Veteran London firefighter named Galls 911 Hero

London Fire Department Captain Brandon Wagers is living out a lifelong dream to serve the community he loves as a firefighter.

That's just one reason why he's a Galls 911 Hero.

C1 3 sacrifice and danger...that's becoming a firefighter.

Abc 36's austin miller takes you to london to introduce you to our 911 hero.

Putting out fires..

And saving lives was something brandon wagers always aspired to do.

By age 17..

He was serving as a volunteer.

Now..

Almost 17 years later..

He's a captain for the london fire department.

Brandon wagers trt 14 "really, i thought, 'man, that's a really cool thing as a young kid.

As i got older with my hometown, i kind of thought,'hey, that's something i wanted to do.

I always wanted to help people.'" whether it's fire, a car crash or even medical emergency..

That draw to help people is most rewording part of the job for wagers.

Wagers- trt 11 "i'm here for my community.

I want to do everything i can for the department, our community and anyone who's passing through our town or whatever.

I want to be for them."

Wagers is now at the point in his life..

Where he's spent nearly half of that time with london fire.

He's helped inspire others to become firefighters..

And plans to continue to inspire and help others for as long as his body will allow it.

Wagers- trt 14 "enjoying coming to work is a big thing for me.

I've had other jobs in the past where i say, 'hey, i've done this task.'

You know, you do your job, but when you actually come into work and enjoy your job everyday, i think it's a blessing."

In london, austin miller, abc 36.

Our thanks to captain wagers and the london fire department for their cooperation.

If there's someone you'd like to nominate to be a 9- 1-1 hero...we'd love to hear from you... go to our website, wtvq.com and click on the community tab.

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