Rick Stevens

Rick was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was one month old. In addition to serving the last 17 years as a veteran of the fire service, he has been the Fire Chief at Punkin-Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department since 2013, and is also a flight paramedic with Air Rescue/Air-Evac out of Texas. He also served eight years as a combat medic in the U.S. Army with the sixth and seventh Calvary. He earned his bachelor's degree in health care management from Argosy University, and is currently pursuing his associate's degree as a registered nurse. Rick has received the Medal of Bravery and Firefighter Cross, among other awards, throughout his career.