3rd generation Fireman with 14 years of volunteer and career experience. Currently a backstep Firefighter on Engine 3 for the District of Columbia Fire department which is first due to the US Capitol. A Truck Lieutenant on West Lanham Fire Department Co 28 in PG County & one of the founding members for Grit Fire Training. Alex believes the term Fireman must be earned through hard work, determination, daily drills, experience and knowledge.IG: gritfiretraining