Volunteer Spotlight: Taylor Lugo

Name: Taylor Lugo
Title: Firefighter
Department: Roper Volunteer Fire Department
Location: Roper, NC

Why are you an NVFC member?
It’s a wonderful organization for firefighters from all settings.

What is your occupation?
Probation officer and volunteer firefighter

Why are you a fire service volunteer?
To help our small community and be a part of the change.

What year did you join the fire or emergency services?
2020

What are your memorable moments as a firefighter or EMS provider?
The bonds I have gained from being a part of the first responder community are one of the most valuable things I have gained. A memorable moment would be teaching young children – including my own – the importance of fire safety.

What contributions have you (and your department) made in your community?
We have volunteered for countless events/community outreach. When I’m not working my full-time job, along with my husband who is also a volunteer firefighter in the same department, we respond to almost all calls we receive day or night. The hours we put into the fire service and our department are not something we want to be seen by others, but rather [we want] the impact we make, big or small, to be felt by our community.

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