Meet our Members: Firefighter Brandon Teske
This week on "Meet our Members", we interview Firefighter Brandon Teske
Was there a specific event or reason for you to be interested in becoming a firefighter?
When I was 10 years old, my brother Josh, who suffers from muscular dystrophy, had a heart attack. I witnessed first hand Firefighters from Ottawa Fire Station 72 (Who I later served with for 3 years) and paramedics respond and save his life. This inspired me to dedicate my life and career path to firefighting in hopes to help others like Josh.
Tell us a bit about your family
My family is originally from Ottawa. My father is a mechanic by trade and a master martial artist. He teaches in his free time. My mother works for the city and is passionate about helping others. My brother Josh is happily married and continues to fight muscular dystrophy every day. I live here in Comox with my beautiful spouse Rachael who is an outreach worker in the valley, and my dog Lucky.
What is your regular “Day Job?
I work for the Canadian Armed Forces as a firefighter and I am posted at 19 Wing Comox.
Tell us about your passion in life
My passion is to be active with my family and friends, especially outdoors. Weight lifting, running, hiking, rock climbing and martial arts are all activities that I'm passionate about.
Tell us about the most amazing thing you have experienced so far in life.
The most amazing thing I've experienced is driving across Canada with my spouse Rachael and dog Lucky. It was a wonderful experience and adventure.
Do you have any fire service goals?
My goal is to continue working in the fire services until I retire. Then, I would like to become an instructor. Along the way I would love to work as a wildland firefighter.
“Thank you very much for joining our team Brandon.” says Comox Fire Rescue Chief, Gord Schreiner. “We look forward to working and training with you.”
