Rob Wylie is a Senior Instructor for Tomahawk educational programs, teaching people how to make a difference in an emergency before help arrives. He also works to improve the effectiveness of first responder teams, specializing in leadership, counter-terrorism, and tactical medical support for law enforcement operations, as well as fire investigation, fire safety, and fire inspection techniques. Chief Wylie is a certified instructor through the Missouri Peace Officers Standards and Training Program (POST), the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Domestic Preparedness, and the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office. He’s a dedicated professional who shares his extensive knowledge at local, state, and national levels.
With a remarkable 30-year career in the fire service, Chief Wylie's journey began as a committed volunteer and evolved into a seasoned career firefighter. Graduating from Lindenwood University, he further honed his skills through the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. In 2005, his illustrious career reached its pinnacle with his appointment as the Fire Chief of the Cottleville Fire Protection District in St. Charles County, MO. Throughout his tenure, Chief Wylie has consistently demonstrated leadership, directing the St. Charles/Warren County Hazardous Materials Team, presiding over the Greater St. Louis Fire Chiefs Association, and currently holding the position of President in the Professional Fire & Fraud Investigators Association. His distinguished memberships include the Governor’s Homeland Security Advisory Council and the State of Missouri’s Fire Education and Safety Commission.
Chief Wylie has been committed to public safety as a tactical medic/TEMS Team Leader with the St. Charles Regional SWAT Team for the past two decades. He actively contributes to the Committee for Tactical Casualty Care’s Guidelines Committee and has recently joined the faculty of the Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support (CONTOMS) program in Washington, D.C., under the Department of Health and Human Services. He volunteers his time as a board member for the Timmy Ellison Foundation, an organization that supports impoverished children.