IICRC Continuing Education Provider
Training Dates
Date: Oct 6-7 2026 Register Now
Event: Packout, Estimating & Contents Invoicing Strategies Workshop
Place: Hampton Inn, Addison, IL (8am – 5pm)
Address: 1685 W Lake St, Addison IL 601011
Date: Nov 12-13 2026 Register Now
Event: Packout, Estimating & Contents Invoicing Strategies Workshop
Place: La Quinta Inn & Suites Scottsdale AZ (8am – 5pm)
Address: T8888 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale AZ 85260
More Courses Coming Soon For 2026
Private Company Onsite Training Available Call for availability and Pricing 800-500-2533
Fireline™ is the Industry Leader in Contents Restoration Education
The packout is the most critical phase of the restoration process and sets the stage for job success. The way we categorize, pack and inventory contents has a direct impact on cleaning quality, speed of production as well as the profitability of every job.
This course takes a deep dive into managing the packout, detailing a proven methodology and protocols that will allow you to quickly and efficiently conduct the process from start to finish.
Knowing the rules of business is key and there are multiple failure points that can cost you profit on every job. In this class you will learn how to identify and avoid them.
This class details an Xactimate Coding and Contents Invoicing Strategies that will virtually eliminate red flagging and allow you maximize the profitability from every claim.
You’ll learn how to do quick estimates and set time budgets you can monitor from start to job completion and how to communicate the right information through your estimates, so adjusters can pay the claim and close the file.
Implementing FIRELINE contents services methodology will have an immediate impact on the efficiency and profitability of you contents operations.
MEET THE TRAINERS
CHRIS DAVIS – DIRECTOR OF TRAINING 2013 –
Chris is an internationally recognized conference speaker, trainer, and published author on contents restoration topics. Chris has 10 years experience as a restoration contractor and another 11 years as Director of Training for Paul Davis, having opened over 100 restoration offices throughout the US. Chris has taught CE classes to insurance agents and adjusters across the US. He carries the WRT, ASD, FSRT and AMRT certifications from the IICRC and is considered an expert in the use of Xactimate. Chris has a degree in business from the University of Colorado as well as other certifications from the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers. Chis is an engaging trainer, seasoned with real life success experience that will challenge you to a higher level of service excellence, increased labor efficiency and improved bottom line profit.
RICH MALANCHAK – ONSITE TRAINER 2003 –
Rich has been in the contents restoration industry for over 2 decades. He began his career as a cleaning tech, his dedication to the restoration business eventually led him to the position of Contents Manager. As manager, he was responsible for training staff on the procedures and protocols for contents restoration. Rich joined Ultrasonics Intl. Corp (Fireline™ parent company) in 2003 as the contents Process Trainer for both ultrasonics and electronics. He has been instrumental in developing many innovative contents restoration procedures and techniques. Rich brings a blend of knowledge, enthusiasm and forward thinking, conducting onsite training more than other trainers in his field. Rich is well respected and considered to be one of the most knowledgeable and proactive instructors in the industry.