Hopkins Announces Pick for Cranston’s Next Fire Chief
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Hopkins Announces Pick for Cranston’s Next Fire Chief
On Tuesday, Hopkins announced that Deputy Chief Robert Ryan is his selection.
Ryan, a thirty-six-year Cranston firefighter, is now slated to succeed James Warren as the leader of the fire department.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“I interviewed three highly qualified candidates to be our Chief, but in the end, I just felt that Chief Ryan was the right person at this time to take the department reins,” said Hopkins. “His thirty-six years of service and experience across the varied divisions and tasks of firefighting makes Chief Ryan an excellent choice. He has my confidence and is well respected by the rank-and-file members of the fire department.”
About Ryan
Ryan joined the Cranston Fire Department in January 1988 and has risen through the ranks while serving in all stations around the city. As Deputy Chief since January 2019, Ryan currently has command responsibility for one half of the city and provides direct supervision of personnel in Stations 1, 2 and 3. He responds to all fire or emergency calls in his designated area to provide in the field supervision to Cranston’s first responders.
“I am honored and grateful to Mayor Hopkins for his confidence in selecting me to be Cranston’s next fire chief,” Ryan said. “I pledge to the members of the department and the Cranston community that we will work hard every day to protect the city and maintain our excellent record of fire and emergency services.”
Ryan lives in Scituate with his wife Jane, and they are the "proud parents of three adult children."
The mayor said he is forwarding Deputy Chief Robert Ryan’s name to the City Council for its advice and consent. A hearing will be scheduled before the Council Finance Committee at a date to be determined in consultation with the city council leadership.