Ryan McKay

Ryan McKay, a seasoned veteran with 20 years in the fire service, began his journey as a reserve firefighter with CAL FIRE in Riverside, CA. He now holds the position of Battalion Chief with Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services, located near Atlanta. Alongside his commitment to firefighting, Ryan's profound passion for food and knowledge sharing has lead him down a culinary path, culminating in the creation of thefirehousechef.com. His culinary expertise has not gone unnoticed, as he has graced the platforms such as FDIC, where he speaks on food and fire service culture, and has secured victories in local food competitions. Ryan has showcased his culinary prowess on an NBC primetime cooking show Food Fighters. Leveraging his diverse experiences, he has been entrusted spearheading his department's holistic health and wellness initiatives, aimed at mitigating the profession's inherent risks and enhancing the well-being of his colleagues to optimize their careers.