The Ron Skidmore Memorial Foundation was created to honor the memory of a firefighter, a paramedic, a teacher, a boss, and a leader. Ron was an individual with an extraordinary personality and an abundance of passion for what he loved. His first love was being a firefighter. Ron became a junior firefighter when he was 16 years old and as he progressed and trained as a firefighter, he found a love for all aspects of emergency services. He showed that love every day in his compassion as a paramedic, his command on a fire scene, his love of teaching, and his leadership as a boss. Ron wanted desperately to pass his passion on to others. Over the years teaching firefighting courses became a big part of his life. He did not just pass on his knowledge as an instructor he also encouraged and mentored firefighters and medics each day. Whether it was a probe firefighter, a new medic, his brother, his nephews, or his son he sparked the interest of many young people in the field of emergency service. Continuing his passion is the purpose of the Ron Skidmore Memorial Foundation. This foundation will not only secure his legacy but also help the next generation find and train for their passion.

Ron was also more than just a firefighter, medic, and leader. He was a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and a friend. With all his roles and titles he brought the same personality and passion. These are the type of people that The Ron Skidmore Memorial Foundation will strive to encourage.