Ryan Hamilton has lived in the Hot Springs area for most of his life. He began his EMS career by joining the volunteer fire department at 16 and then went onto complete a EMT course in college. In 2005, LifeNet merged with the ambulance service he worked for and he began his Paramedic training. At LifeNet, Ryan quickly advanced into the roles such as EMT Field Training Officer, Dispatch Training and Paramedic Field Training Officer and eventually Operations Manager.

Ryan now serves at LifeNet’s recruiter where he connects with EMS professionals and community members interested in EMS helping them find roles that best suit them. In his free time, Ryan enjoys outdoor adventures with his family, traveling and woodworking.