Chief Ron King

Male

Wytheville, VA

United States

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Wytheville, Virginia
Years in Fire/EMS:
25
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Wytheville Fire Department,Wytheville,Virginia
Department Type:
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Additional Ranks/Roles
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years With Department/Agency
25
Web Site:
http://wythevillefiredept.com
My Training:
firefighter I,II,III .fire Instructor I,II,III .Fire Officer I,II .Airport Firefighter I,II,Aircrash Fire Rescue,Virginia Aircraft Rescue Firefighting,Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Ops, Nims 100,700,800,200,300,400,701A,702A,703A,704,Motorsports Emergency Training, EVOC 1,2,3. Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator.Pumper/Operator, Rural Pumper Water Supply, Public fire and Safety educator I,Comm. with Children, NFA Arson Investigator I,II,III, Fire Attack I,II ,L.P. Gas,Search & Rescue,Confined Space Rescue I,II, Meth lab training.(FEMA) NFA Incident Safety Officer.Operation Lifesaver Emergency Response.Rail & Industrial fire fighting. Locomotive fire response.Forest Fire Strategy and Tactics. Fire Investigation I,II,III,VI. VFIRS.FEMA AWR 147: Rail Car Incident Response.FEMA AWR 148: Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents.FEMA AWR 209 Dealing with the Media.FEMA MGT 335 Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals.FEMA AWR 187-W Terrorism and WMD Awareness in the Workplace.The Bullet Proof Mind: Mental Preparation for combat.Virginia Department of Fire Programs Written Test & Skills Test Elvaluator.
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
The desire to serve my community along with that inborn thrill to "tame the devil".
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Saving lives and property, And helping anyone in need.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Knowing all the ins and out of being a true firefighter. It takes more than turn-out gear and a red light in your windshield.

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  • Bethany Spry

    You too Ron.

    Mar 10

  • Heather

    Thank you! I'm enjoying the game with you! You be safe as well!

    Apr 17

  • DALE G. PEKEL

    Thanks for taking the time to comment Chief - Glad you enjoyed the vid!

    All the best,

    Dale

    Apr 18