Look Hudson Valley Teenage Fireman Following Dream to the United States Air Force

Our local fire companies are filled with people who are dedicated to their communities. Very often there are multiple generations in one firehouse.

Firehouses are a great place for teenagers to get a taste of what it is like to serve a community. Plus, if they hope to grow up to be a firefighter someday that is where they will get real hands-on experience. I am going to guess this is the case for one local firefighter being celebrated by his firehouse this week.

Sugar Loaf New York Fire Company Celebrates One of Its Young Members

Yesterday the Suger Loaf Engine Company posted to their social media a best of luck message to one of the younger members who is off to follow his dream. His Mom Heidi shared with us that Landon Torres has always wanted to do Fire Protection and be in the Air Force, so now he will be getting to do both once he finishes basic training.

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Landon is heading off to Texas to follow his dream. He will be taking basic training to be in the United States Air Force. His goal is to be an Air Force firefighter.

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According to the post Landon grew up around the firehouse his entire life and is now getting to pursue his dream. Landon was with the Sugar Loaf Engine Company for two years, joining when he was just 16. His mother Heidi Schmid along with his Grandfather John Schmid, and Uncle Greg Schmid also serve with the fire department.

How to Become a Fire Fighter in the Hudson Valley

If you or someone you know is interested in a career as a firefighter check in at your local firehouse to see how you can get involved. If you are near Sugar Loaf and want to find out more about their program by stopping by on Wednesday nights at 7 PM. They always need volunteers. The firehouse is at 1408 Kings Highway in Chester, New York.

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