BRAD WOOD became a career firefighter with Nanaimo Fire Rescue in 1997, progressing through the ranks from firefighter to lieutenant, captain and, ultimately, assistant chief of operations. He was a member of the team that designed and constructed the RIT training props, and was a member of the RIT Advocate group before joining management. He currently manages the RIT program portfolio. Wood is also a Vancouver Island Emergency Response Academy (VIERA) trainer.