Volunteer Spotlight: Dean Vrba

Name: Dean Vrba
Title: Chief
Department: Cedar Mt. Auburn
Location: Mt. Auburn, IA

Why are you an NVFC member?
Because they represent the interests of volunteer fire/rescue and EMS. I also enjoy reading the topics that they write about. There are also good training benefits that they publish.

What is your occupation?
Emergency Management Coordinator

Why are you a fire service volunteer?
I love protecting the community that I live in. I am there when someone in our community is in need during their worst times. I love putting my community’s needs in front of my own.

What year did you join the fire or emergency services?
2007

What are your memorable moments as a firefighter or EMS provider?
The most memorable moments are the gestures of gratitude that are given when we are there to help with an emergency.

What contributions have you (and your department) made in your community?
We give our community a safe sense of security. We have also provided every home in our community with a working smoke detector.

Interested in serving your community? Find volunteer fire service opportunities at www.MakeMeAFirefighter.org.