Jon Marr – Editor-in-Chief
Jon Marr is a 25-year fire service veteran originally from the Connecticut/Rhode Island area. He currently serves as Fire Marshal for a suburb in the Wichita area. He previously worked as Deputy Director of Emergency Management for Sedgwick County, a Station/Battalion Chief at a United States Air Force Base in Southern Spain and a Battalion Chief with the U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll in support of the Space and Missile Defense Command. Prior to Kwajalein, Jon spent 8 years as a Fire Captain for the Area Support Group Kuwait Fire & Emergency Services Department supporting the U.S. Army Central Command throughout Kuwait. He was also a Fire Lieutenant at Forward Operating Base Falcon in Southern Baghdad, as well as 3 years working for AMR Seattle. Jon is a certified Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II, Incident Safety Officer, Haz-Mat Tech/IC, holds a Bachelors degree in Fire Administration from Waldorf College and has been an EMT for 22 years. He is currently a Graduate Student. Jon enjoys scuba diving, adventure travel, and watching his 13-year-old son see the world in wonder. Jon is a firm believer in maintaining a healthy balance of pride, tradition, and safety within the fire service
Ron Givens – Deputy Editor
Ron Givens is a 5th generation firefighter with 12 years on the job. Ron started as a Jr. Firefighter in Union Beach, NJ in 2002, before relocating and getting hired with the South Trail Fire District in Ft. Myers, Fl in 2008. Ron is also a part-time Captain with the Upper Captiva Fire Department on North Captiva Island, Fl. Ron is a Paramedic, Instructor 2, Live Fire Instructor, and holds an A.S. Degree in Fire Science from Edison State College. Ron is a proud member of the Florida Gulf Coast F.O.O.L.S and IAFF Local 1826. Ron co-founded the fire training page entitled “Shut Up And Train” (SUAT), and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with others on Station-Pride. EBGH – RFB – FTM – DTRT