Monty Moon
What better reason than friendship, to join REO's team of instructors. Recruited by his longtime friend, Charles Neely, Monty has been teaching with REO for over 10 years. Monty is no stranger to hard work, big challenges and concern for safety. He certainly had to apply those characteristics during his years of bull riding and roping calves - not tasks that many of us could safely walk away from!
Monty is certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as both a structural fire fighter and a fire service instructor. Through the Texas Department of Health, Monty also holds certification as a paramedic and serves as a paramedic field training officer. While serving the City of Coppell, Monty was instrumental, together with Charles Neely, in developing Coppell's specialized rescue response capabilities. As a rescue specialist, he has been responsible for the creation of his department's standard operating guidelines in trench and confined space rescue. He has been directly involved in creating a rescue truck that few cities can parallel. As a first responding unit for DFW International Airport, the specialized rescue truck is unsurpassed in its ability to support the early phases of a mass casualty incident.
Being very knowledgeable, yet exceptionally personal and humorous, allows Monty to confidently relate to the needs of class participants. Even though he enjoys the teaching forum, he is eager to continually learn from others. Monty regularly becomes a student, himself, and seeks out creative training from others. He has eagerly participated in highly specialized training that includes: Rescue Systems I (Dallas Fire Dept.), Heavy Rescue (Chief Shannon - OKC), Trench Rescue and Confined Space Rescue through multiple organizations and more. Monty has found numerous applications for his heavy rescue training (collapsed structures, cranes, bulldozers, etc.) and experience. He is a pro at applying training concepts to the everyday world of both emergency responders and industrial workers.
It is no surprise that Monty has progressed into management at REO. His strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment are a perfect fit for overseeing REO client services and sharing what he knows through the teaching forum. When time permits, he also shares his skills and knowledge with members of the Paradise Volunteer Fire Dept.