Ryan Kiourkas
Spokane Valley Fire Department
Greenacres,WA
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated and disciplined professional with hands-on experience in firefighting, emergency response, and team leadership. Proven ability to perform under pressure, manage teams in fast-paced environments, and deliver strong customer service. EMT-B certified with a background in training, safety procedures, and operations support.
Work History
Recruit Firefighter
6 Months- Participant in recruit firefighter academy class 2026. Underwent intensive firefighter academy training focused on physical endurance, fire suppression and emergency response techniques. Developed skills in teamwork, situational awareness, and emergency response under pressure.
Shift Lead/Mixologist
2 Years- Delivered high-volume beverage service while maintaining strong customer satisfaction in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Managed shift operations including staff supervision, cash handling, and nightly closing procedures, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
Volunteer Firefighter
1 Year- Graduate of the West Plains Fire Academy in fall of 2024. Responsible for servicing the people of Airway Heights and the surrounding West Plains area in protecting life, property, and environment. Provided emergency response service including fire suppression and public safety support.
English Teacher
1 Year- Managed a class of kindergarten and elementary students teaching 6+ lessons a day. Responsible for lesson plans, development of students, expanding their English language skills and maintaining a positive classroom.
Quality Control Technician
1 Year- Responsible for testing concrete on job sites and ensuring it was within specifications, including running concrete strength tests in our QC lab. Field work required management of various job sites and effective time management. Earned level 1 ACI certification.
General Installer
1 Year- Progressive responsibilities starting with installation of rain gutters then expanded to siding, roofing, and window installation. Able to work effectively on various crews. Flexible with work assignments and occasional overnight requirements. Quickly learned basics for installation and provided reliable hard work and additional hours when needed.
Customer Claims Associate
1 Year- Responsible for providing peace of mind to our customers while capturing and servicing property and auto insurance claims. Responsible for gathering details of all damages and parties involved to enable proper claims handling from first notice of loss while providing excellent customer service. Awarded CSR of the Quarter in 2020.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
GPA: GPA 3.3
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Dependable and responsible
Critical thinking
Calm under pressure
Certification
- IFSAC Firefighter 1
- Hazmat Ops
- Wildland Firefighter 2
- EMT- B
Timeline
Recruit Firefighter
Spokane Valley Fire Department
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Shift Lead/Mixologist
HopsnDrops
01.2024 - 01.2026Read More
Volunteer Firefighter
SCFD10
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
English Teacher
Chungdahm I-Garten Centum
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Quality Control Technician
Central Premix Concrete
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
General Installer
McVay Brothers
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Customer Claims Associate
Liberty Mutual
01.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts
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