Jason Ryan has an extensive work experience in the field of emergency services and fire investigation. Jason has served as a Battalion Chief/Fire Investigator at the Hamilton Fire Department since 2023, where they previously worked as a Fire Investigator from 2018 to 2023. Jason also held the role of Battalion Chief at Hamilton Township Fire Dept. since 2001, where they supervised firefighters and conducted fire inspections and investigations. Additionally, they have experience as a Fire Commissioner at Florence Township Fire District #1 since 2018. In terms of specialization, Jason has worked as a Haz Mat Specialist at NJ/FEMA Task Force One USAR since 2017 and as a Hazardous Materials Technician at Burlington County Office of Emergency Management since 2013. Jason also has experience as an Emergency Medical Technician at various organizations, including Ewing Twp EMS since 2013, Lawrence Township Emergency Services since 2007, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton from 2012 to 2019. Furthermore, they are a Critical Incident Stress Management Peer at NJ State FMBA since 2020.
Jason Ryan's education history starts in 1995 when they attended the University of New Haven for a field of study in Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention. However, it is not mentioned whether they obtained a degree from this institution. Following this, from 1996 to 1998, they enrolled in Mercer County Community College and earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Fire Science Administration. In 2018, they completed a 96-hour course titled "Basic Arson Investigations" at the International Association of Arson Investigators, specializing in Origin and Cause Fire Investigations.
In addition to their educational background, Jason Ryan has also obtained two certifications. In June 2021, they obtained the "Emergency Manager 1" and "Emergency Manager 2" certifications from the Emergency Manager Project, LLC. No further information regarding their certifications or training was provided.
January, 2001 - present