Mark Gable, 38, is a volunteer firefighter with . He has been volunteering for 26 years.
Gable, a resident of , works as a supervisor and head of safety at .
Gable and his wife, Alexis, are parents to a son, Dustin.
What is it like being a firefighter?
"It’s not something to take lightly. It’s a very involved job physically and mentally.”
What is your favorite thing about being a firefighter?
“My favorite thing? I’m giving back to the community.”
What made you decide to become a firefighter?
“My father is the one that got me into this… He got involved in it, and I took an interest.”
How do your loved ones feel about you putting your life on the line?
“They support me with everything I do… [Dustin] loves the fire trucks. He points [them out] to people.”
What would you tell someone who is thinking about joining the department?
“It takes patience on the family’s part… It’s something you need to stick with.”
My hats off to you for picking this line of work and hanging in there for 26 years, it is very much appreciated