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Firefighter Spotlight – Garrett Jones – July 2014

garrettjonesName: Garrett Jones
Rank: Firefighter
Date Joined: June 2012

Why did you join North Lenoir Fire & Rescue?
I knew some of the members and wanted to see if I was up for the challenge.

What do you like most about North Lenoir Fire & Rescue?
This fire department allows me to better myself through training, work with some of the best fireman around, and make a difference where I live.

What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy being with my family and friends, traveling, and being outside.

What community activities are you involved in outside of the fire department?
Boy Scouts, Troop 63 Eagle Scout in 2006

What advice would you give someone interested in joining the fire service?
Find a department that is capable of challenging you in training and personal goals and then work as hard as you can to make that organization a better place.

Tell us about your family:
My family runs a Veterinary Hospital and cattle farm, my younger sister graduates from NC State in December, and we thrive on working together and NC State athletics.