Zackary Riddle

Profile Information:

Lives in:: Sycamore, IL
Department:: Southwest United Fire Academy
Title/rank:: Lead Instructor
Years of public service:: 15
Agency structure:: Paid fire department
Top issues in your department:: Leadership, Staffing, Communication, increasing quality of service
Professional Qualifications:: Masters of Public Administration, IL Instructor 3, FO 2. NREMT-P, CCEMT-P. Multiple special operations courses in hazardous materials and technical rescue. U.S. Army Reserve Officer.
Topics you provide training for:: Advanced Firefighter Academy (IL FF3), Emergency Medical Services.
U.S. Army ROTC Basic Officer Leadership Course Instructor.
Areas of expertise:: see above
Bio:: Career firefighter for 10 years. Army officer for 15 years, currently in the rank of Major. Assigned as Army Officer Instructor at a local university for 3 years. Two combat tours in Iraq. National Registry Paramedic for 15 years.