Burning Shield

At the age of 26 after serving four years in the Air Force, Jason Schechterle achieved his lifelong dream of working the streets of Phoenix as a police officer.  Then, only 14 months into what was supposed to be a life-long career, Jason’s life took an unexpected tragic turn. 

On the night of March 26, 2001, a taxicab traveling at over 100 mph crashed into the rear of Jason’s patrol car. Upon impact, Jason’s car burst into flames, trapping him inside.

This course takes you on a journey of fighting for your life, triumph over tragedy, and the inspiration that enables people to continue to overcome unimaginable adversity.  Jason’s personal narrative and lessons learned exemplify that the power of the human spirit can never be underestimated or extinguished.

After his accident, Jason studied extensively about resiliency.  This course will teach you about:

• Overcoming Adversity
• Life Changes
• The Power of Love
• The Human Spirit
• Embracing Your Challenges to Always be the Best Version of You
• Never Giving In, Never Giving Up

“The one true blessing we have, the one thing we have control of in our lives, is our attitude.  It’s the only thing you have control of every single day, in every situation. You get to decide what your attitude is going to be.”  “Sometimes the most beautiful, inspirational changes will disguise themselves as utter devastation. Be patient.”  -Jason Schechterle

“I have spoken to over half a million people and visited more than forty countries around the world. I’ve heard hundreds of speakers deliver their message. I can say without a doubt that Jason Schechterle is the single most inspirational person I’ve ever known. I highly recommend that you attend his course, listen to him, and incorporate his insights into your life. You’ll be grateful you did.”  - Kevin Mincher, Founder of Unstoppable. Inc.

This course is offered in two course formats: "Hosted Classes" where students register individually, and "Contracted Classes" where agencies purchase the entire course at a discounted rate. For scheduling or inquiries, please contact us. 

Students are responsible for obtaining permission and approval from their departments prior to registration if the student plans to attend on-duty and have the agency pay for it. You know the rules. 

 If you want to attend, we recommend working with your agency prior to registering for a class. Because if you register for a class, and your department does not approve your time or tuition for any reason, you are still responsible for the terms of the attendance and cancellation policy including any applicable tuition. Again, we know you get it and we look forward to seeing you in class!

This class is open to all federal, state, tribal, and local First Responder agency personnel.  Law Enforcement personnel of all ranks and assignments, Professional Staff, Corrections, Fire, and EMS are welcome and encouraged to attend.