Bryon started his firefighting career on February 10, 2014, when he became a volunteer here at the Mustang Fire Department. Bryon was hired to full time status in August of 2015. The following spring Bryon attended Eastern Oklahoma County Vo- Tech firefighter academy. Bryon graduated firefighter academy in May of 2016, and was certified as a NREMT and as an IFSAC FFII. Bryon has recently increased his level of EMS care by becoming a nationally registered AEMT.
I have had the opportunity and privilege to supervise Bryon. Bryon is a very motivated person and loves to learn as much as he can about the fire service. Bryon is typically a quiet individual and lets his work speak for itself. He is a very dedicated employee and is willing to do whatever is needed for the good of the department. Fellow firefighters admire Bryon’s fire and rescue knowledge, along with his bedside manner and calm demeanor during emergency events.
Bryon also spends countless hours training and mentoring other firefighters. Bryon is sought out by these firefighters due to his ability to relate content and coach others through difficult situations. Bryon understands teamwork and what it means to be selfless. It is no wonder why so many of our personnel view Bryon as a leader, and why he is so highly respected around the department. It is also why so many of his peers nominated him to receive this year’s Fire Department Employees of the Year.