MEET OUR MEMBER

Introducing Captain and Training Officer Ryan Devries, callsign 309. Ryan has been with CCFD since April 2018 and has worked diligently to rise through the ranks from Probationary Firefighter to Captain.

Ryan has extensive training in all areas of fire service. His certifications include NFPA 1001 Full Service, Fire Officer 1 (NFPA 1021), Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521), Wildfire Suppression, Engine Boss, Sprinkler Protection, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Wildland Train-the-Trainer, and Viera Trainer and Evaluator. He has also spearheaded the Cherry Creek PR and Social Media teams, mentoring other members to take on these roles. Ryan takes great pride in elevating our medical team to the highest standards. He has participated in multiple wildfire deployments, including Lytton (2021), White Rock Lake (2021), and Burns Lake and Fort St. John (2023).

Ryan demonstrates outstanding dedication to the service, maintaining high attendance at calls, training, and events. He consistently seeks out additional courses to expand his knowledge and shares them with the team. Ryan spends countless hours developing training programs for the department, pushing for positive changes and fostering a healthy culture. Ryan has even gained the nick name “DJ Sirens” for his impressive skills with the siren controller.

In addition to his work with CCFD, Ryan is a full-time Primary Care Paramedic and Shop Steward with BCEHS. He also serves his community as a Search and Rescue Manager and Director for the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad. Outside of his professional commitments, Ryan enjoys officiating in the BCHL, mentoring young officials, renovating his home, exploring the wilderness, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Ryan says “Joining the Cherry Creek Fire Department quickly became a second family and gave me a profound sense of purpose. The strong, close-knit connections between our firefighters creates an unbreakable bond, allowing us to operate with exceptional efficiency and professionalism, whether we’re responding to emergencies, participating in drills, or engaging in community events. This bond and the culture of firefighting have led to some of my deepest friendships. The training and supportive environment foster personal growth, helping each member strive to be their best. I find great reward in mentoring and teaching firefighters, guiding them from a place of no prior knowledge to becoming skilled and confident professionals. The experience is not only about developing firefighting skills but also about growing as individuals and as a team.”

September 16, 2024