Ryan served over 22 years as a career firefighter and has more than 5 years of experience as a fire investigator. He has conducted both criminal and civil fire investigations. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, as well as an Associate of Science and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science. He is a Certified Fire Investigation Technician and Certified Evidence Collection Technician by the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI). Additionally, through the IAAI, Ryan has the Motor Vehicle Fire Credential Endorsement. He is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI). Ryan is certified as both an Arson Investigator and Fire Investigator by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. He is also a certified Fire Inspector II, Hazardous Materials Specialist, and Advanced Fire Prevention Officer with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
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