HAYMER'S MAIN MISSION

At the Toulminville Fire Station 14, you will find Firefighter James Haymer. With three years at MFRD, he’s looking forward to completing paramedic school in December and future career advancements. Haymer also serves in the United States Air Force Reserve. He shares a bit about his experiences.

How long have you served in the military?

“I’ve been in for 8 years as a Technical Sergeant/E6. I was deployed in 2019 to Ali Al Salem, Kuwait for 6 1/2 months.”

What has been your most memorable experience in the military?

“My most memorable experience in the military was when I deployed and earned my first achievement medal. It made me feel like my work didn’t go unnoticed. It was the first real accolade in my military career. Also, promoting overseas was probably my next choice. Being able to finish all my requirements while working the number of hours per day and being able to promote felt good."

How did you become interested in MFRD and becoming a firefighter?

“I became interested in MFRD around the year 2012 but never really made that jump to want to become one. I finally decided to try it out and got hired on at Prichard Fire Department in 2016 and left there to come over to MFRD in 2018.”

What does it mean to you to be a veteran and having served your country?

“It means a lot to me to be able to serve the community and also serve in the military. Serving in the military has opened a lot of opportunities for not only myself but for my family. Wanting to change the dynamic and make a positive impact is the main mission. It’s hard to make changes from the outside looking in. If you want change in the world, then you have to be the change!”

Firefighter James Haymer