Richard Edwards Csp

Richard Edwards-CSP, SMS, CHST, currently serves as the Director of Training & Competency at RNWBL® since October 2022 and holds the position of Captain at Harris County ESD 16 since January 2020. Richard has extensive experience in firefighting and emergency response, having worked as a Lieutenant in the Antarctic Fire Department at Amentum, a Firefighter/EMT at multiple departments, and a Global QHSES Training & Competency Manager at McDermott International, Ltd. Additionally, Richard has held managerial roles in training and competency at various safety organizations, including OPITO and RelyOn Nutec. Richard's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies from Sam Houston State University and an Associate of Science in Fire Science/Fire-fighting from the College of the Mainland.