David Gillespie brings his experience as a firefighter, a divisional chief, and lead instructor to promote a firefighting mentality.

He has worked for Canadian Outward Bound Wilderness Centre, Forestry Canada, Ministry of Natural Resources, Fireworks Entertainment, Discovery Channel, Ontario Fire College, and Access Rescue.

Volunteer roles with CanoeKayak Canada, Whitewater Ontario, Dragon Boat Festival, and sports teams.

Dave pursues training for marathons, and outdoor adventure sports from Peterborough Canada, where he joins his wife and two young children as they pursue their adventures.