Ryan's a "HOT SHOT"

Now you may be wondering what a "hot shot" is! In wildland firefighting, a hotshot crew is a term for a 20-person hand team specially organized to travel from fire to fire across the country in remote areas as needed. So as if Ryan doesn't have enough excitement in his life, he has joined the ranks of firefighting! Spring break was an intense week of training for Ryan and 120 other men as they attended a special hotshot course in Prescott. Not only did Ryan officially graduate, but he was honored with the "Leadership and Integrity" award by the course instructors. There was a 29 year old man that has faced many challenges in his life and was struggling with learning all of the required materials. Ryan would attend class every day from 8 to 5 and then spend hours each night helping this man study and learn all that was necessary for him to graduate. This man ended up passing the course with a 76% and will be part of Ryan's team. Not only did Ryan receive the award but was given a scholarship that will cover the cost of equipment needed. Way to go Ryan!