I am a firefighter with the Fort Wayne Fire Department. There really is no such thing as a “normal” day in the fire service. One day we might respond to routine EMS calls like trouble breathing or falls, and the next day could involve cardiac arrests or fires. That variety is truly the beauty of the job.
Before becoming a firefighter, I worked for the Department of Child Services for almost three years. Those years were very tough. Thankfully, my uncle, who is also a firefighter, along with my beautiful wife, encouraged me to apply. It turned out to be the best decision I could have made. I have only been out in the firehouses for a few months, but I can already tell this is my path in life.
After graduating from Concordia Lutheran High School, I attended Ball State University for four years. During my time at CLHS, I was involved in JROTC all four years, as well as bowling and golf. What I loved most about CLHS was the JROTC program. Through it, I met some of the best teachers and people, and it taught me some of the most valuable lessons a high school student could learn.
The advice I would pass along to current CLHS students is to put in the effort, have patience, and trust that things will play out as they are meant to.
I am blessed with a beautiful one-year-old boy and another child on the way.