Monday, June 27, 2011

58Fire.com covers "Fire Men" book signing event

58Fire.com
June 24, 2011

"Fire Men: Stories from Three Generations of a Firefighting Family" Book Signing

Firemen_book_coverFriday evening on June 24 Chief Raymond Rood, Asst. Chief James Allan, and FF/EMT Christopher Rood attended a book signing for Firemen by Gary R. Ryman. The book signing was held at Tiffany's Tap and Grill located on Main Street in Eynon. Gary is a good friend to the trio that attended the book signing. He is also a colleague to the CFC. He is the past fire chief of Scott Township Hose Company (Station 36) and also a member of the Fleetville Fire Company (Station 63, Wyoming County). Gary brings a unique perspective to the firefighting experience. He recounts his early days in upstate New York learning from his father, the department fire chief. He describes the blazes he battled with a career and volunteer crew in the crowded suburbs of Washington, D.C. He examines the mentoring relationship established with his son as they respond to the calls of a volunteer department in rural parts of Northeast Pennsylvania.

We recommend this book to all firefighters and non-firefighters. A lot of the fires and incidents discussed in this book that happened in NEPA will make you recap reading about them in the newspaper, seeing it on the news, or even watching as the firefighters knocked down the flames, cutting a person out of a wrecked vehicle, or whatever the situation was. This book will also give the non-firefighter the perspective of what a firefighter sometimes has to deal with.

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booksigning

Left to Right: Chief Raymond Rood, Gary Ryman (Author), and Asst. Chief James Allan

Photo By: Mrs. Ryman

Photos from Tiffany's Tap & Grill event



Friday, June 24, 2011

Endorsements























































“I think the book shows the true meaning of learning, sharing, devotion and motivation. I really think it should be on every probies list, as it shows the good, the bad and the ugly of what emergency responders go through, and like anything, we remember the good times and the good friendships more than the bad...
Congrats on a winner....A great book....What I liked best was remembering a lot of those incidents, by either the war stories shortly afterward or seeing it on the news. A lot of those were back in the Good Days, when men were men and probies understood they didn't know everything. All in all, it tops my lists of the many fire books I have read over the years."


-Dave CHICO Richards, Pa. State Fire Inst. Emeritus, 43fire.com






















































“This guy caught a lot of fire. Fire Men is a must-read around the firehouse. Gary Ryman is a master storyteller."


-Tiger Schmittendorf, Chief Storyteller, RuntotheCurb.com























































“As someone who also comes from a multi-generation fire service family, I appreciate how well Gary Ryman captures his family’s dedication and commitment to their fire department and community. Fire service families everywhere will relate to Gary’s stories.”

-Gary Keith, Vice President of Field Operations, National Fire Protection Association
























































“From the first page, Ryman hits the nail on the head. He provides a riveting look at the fire service as a whole, and the evolution of the business over the last three decades. Every fire fighter should read this. Old ones to reminisce, young ones to appreciate where we came from.”

-Fred Bales, CFPS, CFI,
Pennsylvania Senior Fire and Public Safety Instructor & Past Chief, Greenfield Fire Company, Greenfield, PA
























































"I absolutely loved this book! It's full of adventure and suspense and family and friends and wrapping it all up with a great big bow is the complete dedication these fire fighters have. They truly are a breed apart and this book gives us a look into their extraordinary lives. What a terrific read!”

-Hildy Morgan, Executive Director, Wyoming County Cultural Center at the Dietrich Theater, Endless Mountains Writers' Group




























Wednesday, June 22, 2011

EBOOK GIVEAWAY in celebration of Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf Blogoversary

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Giveaway of eBook Fire Men - Three Winners
OPEN WORLDWIDE - ENDS JULY 15, 2011

by Gary R. Ryman

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Fire Men: Stories from Three Generations of a Firefighting FamilyFire Men Synopsis:
Having served over thirty years in fire departments across three states, Gary R. Ryman brings a unique perspective to the firefighting experience. The son and father of firefighters, Ryman ignites the fire, smoke, blood and fear spanning three generations of the "family business." He recounts his early days in upstate New York learning from his father, the department fire chief. He describes the blazes he battled with a career and volunteer crew in the crowded suburbs of Washington, D.C. He examines the mentoring relationship established with his son as they respond to the calls of a volunteer department in rural Pennsylvania. Overall, Ryman shares both the personal and professional turning points that define a firefighting career.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Scranton Times-Tribune

Scranton Times-Tribune
June 19, 2011

Firefighter's book recounts his passion

A local man has written a memoir about his many years fighting fires.

Former Scott Twp. fire chief Gary R. Ryman is the author of "Fire Men: Stories from Three Generations of a Firefighting Family," just released by Eynon-based publisher Tribute Books.

On Friday, Mr. Ryman will sign copies of the book at Tiffany's Tap & Grill, 291 Main St., Eynon, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The book is available for $10.95 in paperback and from $2.99 to $4.99 in e-book form and can be purchased at www.tribute-books.com.

Mr. Ryman is the second of three generations of firefighters and has served for more than 30 years in fire departments across three states.

In the book, he recounts his early days in upstate New York, where he learned the ropes from his fire chief father.

In thorough detail, he describes the many blazes he has battled over the years, both in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., where he was a member of a volunteer crew, and in Scott Twp., where he served as a mentor to his oldest son.

Throughout, Mr. Ryman attempts to give readers a sense of the personal and professional turning points that define a firefighting career.

Mr. Ryman has a bachelor's degree in fire science from the University of Maryland and has been employed as a fire protection engineer for more than 25 years. He is pursuing a master's degree in American history. Mr. Ryman is married with two children.

FOR MORE INFORMATION on the book, visit its website, www.Fire-Men-Book.com, or its Facebook page.

If you go

What: Book signing by Gary R. Ryman, author of "Fire Men: Stories from Three Generations of a Firefighting Family"

Where: Tiffany's Tap & Grill, 291 Main St., Eynon

When: Friday, June 24, 6 to 9 p.m.

Details: The book is available for $10.95 in paperback and from $2.99 to $4.99 in e-book form, and can be purchased at www.tribute-books.com.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Fox 40 WICZ TV covers Kristofor's event

Fox 40 WICZ TV
June 5, 2011

Former Endicott Fireman Returns for Book Signing

A former Endicott Firefighter returns to his roots for a book signing.

Gary Ryman's firefighting career started here in Upstate New York and has been serving for more than 30 years.

The book is titled "Fire Men: Stories from Three Generations of a Firefighting Family" and shares both the personal and professional turning points of his career.

Ryman and his daughter are both happy that his book will allow him share his experiences with others.

"I got to experience it from being in the middle. I was the son of a firefighter, and became the father of a firefighter. So, I understood it from multiple perspectives," said Ryman.

"I've heard the stories growing up over and over again, but to see it in print now is really awesome," said Rymans daughter, Megan Ryman.

The book signing was held at Kristofor's Restaurant in Endicott.

Photos from Kristofor's event




Friday, June 3, 2011

Meet Gary This Sunday

Fire Men book event

Sunday, June 5, 2011
4 p.m.
Kristofor's Restaurant
1224 Campville Rd (Rt. 17C)
Endicott, NY 13760
607-785-9698
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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Wayne Independent

Wayne Independent
June 1, 2011

Book signings for former Scott Township fire chief


Visit the book's web site at: http://www.Fire-Men-Book.com

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Book Signing Events

Friday, June 24, 2011
6-9 p.m.
Tiffany's Tap & Grill
291 Main Street
Eynon, PA 18403
(570) 876-0710

Book Summary

Having served over thirty years in fire departments across three states, Gary R. Ryman brings a unique perspective to the firefighting experience. The son and father of firefighters, Ryman ignites the fire, smoke, blood and fear spanning three generations of the "family business." He recounts his early days in upstate New York learning from his father, the department fire chief. He describes the blazes he battled with a career and volunteer crew in the crowded suburbs of Washington, D.C. He examines the mentoring relationship established with his son as they respond to the calls of a volunteer department in rural Pennsylvania. Overall, Ryman shares both the personal and professional turning points that define a firefighting career.

Gary R. Ryman's Bio

Gary R. Ryman is the second of three generations of firefighters. He has a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from the University of Maryland and has been employed as a fire protection engineer for over twenty-five years. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in American History. Ryman is married with two children. His oldest son makes up the third generation of firefighters in his family, which makes him feel both old and young at the same time.

Praise for Fire Men

"A must-read around the firehouse."- Tiger Schmittendorf, RuntotheCurb.com

"Fire service families everywhere will relate to these stories." - Gary Keith, National Fire Protection Association

"Every firefighter should read this." - Fred Bales, CFPS, CFI, PA Senior Fire/Public Safety Instructor

"A look into the extraordinary lives of firefighters - a terrific read!" - Hildy Morgan, Endless Mountains Writers' Group

Fire Men: Stories from Three Generations of a Firefighting Family
by Gary R. Ryman

ISBN: 9780982256596
paperback: $10.95
eBook: $2.99-$4.99

Published by Tribute Books: http://www.tribute-books.com

Please contact Tribute Books for author interviews, review copies, book artwork and any other requests at info@tribute-books.com.

We offer 40% off orders of 10 or more copies: call Tribute Books at (570) 876-2416.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

From the Epilogue - Change Is The Only Constant

The fire service has changed immensely in the last thirty years. One major factor was 9/11, but it just accelerated a process already underway in emergency services. That term, emergency services, is probably more representative of what the fire department has actually become–a do everything and go to agency for emergencies. Actual fires are now one of the smallest percentages of incidents that we respond to.

In many communities, emergency medical services (EMS) are now operated by the fire department; add to that hazardous materials, confined space rescue, swift water rescue, dive rescue, trench rescue, high angle rescue, urban search and rescue (USAR), potential response to terrorism incidents (such as anthrax, etc.), code enforcement, fire prevention, etc. If a new hazard requiring trained personnel emerges–the fire department will be expected to handle it. They’ve got all those big trucks and fancy equipment. They’ll probably know how to deal with it.

It’s to the point where I’m very glad to be at the tail end of my “career.” I’m one of the minority feeling we’ve gone “a Christ’s sake. The amount of training to become proficient in all this stuff–never mind maintain a level of proficiency long term–has become overwhelming, particularly for volunteer services. It reminds me of the old saying–jack of all trades, master of none. The problem is, if you don’t master this stuff, people can die and some of those people may be firefighters. Bottom line–this is no longer the job I signed up for.