A Pennsylvania transplant to Florida, John Simpson, known better as "Bart" to his friends has had an incredible career in the fire service. With over 40 years in the job, his passion and commitment to the craft remains at a constant high. His early roots formed a passion for training and betterment of the job. Retied from the job, he continues to teach with On-Scene Training Associates across the world. Bart is also a founding members of the FOOLS International which in its' early days was a bunch of like minded Brothers learning from one another while sharing stories and their experiences. This today has become an institution in the American Fire Service, an organization proud to promote the core mission of what the fire service is all about. Bart's love for the job is unwavering and his long career has left a lasting impression on so many.