Why Do I Volunteer as a Firefighter?

Why do you do what you do?

DM Mixson, Jr. – Several people have asked me lately, Doug, why do you volunteer as a Firefighter? I sat down and pondered that question and this is my response.

This video is dedicated to my Uncle, Fire Chief Gene Rushing of Hampton County Fire-Rescue SC. He spent his entire life helping other people.

Photo Credits: Fire Chief Barry McRoy and other photographers with Colleton County Fire-Rescue.

I do not own the rights to the background music.

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