Gary Ridenour

56, Male

Wabash, Indiana

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Training Officer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 18
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Noble twp. Wabash In
Years With Department/Agency: 6
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: North Manchester,IN
My Training:: tatics and stratigy,Fire officer 1
Fire Instructor
EMT-B
About Me:: Ive been in the fire service for 18 yrs, In jan 2009 I start school full time for my paramedic science degree. also finishing up my fire science degree. I fill as a fireman we need to always be continuing our educaton to be the best that we can be ,not only to ourselves, but to our dept, and community
Relationship Status:: Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: My father was a police officer I became interested in fire fighting when I graduated high school, my best friend was a firefighter and I joined the fire dept. Fell in love with the rush we receive when the tones sound, and enjoy all the training we receive. and in turn training and mentoring new fire fighters about the fire survice.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: The brotherhood , and the rush of fighting fires
Top Issues Facing Responders:: personnal safety, and the always changing fire service not only on a gov level but the new hazards the public introduces to the fire/ems services