LDN Consulting

The Standard for Custom Fire and EMS Promotional Testing.

LDN Consulting: The Authority in Public Safety Promotional Testing

Validated Exams. Verified Leaders. Sustainable Budgets.

Our Mission

LDN Consulting is dedicated to delivering the highest quality, legally defensible promotional examinations for Fire and EMS agencies nationwide.

Our mission is to empower administrators to make impartial, objective leadership decisions while meeting all professional standards and respecting departmental budgetary constraints.

Founded on Experience

We know that promotional exams written by outside consultants often miss the critical nuances of the job.

LDN Consulting was founded on the premise that high-stakes Public Safety exams must be written by a seasoned Public Safety Professional.
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Len Nored, Founder

Len Nored, owner and founder, brings over 37 years of combined Fire Service and consulting experience to every exam we develop. Having spent 28 years in Civil Service, retiring as an Assistant Chief, he gained unique, intimate insight into the complexities of HR requirements, labor relations, and the vital need for a professionally validated, impartial promotional process across both Fire suppression and EMS operations.
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Jason Nored

Jason Nored has been in the fire service for 20 years and currently serves as the Assistant Chief with the Bryan Fire Department. Jason has a bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University in Emergency Management, and is currently seeking his Master's degree in Organizational Leadership. Following the completion of his degree, Jason plans to offer leadership consulting within the fire service. Jason has been writing and reviewing promotional exams for more than 10 years.

Proven Credentials & Scaled Knowledge

The Credentials That Guarantee Your Confidence
For administrators, choosing LDN Consulting means partnering with a team that has commanded and consulted in the field. The foundation of our authority rests on the combined experience of two generations of leadership.

Len Nored's certifications and leadership roles reflect a career dedicated to Civil Service validity and high standards of service. Jason Nored, a current Assistant Chief with 20 years of experience, a certified Paramedic, and an academic focus on organizational leadership, ensures our content reflects contemporary fire and EMS protocols, command theory, and operational needs.

This comprehensive command-seat perspective guarantees every exam is validated, contemporary, and job-related for the next generation of public safety leaders.

Civil Service Mastery

Deep understanding of
labor laws, and preparing fully validated
and compliant exams.

Broad Public Safety Certification

Certifications like EMT-Basic, Paramedic, Master Firefighter, Fire Investigator, and Fire Officer I & II ensure content is relevant to all levels and divisions.

Leadership Network

Active memberships (e.g., Texas Fire Chiefs Association, International Fire Chiefs Association) keep our testing content aligned with national leadership trends.

The Integrity of Your Department Starts with the Integrity of Your Testing.

Don't trust your next generation of leadership to generic testing services. Partner with the public safety expert who understands your department's unique challenges and budget needs.
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