Acting Fire Chief Ryon Dierck

Ryon Dierck’s career in the fire service began in 2008 when he was hired as a full-time firefighter by Kern County Fire Department.  He spent 13 years protecting the citizens of Kern County while holding the ranks of Firefighter, Fire Engineer, and Fire Captain.  He was hired by the Montclair Fire Department as a Fire Battalion Chief in 2020.  During his tenure with the Montclair Fire Department he has managed the department's Training Division as well as the department’s Operations Division.  Chief Dierck was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief in 2023 where he served the citizens of Montclair providing strategic management of the Fire Department under the Fire Chief’s direction.  In 2025, Chief Dierck was made Acting Fire Chief of the Montclair Fire Department. 

Chief Dierck holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Technology, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of California Santa Barbara, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration with a focus in Management.  He is a certified Chief Fire Officer, as well as a Certified Executive Chief Fire Officer through California State Fire Training.  He also holds certifications as a Hazardous Materials Specialist, Swift Water Technician, Confined Space Technician, as well as a Hazardous Materials Incident Commander.