Battalion 1 Consultants

10/30/2026

REAL FEEDBACK. REAL DATA. REAL IMPACT.
The Student's Voice Matters!

At B1C First Responders, a division of Battalion 1 Consultants, we believe education and training should do more than check a box or fulfill a continuing education requirement. It should inspire growth, challenge thinking, strengthen performance, and ultimately improve patient care.

As we reflect on the EMS courses delivered throughout 2026, we wanted to share some powerful takeaways from those who matter most: THE STUDENTS!

Real feedback from real students.
Their voices offer valuable insight into what works, what challenges them, and how we can keep elevating the learning experience.

Training that makes a difference.
It's not simply about completing a course. It's about walking away with greater confidence, stronger skills, and knowledge you can apply on the very next call.

The impact goes beyond the classroom.
Every lesson learned, every skill strengthened, and every conversation sparked can make a difference when our first responders return to serve their communities.

And here's what matters most: WE ARE LISTENING!
At B1C, we believe continuous improvement starts with honest feedback. We use that feedback to challenge our own methods, improve our programs, and ensure the education we deliver remains relevant, engaging, and impactful.

Beyond the numbers, it's about people. The students we teach, the professionals they become, and the communities they serve.

To every EMS professional and agency that welcomed our team into your classroom this year, THANK YOU! Your dedication to learning and improving your craft is what drives us to raise the standard.

Ready to take your agency's training to the next level?
It starts with a conversation.
Gregory Doltz - CJ Dickinson - Christopher Kannaley - Jen Barone

🌐 www.battalion1consultants.com
📞 877-380-9911

10/25/2026

POWERFUL CONVERSATIONS. REAL CHALLENGES. STRONGER ORGANIZATIONS.

What an incredible few days at the EMS & FIRE PRO Expo at Mohegan Sun in CT!

The Battalion 1 Consultants (B1C) team, comprised of CJ Dickinson II, Gregory Doltz, and Jen Barone, had the opportunity to engage with first responders, organizational leaders, and dedicated professionals who came ready to do more than exchange business cards.

They came with questions. Real questions. Tough questions. Questions that matter.

How do we strengthen our organization? How do we develop better leaders? Are our programs truly working for our people? How do we move beyond simply doing things the way they've always been done? And most importantly, what can we do better?

These conversations drive us at B1C First Responders.

Whether it's strengthening the 4-P's — Programs, Policies, Procedures, and Plans, developing leadership at every level, elevating education and training, or building a stronger strategic mindset, our mission remains the same:

Help organizations move from where they are to where they have the potential to be.

Our conversations also highlighted the importance of innovative training approaches, stronger classroom engagement, and leadership that begins with the person looking back at us in the mirror.

We're not interested in simply checking boxes or delivering another class. We're interested in building relationships, challenging conventional thinking, and creating sustainable improvements that make organizations and their people stronger.

A special thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared their challenges, asked the difficult questions, and explored what the future could look like. Your willingness to have those conversations is where meaningful change begins.

And to CJ, Greg, and Jen — thank you for representing B1C with passion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to those who serve their communities.

Strong People. Strong Culture. Stronger Results.
When Excellence Matters, Solutions Count.

🎥 Check out a few clips from the Expo and hear some of the conversations that made this event so valuable!
Day # 1: https://youtu.be/RY0UI1cdfKg
Day # 2: https://youtu.be/9hNortWetXg

POWERFUL CONVERSATIONS. REAL CHALLENGES. STRONGER ORGANIZATIONS.W...

10/24/2026

This is the second "Live" episode from the 2026 EMS Fire Pro Expo at Mohegan Sun, CT. The B1C Team has been openly participating in powerful discussions with attendees and vendors. Listen in to see what's happening on the last day of the show and some takeaways as we wrap up 2026.

10/22/2026

PROUD OF OUR TEAM! 🚒🚑

The challenges facing today’s first responders are evolving. So should the way we educate and train them!

At B1C First Responders, we’re proud of our team for bringing fresh ideas, real-world experience, and innovative approaches into the classroom.

From navigating unique and complex emergency calls to mastering the critical details of incident documentation and report writing, our mission goes beyond delivering another class.

We’re challenging the way we think, strengthening the way we respond, and elevating the way we serve.

Our instructors don’t just teach from a book. They bring decades of experience, lessons learned, and a passion for helping others become better at what they do.

Because education isn’t just about meeting requirements. It’s about building confidence, strengthening competence, and preparing our people for the moments that matter most.

Proud of our team. Proud of our mission. Even prouder of the first responders who never stop learning!

🚨 Ready to take your team’s training to the next level? Let’s have a conversation about how B1C First Responders can help your organization turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s strengths.

B1C First Responders
Leadership. Safety. Excellence.

10/22/2026

The B1C team is live at the 2026 EMS Fire Pro Expo at the Mohegan Sun Casino in CT.

10/22/2026

EMS CEUs: More Than a Requirement. More Than a Class. It's About Purpose!

Lets change the mindset.

EMS continuing education isn't just another class to attend, hours to complete, or a box to check. It's about preparation. It's about performance. And ultimately, it's about the people who depend on us when every second matters. The difference isn't always found in the textbook. It's in how we deliver information, the instructor's passion, the students' engagement, and the connection between education, training, and real-world application.

At B1C First Responders, we don't settle for simply delivering another class. We challenge the traditional approach to education by bringing experience, meaningful conversations, and practical applications into every learning opportunity. Because better education builds better providers. Better providers build stronger teams. And stronger teams deliver better outcomes.

THANK YOU TO THE BLOOMFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT!

To the leadership and members of the Bloomfield Fire Department, thank you for your continued commitment to professional development and excellence in emergency services. Your dedication, engagement, and professionalism reflect something far greater than completing continuing education requirements. They demonstrate a culture that values preparation, accountability, and the responsibility that comes with serving your community.

Every class. Every call. Every day.

That's not just a commitment to training. That's a commitment to excellence! We are proud to have the opportunity to work alongside professionals who recognize that learning doesn't end when the class is over. Ready to elevate your EMS education and your organization?

Connect with the B1C First Responders team (CJ Dickinson - Gregory Doltz - Christopher Kannaley - Jen Barone). Lets go beyond the requirements and build something stronger together.

Leadership. Safety. Excellence.

10/11/2026

🚒 🚑 WE'RE BACK AT EMS FIRE PRO 🚒 🚑

The Battalion 1 Consultants (B1C) Team is excited to be back and ready for real conversations that lead to real results!

📅 October 21–24, 2026
📍 Visit us at Booth #224
🌐 Event Information: https://emspro.org/

Whether you're looking to strengthen your agency's operations, develop your leaders, empower your teams, or simply explore what's next, we're ready to listen!

From our 4 Ps of Quality — Programs, Policies, Procedures, and Plans — to leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development, our focus is simple:

Helping your agency move beyond the status quo and reach the NEXT LEVEL!

💬 Bring your questions. Share your challenges. Let's have those candid, no-pressure conversations. No sales pitch. No checkboxes. Just professionals connecting with professionals, sharing experiences, and exploring opportunities to become 1% better.

🤝 Want some exclusive one-on-one time with CJ Dickinson, Jen Barone, or Gregory Doltz?

Reach out and let us know! We'll make the time to sit down, listen, and discuss what matters most to you and your agency.

Because your people matter. Your agency matters. And YOU matter!

October 21–24 | Booth #224 — Let's connect!

B1C First Responders
Leadership. Safety. Excellence.

09/27/2026

🎙️ THEY’RE BACK!!! 🎙️

The microphones are coming back on. The conversations are about to get real again. And the B1C Podcast crew is ready to hit the airwaves!

🔥 Jeremy Rebok, CFO, BS, CPS
🔥 Wes Hill
🔥 Charles Dickinson II
🔥 Paul Wind, CSHO

They’re back at it, delivering the real conversations. No scripts. No polished talking points. Just honest perspectives, shared experiences, lessons learned, and conversations that matter.

After a short sabbatical to focus on personal health, family, balance, and a much-needed reset, the crew is recharged, refocused, and genuinely excited to be back together.

And we’re just getting started.

🎙️ New dates are coming.
🎙️ New topics.
🎙️ New guests.
🎙️ And yes… we want to hear from YOU!

Have a story? An experience? A lesson others need to hear? Drop us a line. Maybe the next seat at the B1C Podcast table is yours.

We listen… because your story matters!

09/21/2026

Kansas City International- ground crew - making it happen.

To the ground crew, agents, flight crew, and the United Airlines team - outstanding work!

Thank you!
United Kansas City International

08/14/2026

This week, I had the privilege of working with an outstanding group of safety professionals during the OSHA 2455 Safety and Health Management Program course. 🔥

What made this class especially valuable was the diversity of experience represented in the room, including professionals from the oil & gas industry, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Texas Department of Transportation, manufacturing, and the service (utility) industry.

Different industries. Different challenges. Different experiences. But one common commitment: protecting their people.

Through meaningful discussion, collaboration, and practical application, these professionals explored opportunities to strengthen their safety and health management systems and improve the effectiveness of their programs.

Safety is more than compliance. It is leadership. It is culture. It is accountability. And it is a commitment to ensuring every employee has the opportunity to return home safely each day.

To all of the students, great job! Your engagement, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement made this a great class. 👏

Share this if you believe safety starts with leadership!