Our Story

From Shipping Containers
to Life-Saving Training.

Taylor'd started with a simple idea. It became something much bigger.

Founded in 2016 in Spokane Valley, Washington, Taylor'd began as a container sales and rental company. The pivot came when founder Taylor Rowan saw a gap in the fire service: departments needed realistic, hands-on training equipment that was durable, compact, and purpose-built — not repurposed job-site scraps.

We built our first prop. Departments took notice. Today, Taylor'd manufactures a full line of modular firefighter training props — from the Series 8, sized for a single parking space, to the Series 40+, a multi-story live-fire facility — all engineered and fabricated in-house, then delivered and installed nationwide.

We've partnered with more than 80 fire departments across 27 states and Alberta, Canada. Every prop we build has one purpose: giving firefighters a better way to train for the moments that matter most.

80+ Fire Departments Served

27+ States Reached

6 Prop Series Available

2016 Founded in Spokane Valley

The Team

The People Behind the Props.

Engineers, fabricators, and firefighters — building equipment that performs when it counts.

Taylor Rowan — Founder and President of Taylor'd

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Taylor Rowan Founder & President

Taylor founded Taylor'd in 2016 after seeing how shipping containers could solve real problems — especially in fire training. A Western Illinois University graduate and former Spokane Shock arena football player, he works directly with fire departments to develop training solutions that match how firefighters actually train.

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Emily Ridnour Operations Manager

Emily keeps the entire operation running — budgets, procurement, production schedules, and customer communication. She manages the team from first quote to final delivery, making sure every project stays on track and every department gets the attention they need.

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Sylvia Light — Sales and Rentals Manager at Taylor'd

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Sylvia Light Sales & Rentals Manager

Sylvia leads the container sales and rentals division. She handles purchasing, delivery logistics, customer quoting, inventory management, and accounts receivable. If you're looking for a container — to rent, buy, or customize — Sylvia is your first call.

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Chase Petri — Quality Control Manager at Taylor'd

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Chase Petri Shop Manager

Chase runs the fabrication floor. He oversees production workflows, inspects every component for tolerances and fit, and manages the quality assurance process from raw material to finished product. If it ships from Taylor'd, Chase signed off on it.

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Nolan Beal Project Engineer Tap for bio

Nolan Beal Project Engineer

Nolan turns concepts into buildable designs. He drafts technical drawings, optimizes for structural integrity, and programs the CNC and laser equipment that make precision fabrication possible. He works hand-in-hand with the production team to ensure every design translates cleanly to the shop floor.

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Active Duty

Justin Capaul — Fire Training and Prop Specialist at Taylor'd, Battalion Chief with Kootenai County Fire and Rescue

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Justin Capaul Fire Training & Prop Specialist

Justin is a 4th-generation firefighter with 24 years of experience and currently serves as Battalion Chief with Kootenai County Fire & Rescue. He brings frontline credibility to every prop Taylor'd builds — developing training scenarios, recommending design improvements, and working directly with departments.

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Active Duty

Steven Jones — Fire Training and Prop Specialist at Taylor'd, Captain and Paramedic with Coeur d'Alene Fire Department

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Steven Jones Fire Training & Prop Specialist

Steve is a Captain/Paramedic with Coeur d'Alene Fire Department with 23 years of service. He's an Idaho State Instructor specializing in engine and truck company operations, RIT, forcible entry, and SLICERS methodology. Steve provides expert training insight and helps customers build effective drill programs.

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