Training

Jonathan Erdman has been involved in training professionals in various industries for over twenty years. He began working with ropes and challenge courses in 2002 when he was  certified as a facilitator by Christian Adventure Education International. In 2005, Jonathan joined Walmart Logistics where he was a Walmart certified trainer assisting with company training implementation in areas such as powered industrial truck operation, electrical safety, and ergonomics to name a few. In 2012, Jonathan became a company leader in Compliance, Safety, and Asset Protection, and would eventually oversee the entire safety and compliance program for a multi-billion dollar Walmart Logistics operation in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He has a passion for people and for helping small businesses build and maintain a thriving safety program.

Jonathan plans on continuing the legacy of safety training excellence set forth by the recently retired Jim Brewer who served the chimney and hearth industry since 1978 and made an impact that will be felt for generations to come. 

A Note on Jim Brewer's Legacy:

Jim has been in the chimney service business since 1978 and began teaching seminars for the National Chimney Sweep Guild in 1986.  Jim was instrumental in the development of the National Chimney Sweep Training School and the Chimney Safety Institute of America Technology Center, where Jim still teaches several times a year.  Jim was the second recipient of the industry’s prestigious Don Leavitt Education Award, with the first award going to Don Leavitt. Jim also became the only two-time winner of the Education Award when he won it again in 2014.  With over 30 years’ experience teaching chimney & hearth professionals Jim has the experience to deliver the courses you need. Some of Jim’s favorite courses were sweeping skills and techniques, gas fireplace service & troubleshooting, chimney inspection techniques, safety and rope access. 

Click here for information on our Ropes on Roofs course.

Click here to visit our YouTube channel to see all of our public training videos.

Check out the "Using the International Residential Code" seminar series, provided here as a service for anyone preparing to take the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep exam. Part 1 is here: https://youtu.be/407-7KBklVg, Part 2 is here: https://youtu.be/hMSKHkanvUo and Part 3 is here: https://youtu.be/vb3qBGw7sgA