JB Fires was based on the principle of offering quality training at an affordable price.    Being a Firefighting Family, we understand the importance of training and realize your time is valuable.  Our goal is to be your One-Stop Training Solution which can be completed anywhere, anytime and on any device.

Meet Our Team

Ben Rigney

Lead Instructor

Serving in the Fire Service since 2005

Current Position: Fire Chief, West Manatee Fire Rescue District

Certifications Include: State Certified Firefighter; Paramedic; Pump Operator; Firesafety Inspector I & II; Fire Investigator I; Incident Safety Officer; Fire Instructor III; Fire Officer 1, 2, 3, & 4

Degrees Include: Bachelor of Business, University of South Florida; Master of Public Administration, Barry University

Johnny Rigney

Instructor

Served in the Fire Service from 1984-2016,

Retired as Fire Marshal, North River Fire District

Certifications Include: State Certified Firefighter; EMT; Pump Operator; Firesafety Inspector I; Fire Instructor I; Fire Officer 1

Degrees Include: Associates Degree Fire Science, Manatee Community College

Cherri Rigney

Consultant

Served as an educator from 1987-2017

Retired as Teacher/Department Chair, Manatee High School

Other Experience: Adjunct Instructor, University of South Florida; Adjunct Instructor, State College of Florida.

Degrees Include: Bachelor of Education Degree, University of South Florida; Master of Education Degree, University of South Florida

Cori Rigney

Consultant

Degrees Include: Bachelor of Education Degree, University of South Florida; Master of Divinity Degree, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary