Firefighter Friday - Ryan Blake

Good Morning, Leander!  Yay, It's Firefighter Friday!  And Good Morning to Ryan Blake, our Firefighter of the week.  He's been with LFD for about 2 years now as a paid Firefighter.  You first met him back in July when he told us about his time in Fire School.  One extra
fun fact about our department - We actually have 4 Firefighters that go by "Ryan" either first, middle or last name.  Now, for some answers from this Ryan!

1.    *What made you want to be a firefighter?
My father was a member of the ERT (emergency response team) for the manufacturing company that he worked for when I was a young kid. They handled firefighting & hazmat duties on site. This sparked my interest and coupled with my desire to help the people in my community is what led me to choose a career in the fire service.

2.    *What’s the best thing about being a firefighter at LFD?
The awesome people that I get to work around, who all have the same passion for the job that I do.

3.    What’s the funniest thing that has happened at your job?
Impromptu eating contest

4.    What’s your favorite food?
Pizza

5.    What are your hobbies?
Mountain biking, hiking, camping

6.    What’s something about you citizens might find unusual or interesting?
I have never traveled outside of the United States.

7. If you were a box of cereal, what would you be and why?
Kashi Go Lean Crunch, it's healthy.

8. If you could sing one song on American Idol, what would it be?
I Saw God Today by George Strait.

9. If you could recommend one place for people to go on vacation where would it be and why?
Ouray, Colorado.  Great hiking, 4x4 trails, rock climbing and hot springs.

10.  If Hollywood made a movie about your life, whom would you like to see play the lead role?
Mike Rowe

11. If you could invite 3 famous people to dinner, who would they be?
Jay Leno. Tina Fey. Jimmy Fallon.