Battalion Chief Bailey Martin sits down with Lieutenant Travis Stokes to discuss his career and how his pursuit of higher education has been a priority. He is currently assigned to Health and Safety, based in RFD Headquarters on East Franklin Street. Lieutenant Stokes talks about why he wanted to pursue a doctorate degree in health sciences, how he did it while working as firefighter in the City of Richmond, and what has motivated him to stay. He also discusses what he’s done over the past 18 months to help lead our COVID-19 response.