About Epix ResQ

Our approach integrates cutting-edge concepts from diverse industries, providing a dynamic learning environment that challenges and prepares your team for any scenario. We are committed to ensuring that your members are not only prepared but confident when duty calls.

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Mission

Our mission

At Epix ResQ, our mission is to prepare individuals and teams to respond effectively when real emergencies demand skill, judgment, and confidence. Our rescue training focuses on developing practical capabilities through hands-on instruction, realistic exercises, and guidance from experienced rescue professionals.

We believe effective rescue training goes beyond simply learning procedures. Participants need to understand how to apply their knowledge under pressure and adapt their skills to the challenges of a real-world emergency. Our courses are designed to build that practical competence while creating an environment where participants can learn, practice, ask questions, and develop confidence in their abilities.

Rescuers on a highline rigged between two buildings above the city

Vision

Our vision

Our vision is to build a community of capable and confident rescuers who are prepared to respond when it matters most.

Emergencies can develop quickly, and effective response depends on people who have the knowledge, preparation, and practical skills to take action. Through comprehensive rescue training, we aim to help individuals and teams develop the competence necessary to contribute meaningfully during critical situations.

We want every participant to leave training with more than a certificate. Our goal is for them to leave better prepared, more confident, and ready to put their training into practice.

Values

Our values

Rescuers packaging a patient into a litter during a drill

Integrity
We believe rescue training must be built on honesty, responsibility, and a commitment to doing things correctly. Our instructors provide straightforward instruction and encourage participants to approach training with professionalism and accountability.
Compassion
Learning technical rescue skills can be challenging. We strive to create a supportive environment where participants can learn from mistakes, ask questions, and develop their abilities without hesitation.
Excellence
We are committed to maintaining a high standard of instruction and practical training. Our goal is not simply to cover the material, but to help participants understand the techniques and develop the ability to apply them effectively.
Collaboration
Rescue work is rarely an individual effort. Effective teams depend on communication, coordination, and trust. We encourage participants to work together throughout training so they can develop the collaborative skills required during real rescue operations.

Team

Our team

Our team is made up of experienced professionals with backgrounds in rescue operations and technical training. Each instructor brings practical knowledge and experience to the training environment, allowing participants to learn from professionals who understand the demands of rescue work.

Our instructors are committed to providing clear instruction, practical guidance, and personalized feedback throughout the training process. Whether participants are developing foundational skills or expanding their technical capabilities, our team works to ensure they understand not only what to do, but also how to apply those techniques effectively.

Owner / Instructor

Donald Chen

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Technical Rescue Team

16 years of technical rescue & training experience
SPRAT Level 3 Rope Access Technician
California State Fire Instructor
Rope Rescue Awareness / Operations / Technician (Instructor)
Confined Space Rescue Technician (Instructor)
Tower Rescue & Large Animal Rescue Technician (Instructor)
Structural Collapse & Trench Rescue Technician
Auto Extrication & Heavy Mass Transit Extrication Technician
FEMA Urban Search & Rescue California Task Force 8
Rescue Technician · Logistics Specialist · Water Rescue Specialist

Instructor

Josh Meraz

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Firefighter, Technical Rescue Team

Retired Navy Rescue Swimmer
California State Fire Training Instructor, Rope Rescue
SPRAT Level 1 Rope Access Technician
FEMA USAR CA-TF8 Rescue Technician
Rope Rescue Technician
Structural Collapse Technician
Confined Space Rescue Technician
Swiftwater Rescue Technician
Trench Rescue Technician
Auto Extrication Technician

Instructor

Bryan Bujarski

Orange County Fire Authority Firefighter Paramedic, Technical Rescue Team

California State Fire Training Instructor: Rope Rescue, Tower, Confined Space
Rope Rescue Technician (Instructor)
Tower Rescue Technician (Instructor)
Structural Collapse Technician
Confined Space Rescue Technician (Instructor)
Swiftwater Rescue Technician
Trench Rescue Technician
Auto Extrication Technician
Urban Search and Rescue CA-TF5

A team carrying a litter along a slope during an operations drill

Training

Our training approach

We believe rescue training should be hands-on, practical, and relevant to the situations participants may encounter in the field.

Our approach combines foundational knowledge with practical exercises that allow participants to put what they learn into action. Rather than relying solely on classroom instruction, we create opportunities for participants to practice techniques, work through scenarios, and develop their decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

This combination of instruction and practical application helps participants build familiarity with the techniques while developing the confidence needed to use their skills effectively in real-world situations.

An instructor and students at an edge above a dam spillway

Community

Our community impact

Rescue training has an impact that extends beyond the individual participant. When more people are properly trained and prepared to respond to emergencies, teams and communities become better equipped to handle critical situations.

Through our training programs, we aim to contribute to safer and more prepared communities by giving individuals the practical knowledge and skills they need to assist others when it matters most.

Our goal is simple: help create more capable rescuers who are ready to step forward when their skills are needed.

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