Ryan has been with the Seattle Fire Department since 1996 and a member of the Hazardous Materials team since 2000. He is also a member of the MMRS team. Ryan is an IAFF Instructor and a third party evaluator. He has taught a number of hazardous materials related courses and specializes in detection equipment. Ryan has a Bachelor’s degree from Washington State University. Ryan lives in Woodway, WA with his wife and two children.