Director Ryan Crean has been a member of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Board since 2018. Director Crean has served as President and Vice President on the Board, and on various subcommittees.

Director Crean has been involved with the fire service since 1994, starting his career as a Paid Call Firefighter with the Orange County Fire Authority. He worked through the ranks in this capacity, reaching the position of Station Captain while concurrently working as an Emergency Technician in San Clemente for the OCFA. He attended Palomar College studying Fire Technology and Saddleback College, completing the Paramedic program in 1999. Shortly thereafter, he accepted a position as a Firefighter / Paramedic with the City of Alameda Fire Department, participating in the launch of the city’s paramedic services program.

In late 2000, he accepted a lateral position as a Firefighter / Paramedic with the San Francisco Fire Department. He focused his training on special operation disciplines, while participating in various assignments to further enhance his exposure within the organization. Chief Crean currently holds the position of Battalion Chief and continues serving on the Rescue Committee, while also managing one of the Cliff Rescue units.

Director Crean is a partner with Advanced Fire Control (AFC), a fire service training organization committed to providing excellence in the live fire training environment. AFC and its partners support the California Training Officers Symposium by volunteering services annually to better train the California fire service.

Ryan and his wife, Lindsay, reside in Danville, where they are raising their three children. Ryan and Lindsay support their children’s participation in local recreational activities and engage in volunteer opportunities within the community’s school system. Director Crean and his family appreciate special opportunities of spending time together as a family, including enjoying annual travels to Hawaii and Montana.

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