He’s been a Staff Instructor with Fortress from the beginning, and not only assists, but assumes the role of Lead Instructor on a regular basis, specializing in teaching our Tactical Medical Program.
Firearm And Tactical Schools Attended
Defense Training International (DTI)
John & Vicki Farnam
- Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Pistol
- Urban Rifle
- Shotgun
- Tactical Medical
- Instructors’ Program
Strike Tactical
Henk Iverson
- Defensive Blade
- Handgun 1 & 2
- Open Hands Defense
Badlands Tactical
- Sniper Level I
Jeff Tinsley
- Defensive Blade Level I
Firearm Instruction Certifications
Defense Training International
- Staff Instructor
National Rifle Association (NRA)
- Certified Pistol Instructor
- Personal Protection Inside the Home
- Personal Protection Outside the Home