Director Fry began his career in EMS with the opening of Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service in the eastern end of Lawrence County in June of 1973. During his tenure with SEOEMS he served as Station Chief at the Rome and Ironton stations, Director of Operations, and managed several special projects.

He has been state certified EMS Instructor since 1978. Prior to the closing of SEOEMS in 2010, he was appointed by the Lawrence County Commission to the position of Executive Director for the newly established Lawrence County EMS.Director Fry believes the key to the success of Lawrence County EMS is the attitude, the interest and the dedication of LCEMS’ employees.