🔥Growing up with a firefighter father sparked my passion for the profession.
👴🏻Working as an orderly in a nursing home taught me valuable life lessons from elderly patients.
⚾️Despite not making it to Major League Baseball, I pursued my dream of serving as a first responder.
🌟Becoming a father has been the most fulfilling job of all, shaping me into a better person.
🔁My journey has come full circle as my children inspire me to continue being a hero in their eyes.
What inspired you to become a firefighter?
—Growing up with my firefighter father and witnessing the impact he made on others inspired me to follow in his footsteps.
How did working in a nursing home shape your perspective?
—Working as an orderly in a nursing home humbled me and taught me the importance of listening to the stories and wisdom of the elderly.
Did not making it to Major League Baseball disappoint you?
—While I didn't make it to the majors, I channeled my passion for serving others into becoming a first responder, which I find incredibly fulfilling.
What has been the most rewarding job in your life?
—Being a father has been the most rewarding job, as it has shaped me into a better person and allowed me to make a positive impact on my children's lives.
How do your children inspire you?
—Seeing the world through the eyes of my children reminds me of the importance of being a hero and motivates me to continue making a difference in their lives.
00:00Growing up with a firefighter father and my early fascination with the profession.
05:54Working as an orderly in a nursing home and the impact elderly patients had on me.
09:23My dream of becoming a Major League Baseball player and how it led me to pursue a career in public service instead.
11:57The joy and fulfillment I find in being a father and the lessons it has taught me.
12:54The impact my children have on me and how they inspire me to continue being a hero.
