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Profiles in Volunteerism: Firefighter Jeff Lynam

Jeff Lynam is a volunteer firefighter with Dewey Fire Company No. 1 in Hellertown.

Name: Jeff Lynam

Age: 29

Lives in: Hellertown

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Family: Wife, two children

Job: Stay-at-home dad, Dewey Fire Company volunteer firefighter

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Fire company: Dewey Fire Company No. 1

Training so far: Mod 1 & 2

What's being a volunteer firefighter like?

“I haven’t been on a call yet but it’s exciting. There are a lot of interesting people and stories that come along with these people. Being a stay-at-home dad has its own challenges but there’s also a monotony to it. You can feel a little suffocated by that. This is more of an avenue to channel my aggression. I burn it off a little easier when I have something to focus my attention on!”

How do your loved ones feel about you putting your life in danger?

“My daughter, Sophia--she’s five and she loves it. She’s into cartoons, like Fireman Sam. Ever since I started volunteering, she’s started watching it. She’s always asking about trucks and stuff. My son, Anthony, is a little younger and doesn’t quite get it. My wife seems to be supportive. I think she enjoys seeing me do something I’m passionate about. She doesn’t worry about me yet. We’ll see if her temperament changes.”

Tell us a story you'll never forget about your firefighting experience.

“I don’t really have any stories yet because I’m just starting out.”

What would you tell people interested in joining your fire company?

“Stop by and just ask some questions. It seems that every volunteer organization is looking for people to come down and donate time, if anything. Don’t be shy.”

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