The City of Leander Fire Department is a values driven organization that is in place to protect lives and property. We take our ability to promote the general welfare of the community very seriously and are proud to serve the community.

Friday, September 19, 2014

Firefighter Friday - Meet Eric Petty



Happy Firefighter Friday!  And good morning to our Firefighter of the week  - Eric Petty.  Eric has been with LFD for 8 years, his first 2 years were as a volunteer.  Feel free to give Eric a shout out.  :-) Now for some questions:

1.  *What made you want to be a firefighter?
For as long as I can remember I have always been fascinated with the fire service. I love the challenges it brings. I like helping, meeting and working with new people. I love the comradery, and family aspect that comes along with it.

2. *What’s the best thing about being a firefighter at LFD?
The comradery, and second family that has been built.

3. What are your hobbies?
Soccer, Hunting, anything outdoors

4. What’s something about you citizens might find unusual or interesting?
I have a degree in psychology and before I became a firefighter I helped run an upscale hunting and fishing store.

5. If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring?
My Family, a lot of food and a lot of building materials.

6. If you were a box of cereal, what would you be and why?
Cocoa Pebbles, Because they make milk into chocolate milk.

7. Who is your role model and why?
Both of my grandfathers, my dad, my brother, my uncles. They are all great men I have learned great life lessons from.

8. What would I find in your refrigerator right now?
A lot of kids snacks.

9. Pepsi or Coke?
I don’t drink sodas.

10. If you could invite 3 famous people to dinner, who would they be?
David Beckham, Johnny Cash, Sigmund Freud

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