RYAN T. MAHER
Panama City
Summary
Highly qualified Fire Protection professional with over nine years of Department of Defense Fire & Emergency Services experience supporting Air Force operations in both the continental United States and overseas. Extensive experience in structural firefighting, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), hazardous materials response, emergency rescue operations, fire prevention, fire inspections, emergency communications, firefighter training, and incident command support. Certified Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Airport Firefighter, and Hazardous Materials Technician with proven leadership experience as a Staff Sergeant supervising personnel, training firefighters, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining emergency response readiness. Recipient of two Air Force Achievement Medals, two Quarterly Awards, and the Fire Chief of the Air Force Life Saving Certificate.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Conduct aircraft structural inspections and repairs.
- Ensure compliance with maintenance, safety, and operational standards.
- Lead personnel and support mission readiness operations.
- Perform technical evaluations and quality assurance activities.
- Maintain accountability of equipment and resources.
- Full-Time
Fire Protection Craftsman (3E771)
United States Air Force
Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Responded to structural, aircraft, vehicle, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections and code compliance evaluations.
- Operated emergency response apparatus during emergency incidents.
- Performed fire extinguisher inspections and maintenance.
- Conducted firefighter training and proficiency evaluations.
- Maintained emergency response readiness of firefighting equipment.
- Participated in disaster response and emergency management exercises.
- Assisted with emergency communications and dispatch operations.
- Conducted risk assessments and hazard evaluations.
- Supported installation fire prevention programs.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, NFPA, Air Force, and Department of Defense regulations.
- Supervisor: Available Upon Request
- Full-Time (72 Hours Per Week)
- Major Accomplishments:
- Served as a Fire Instructor and mentor for junior personnel.
- Contributed to installation emergency preparedness and response readiness.
- Maintained qualification and proficiency across multiple emergency response disciplines.
Fire Protection Craftsman (3E771)
United States Air Force
Aviano Air Base, Italy
10.2015 - 10.2020
- Responded to structural, aircraft, vehicle, wildland, and miscellaneous fire emergencies.
- Conducted interior structural firefighting operations.
- Performed Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) operations protecting military aircraft and personnel.
- Conducted rescue operations involving trapped and injured personnel.
- Responded to hazardous materials incidents requiring containment, mitigation, and decontamination procedures.
- Operated ARFF apparatus, aerial apparatus, pumpers, and mobile water supply vehicles.
- Conducted emergency medical support activities during emergency incidents.
- Participated in emergency communications and dispatch operations.
- Performed fire prevention inspections and identified fire safety deficiencies.
- Conducted public fire safety education programs.
- Maintained firefighting equipment and apparatus readiness.
- Assisted with emergency response planning and pre-incident planning activities.
- Supported incident command functions during emergency operations.
- Supervisor: Available Upon Request
- Full-Time (72 Hours Per Week)
- Major Accomplishments:
- Supported emergency response operations protecting mission-critical Air Force assets and personnel.
- Maintained operational readiness of emergency response equipment and apparatus.
- Trained and mentored junior firefighters in emergency response procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Round Rock Highschool
Round Rock, TX08-2014
Skills
- Structural Firefighting
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)
- Hazardous Materials Technician Operations
- Fire Prevention & Code Compliance
- Fire Inspection Programs
- Incident Command System Operations
- Emergency Management
- Rescue Operations
- Firefighter Training & Instruction
- Emergency Communications & Dispatch
- Fire Apparatus Operations
- Public Fire Safety Education
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis
- OSHA & NFPA Compliance
- Emergency Planning & Preparedness
- Personnel Leadership & Development
Certification
- Firefighter Certifications
- Firefighter I (NFPA 1001)
- Firefighter II (NFPA 1001)
- Airport Firefighter (NFPA 1003)
- Driver/Operator Certifications
- Driver/Operator Pumper
- Driver/Operator ARFF
- Driver/Operator Aerial
- Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
- Leadership Certifications
- Fire Officer I (NFPA 1021)
- Fire Instructor I (NFPA 1041)
- Inspection Certifications
- Fire Inspector I (NFPA 1031)
- Hazardous Materials Certifications
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- HazMat Operations – Product Control
- HazMat Operations – PPE
- Incident Command
- ICS-300
- ICS-400
- Emergency Communications
- Public Telecommunicator I/II
MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Air Force
- Staff Sergeant (E-5)
- 2015–2025
- Honorable Service
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Veteran Preference Eligible
- Worldwide Department of Defense Fire Protection Experience
- Overseas Assignment Experience
- Experience Supporting Critical National Defense Assets
- Extensive Emergency Response Experience
- Qualified Fire Instructor
- Qualified Fire Officer
- Qualified Fire Inspector
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Specialist
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Air Force Achievement Medal (2 Awards), Quarterly Award Winner (2 Awards), Fire Chief of the Air Force Life Saving Certificate
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Former Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
03.2024 - 02.2026
Fire Protection Craftsman (3E771)
United States Air Force
10.2020 - 03.2024
Fire Protection Craftsman (3E771)
United States Air Force
10.2015 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Round Rock Highschool