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Chad Jones, 33, on October 22. A firefighter for 8 years and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for 11 years, who is now stationed at Engine 11, located off 6 street in Albany, Oregon. Firefighters are alternated between stations annually, usually within their station's city. Assisting the birth of a baby in a driveway right after high school inspired him to sign up for EMT classes.  

Jones sliding down the pole on October 22. He says the best part of his job is getting up to go to work with his friends. Firefighters run 24-hour shifts, where they live in dorms in the station, then have 48-hours off. The worst part of the job is the lack of sleep.  Jones enjoys his schedule because he gets to be there for his kids to help with online learning, taking them to soccer practice, and hanging out.