Even after officially retiring from his full-time role, Gerald Fogel contributed to the firefighting community by joining the Foresthill Fire Protection District. His extensive experience was instrumental in mentoring and advising this fledgling agency, showcasing his commitment to the firefighting profession and community safety. Beyond his firefighting duties, Gerald also amassed diverse public service experiences. He worked as an EMT with Pomeroy Ambulance Services and then as a paramedic with American Medical Response. He spent over a decade providing emergency care at the Concord Pavilion during significant events. Additionally, for ten years, he was a communications specialist for the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) California Task Force 4, a role that took him to significant disaster sites throughout the country. Gerald’s dedication extended into disaster management, where he served as a Division/Group Supervisor on a Type 3 Incident Management Team. This role saw him coordinating responses to East Coast hurricanes and managing West Coast wildfire operations. The challenges of the Oakland Firestorm in 1989 and the Loma Prieta Earthquake in 1991 were particularly formative, reinforcing his resilience and dedication to public service. An advocate for continuous learning and teaching, Gerald also imparted his knowledge as an instructor for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) courses at various hospitals in the Bay Area, utilizing his extensive experience as a licensed paramedic. In retirement, Gerald has not slowed down but has instead shifted his focus towards personal health, fitness, and adventure. His love for the outdoors propels him to regularly engage in hiking, mountain biking, dirt bike racing, snow skiing, cross-country skiing, and camping. His commitment to fitness is also evident in his advocacy for the keto lifestyle, which he credits with helping maintain his strength, energy, and overall health. Gerald’s philosophy towards fitness and life is simple yet profound: take each day as it comes and set attainable goals. He believes life is a marathon, not a sprint, a mindset that helps him overcome obstacles and continue moving forward. Racing remains one of Gerald’s enduring passions. His love for adrenaline and competition finds expression in off-road motorcycle racing. He participates actively in District 36 cross-country and Enduro events, including the prestigious Virginia City Grand Prix and the Tecate Extreme Enduro, among others across California and Nevada. The discipline, mental toughness, and resilience he has developed through racing continue to influence all aspects of his life.

R. A. Styron Heating & Air was founded in 1954 by Mr. Styron, a fireman, who ran the company as well as continuing his firefighting career until his retirement. Upon retirement, the company was handed down to his son, Andy, who still runs the company to this day with two of his sons. We have continued to serve our friends and neighbors for the last 60+ years with the same honesty and respect the company was founded on. When you choose our team, you're choosing a family owned and operated local business with deep roots in the community. You can rely on getting quality service from one of our well trained and seasoned technicians on every visit. All of our technicians go through a egregious back ground check and drug screening to ensure an honest and drug free environment. We are licensed, insured and bonded to be able to provide the highest level of service to our customers. Specialties: Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, HVAC Installation, HVAC Replacement, New Construction HVAC Installation Business Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are located at 808 Juniper Crescent #206, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA.