Ryan Wessels

40, Male

Oostburg, WI

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 4
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Oostburg Fire Department
My Training:: 3rd District Fire Academy, FFII, HAZMAT Awarness, Technical Rescue Awareness, NIMS Training, and Energetic Materials Awarness from New Mexico Tech
About Me:: Love firefighting, I recently had to quit my department becuase after I got married I had to move out of the town. However I will be getting back into it as soon as my new life gets all set.
Day Job:: Compter Support in the Chicago Board of Trade
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: My step-father had been a part timer for 15 years and he got me into it as a cadet and I eventually went through fire academy and continue to serve as a part timer.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: The ablility to help people, plus drive the big red trucks ;)
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Technology integration.