Epix REsq Mission & team
About
Epix Resq
Our approach integrates cutting-edge concepts from diverse industries, providing a dynamic learning environment that challenges and prepares your team for any scenario. We are committed to ensuring that your members are not only prepared but confident when duty calls.
Mission
Our Mission
At Epix ResQ, our mission is to prepare individuals and teams to respond effectively when real emergencies demand skill, judgment, and confidence. Our rescue training focuses on developing practical capabilities through hands-on instruction, realistic exercises, and guidance from experienced rescue professionals.
We believe effective rescue training goes beyond simply learning procedures. Participants need to understand how to apply their knowledge under pressure and adapt their skills to the challenges of a real-world emergency. Our courses are designed to build that practical competence while creating an environment where participants can learn, practice, ask questions, and develop confidence in their abilities.
Vision
Our Vision
Our vision is to build a community of capable and confident rescuers who are prepared to respond when it matters most.
Emergencies can develop quickly, and effective response depends on people who have the knowledge, preparation, and practical skills to take action. Through comprehensive rescue training, we aim to help individuals and teams develop the competence necessary to contribute meaningfully during critical situations.
We want every participant to leave training with more than a certificate. Our goal is for them to leave better prepared, more confident, and ready to put their training into practice.
Values
Our Values
Integrity
We believe rescue training must be built on honesty, responsibility, and a commitment to doing things correctly. Our instructors provide straightforward instruction and encourage participants to approach training with professionalism and accountability.
Compassion
Learning technical rescue skills can be challenging. We strive to create a supportive environment where participants can learn from mistakes, ask questions, and develop their abilities without hesitation.
Excellence
We are committed to maintaining a high standard of instruction and practical training. Our goal is not simply to cover the material, but to help participants understand the techniques and develop the ability to apply them effectively.
Collaboration
Rescue work is rarely an individual effort. Effective teams depend on communication, coordination, and trust. We encourage participants to work together throughout training so they can develop the collaborative skills required during real rescue operations.
Team
Our Team
Our team is made up of experienced professionals with backgrounds in rescue operations and technical training. Each instructor brings practical knowledge and experience to the training environment, allowing participants to learn from professionals who understand the demands of rescue work.
Our instructors are committed to providing clear instruction, practical guidance, and personalized feedback throughout the training process. Whether participants are developing foundational skills or expanding their technical capabilities, our team works to ensure they understand not only **what** to do, but also how to apply those techniques effectively.
Donald Chen
The Instructor
- SPRAT Level 3
- California State Fire Instructor
- Rope Rescue Awareness / Operations / Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Tower Rescue & Large Animal Rescue
- Urban Search & Rescue California Task Force 8
- Rescue Technician · Logistics Specialist · Water Rescue Specialist
Josh Meraz
Instructor
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Firefighter Technical Rescue Team
- Retired Navy Rescue Swimmer
- California State Fire Training Instructor Rope Rescue/Tower Rescue
- SPRAT Level 1
- FEMA USAR CATF-8 Rescue Technician
- Rope Rescue
- Structural Collapse Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Auto Extrication Technician
Sean Arnesen
Instructor
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Engineer Technical Rescue Team
- California State Fire Training Instructor Rope Rescue, Tower, Confined Space
- FEMA USAR CATF-8 Rescue Technician
- Rope Rescue
- Structural Collapse Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Auto Extrication Technician
- SWAT Medic
- HAZMAT Technician
Bryan Bujarski
Instructor
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Engineer Technical Rescue Team
- California State Fire Training Instructor Rope Rescue, Tower, Confined Space
- FEMA USAR CATF-8 Rescue Technician
- Rope Rescue
- Structural Collapse Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Auto Extrication Technician
- SWAT Medic
- HAZMAT Technician
- Firefighter Paramedic
- Orange County Fire Authority
- Urban Search and Rescue CATF-5
Training
Our Training Approach
We believe rescue training should be **hands-on, practical, and relevant to the situations participants may encounter in the field**.
Our approach combines foundational knowledge with practical exercises that allow participants to put what they learn into action. Rather than relying solely on classroom instruction, we create opportunities for participants to practice techniques, work through scenarios, and develop their decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
This combination of instruction and practical application helps participants build familiarity with the techniques while developing the confidence needed to use their skills effectively in real-world situations.
Community
Our Community Impact
Rescue training has an impact that extends beyond the individual participant. When more people are properly trained and prepared to respond to emergencies, teams and communities become better equipped to handle critical situations.
Through our training programs, we aim to contribute to safer and more prepared communities by giving individuals the practical knowledge and skills they need to assist others when it matters most.
Our goal is simple: **help create more capable rescuers who are ready to step forward when their skills are needed.