Randal Garcia has been the Ryan Fire chief since May of this year. However, he has been a member of the fire department since around 2008.
He says everyone has come together and the support he has received has been great.
He is the brother of Stephanie Wesberry and the son of Josey and Mio Garcia of Terral. (Josey is pictured on the back page at her restaurant known as Mama Josey’s in Terral.)
Randal is grateful for how things have progressed and the way Waurika and Ryan have worked together.
We’ve had some training with Waurika he says.
Last Saturday the Fire Department held their first 5K Run fundraiser. Many of the Ryan track teams as well as members of the community participated.
The money will go toward the upgrading and repairing of some of the fire trucks.
Along with the 5K Run the department sold T-shirts that said, “Stop Drop and Run 5K and Fun Run.”
Participants had the option of running or walking the 5K.
There may still be some shirts available. The cost of each shirt is $10 for small through XXL and $15 for #XL.
The hot dogs and hamburgers served at the fundraiser were excellent. Donations were taken for the meal.
