It's Firefighter Friday! Good Morning Ryan Hipskind

Hope you are having a warm Firefighter Friday!  Today we have Ryan Hipskind (Yes, this is another Ryan we have!) Ryan was a Volunteer Firefighter with us for about 2 years, then became paid almost 2 years ago.

1.    *What made you want to be a firefighter?
I wanted to serve the community in a career that was enjoyable, challenging, and exciting.

2.    *What’s the best thing about being a firefighter at LFD?
The crew that I work with is great and I always look forward to the next shift.

3.    What’s the funniest thing that has happened at your job?
Usually something funny happens every shift!

4.    What’s your favorite food?
My Mom’s homemade enchilada casserole.

5.    What are your hobbies?
I enjoy the different arts whether it’s drawing and painting or playing guitar, as well as hunting, shooting and anything outdoors.

6. If you could sing one song on American Idol, what would it be?
Any Texas country songs.

7. Who is your role model and why?
Growing up my role models included both of my grandfathers who were decorated WWII veterans that passed before I was born, as a kid I would go through their old pictures and read the journals that they kept. As well as my dad who served in Vietnam.

8. Pepsi or Coke?
Dr. Pepper