Ron Manwaring moved to Murphysboro in 1972 after graduation from SIU.  He took a job as a patrolman with the City of Murphysboro.  During this same time he also served as a voulnteer (paid-on-call) fireman for the Murphysboro Fire Department.  Ron served many years as a Sergeant of the Murphysboro Police Department.  In 1996, he was promoted to Chief and served until his retirement in 2002.  In 2009, Ron officially retired from the Murphysboro Fire Department and became a lifetime member of the Coal Belt Fireman's Association.

Ron beside Engine 392 in 2009
Ron in his Backdraft apparel
Ron (on the ladder) assist John Loyd and Richard Martin at a house fire in the 900 block of Maple Street