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Warren County
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Greg Henry~Charter Member~
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Greg was a charter member of the Warren County Junior Firefighters Program. He was the Youth President from 2008 until 2012.
During his tenure as Youth President, Greg oversaw the formation of Fire Explorer Post 672 and the inaugural Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition. He led the competition team to numerous 1st Place finishes at various firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC, and the BSA WinterFest `12 competition in Gatlinburg, TN. Greg also attended the South Atlantic Fire-Rescue Expo `10 in Raleigh, NC.
Greg was a junior member of the Macon Rural Volunteer Fire Department. As an adult firefighter on Macon Rural, he eventually rose to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief.
While still in high school, Greg obtained his North Carolina NFPA-1403 certification, was a member of the Science National Honor Society, and graduated high school with honors.
After high school, Greg attended Wilson Community College and graduated with honors with a fire protection technology degree.
Greg was then hired as a career firefighter by the City of Wilson Fire/Rescue. The following year Greg was presented the Firefighter of the Year Award by the Wilson Golden Circle Optimist Club.
Greg currently works as a firefighter/park ranger for the NC Forest Service.
During his tenure as Youth President, Greg oversaw the formation of Fire Explorer Post 672 and the inaugural Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition. He led the competition team to numerous 1st Place finishes at various firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC, and the BSA WinterFest `12 competition in Gatlinburg, TN. Greg also attended the South Atlantic Fire-Rescue Expo `10 in Raleigh, NC.
Greg was a junior member of the Macon Rural Volunteer Fire Department. As an adult firefighter on Macon Rural, he eventually rose to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief.
While still in high school, Greg obtained his North Carolina NFPA-1403 certification, was a member of the Science National Honor Society, and graduated high school with honors.
After high school, Greg attended Wilson Community College and graduated with honors with a fire protection technology degree.
Greg was then hired as a career firefighter by the City of Wilson Fire/Rescue. The following year Greg was presented the Firefighter of the Year Award by the Wilson Golden Circle Optimist Club.
Greg currently works as a firefighter/park ranger for the NC Forest Service.
Luke Choplin~Charter Member~
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“[Fire Exploring] prepared me for learning to work with others… I also learned what it meant to be a public [safety] worker, meaning it’s not always fun and games—sometimes it’s hard work.”
—EMT-Paramedic Luke Choplin
Luke was a charter member of Warren County Junior Firefighters Program and a member from 2008 to 2013. He was elected Vice President in 2012 and Youth President in 2013, and also served in other leadership positions within the organization.
During his tenure as a Warren County Junior Firefighter, Luke was a junior member with the Afton-Elberon Volunteer Fire Department, where he still volunteers as a firefighter and first responder.
Luke participated in several firefighter competitions including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC, and the BSA WinterFest `12 competition in Gatlinburg, TN. Luke attended the South Atlantic Fire/Rescue Expo `12 in Raleigh, NC.
Soon after high school, Luke obtained his North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification from Vance-Granville Community College. Luke works as a career paramedic with Halifax County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
During his tenure as a Warren County Junior Firefighter, Luke was a junior member with the Afton-Elberon Volunteer Fire Department, where he still volunteers as a firefighter and first responder.
Luke participated in several firefighter competitions including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC, and the BSA WinterFest `12 competition in Gatlinburg, TN. Luke attended the South Atlantic Fire/Rescue Expo `12 in Raleigh, NC.
Soon after high school, Luke obtained his North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification from Vance-Granville Community College. Luke works as a career paramedic with Halifax County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Buddy Lynch~Charter Member~
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“I learned a lot from the Explorer Post and it helped me choose my career.”
--Buddy Lynch
Buddy was a charter member of the Warren County Junior Firefighters Program and a member from 2008 to 2013. He served in several positions of leadership including Training Officer, Recruitment Officer, and as a member of the Fundraising Committee. Buddy was instrumental in numerous fundraising efforts.
Buddy was a junior member of Arcola Rural Volunteer Fire Department, where he continues to volunteer as a firefighter and first responder.
Buddy participated in at least seven firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Stony Hill Junior Firefighter Challenge in Wake Forest, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC, and the BSA WinterFest `12 competition in Gatlinburg, TN.
Through the Warren County Junior Firefighters, Buddy obtained his CPR / AED / First Aid certification.
Buddy has worked as an emergency telecommunicator at the Halifax County 9-1-1 Central Communications Center in Halifax, North Carolina and for Warren County E-911 Communications in Warrenton, North Carolina dispatching police, fire, and EMS.
Buddy was a junior member of Arcola Rural Volunteer Fire Department, where he continues to volunteer as a firefighter and first responder.
Buddy participated in at least seven firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Stony Hill Junior Firefighter Challenge in Wake Forest, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC, and the BSA WinterFest `12 competition in Gatlinburg, TN.
Through the Warren County Junior Firefighters, Buddy obtained his CPR / AED / First Aid certification.
Buddy has worked as an emergency telecommunicator at the Halifax County 9-1-1 Central Communications Center in Halifax, North Carolina and for Warren County E-911 Communications in Warrenton, North Carolina dispatching police, fire, and EMS.
Will Lynch~Charter Member~
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Will was a charter member of Warren County Junior Firefighters Program and was a member from 2008 to 2012.
Will served as a junior member on both Macon Rural and Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Departments.
Will competed in at least six firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC and the BSA WinterFest `12 in Gatlinburg, TN. Will also attended the South Atlantic Fire-Rescue Expo `10 in Raleigh, NC.
While in high school, Will obtained his North Carolina NFPA-1403 certification, was a member of the National Honor Society and the NC Academic Scholars, and graduated as the class Salutatorian.
After high school, Will served in the United States Army as a combat medic in the famed 82nd Airborne Division. In the Army he earned his National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification while at Fort Sam Houston, TX and his Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) at Fort Bragg, NC.
After the Army, Will was accepted to Western Carolina University where he majored in emergency medical care and graduated magna cum laude. Following graduation he went to work as a paramedic for New Hanover Regional EMS on the coast but currently works for Jackson County EMS in the mountains.
Will served as a junior member on both Macon Rural and Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Departments.
Will competed in at least six firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC and the BSA WinterFest `12 in Gatlinburg, TN. Will also attended the South Atlantic Fire-Rescue Expo `10 in Raleigh, NC.
While in high school, Will obtained his North Carolina NFPA-1403 certification, was a member of the National Honor Society and the NC Academic Scholars, and graduated as the class Salutatorian.
After high school, Will served in the United States Army as a combat medic in the famed 82nd Airborne Division. In the Army he earned his National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification while at Fort Sam Houston, TX and his Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) at Fort Bragg, NC.
After the Army, Will was accepted to Western Carolina University where he majored in emergency medical care and graduated magna cum laude. Following graduation he went to work as a paramedic for New Hanover Regional EMS on the coast but currently works for Jackson County EMS in the mountains.
Hunter PowellMember 2009-13
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“[Junior firefighters] helped me. It made a hobby into a career.”
—Career Firefighter Hunter Powell
Hunter was a member of Warren County Junior Firefighters Program from 2009 to 2013. He served as Youth President in 2012 and also served in other leadership positions.
Hunter was a junior member of the Norlina Volunteer Fire Department, where he still volunteers as a senior firefighter.
Hunter participated in at least seven firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC. Hunter was Youth President when the Fire Explorer Post 672 competed at the BSA WinterFest `12 in Gatlinburg, TN. He also attended the South Atlantic Fire/Rescue Expo `12 in Raleigh, NC.
After high school, Hunter graduated from the Wilson Community College Firefighter Cadet Academy in Wilson, NC.
Hunter is currently a career firefighter with the City of Henderson Fire Department, Henderson, NC.
Hunter was a junior member of the Norlina Volunteer Fire Department, where he still volunteers as a senior firefighter.
Hunter participated in at least seven firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC. Hunter was Youth President when the Fire Explorer Post 672 competed at the BSA WinterFest `12 in Gatlinburg, TN. He also attended the South Atlantic Fire/Rescue Expo `12 in Raleigh, NC.
After high school, Hunter graduated from the Wilson Community College Firefighter Cadet Academy in Wilson, NC.
Hunter is currently a career firefighter with the City of Henderson Fire Department, Henderson, NC.
Josh "Heavy Duty" TerryMember 2012-16
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"H.D." was a member of the Warren County Junior Firefighters Program from 2012 to 2016. He served as the Secretary/Treasurer, served on several ad hoc committees, and was the official chief chef.
Josh was a junior member of Soul City Volunteer Fire Department, and later Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department.
While a Warren County Junior Firefighter, Josh was certified in CPR / AED / First Aid, and he earned his North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification before turning 18 years of age!
Josh participated in no less than eight firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC, the Stony Hill Junior Firefighter Challenge in Wake Forest, NC, and BSA WinterFest `15 in Gatlinburg, TN. Josh also attended the Virginia Firefighter Games `13 in Richmond, VA.
Josh acquired several important donations that allowed the Warren County Junior Firefighters to compete in the EMS events at the BSA WinterFest `15 competition. Josh also obtained a grant which allowed the Warren County Junior Firefighters to attend the National Volunteer Fire Council's National Junior Firefighter Academy at the Scott Safety Headquarters in Monroe, NC.
Josh was the recipient of the 2015 Explorer of the Year Award.
As an EMT, Josh worked at Warren County Rescue Squad, Eastern Medical Transport, and Northampton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He has also worked full-time in public safety positions with Vance County and Warren County Sheriff’s Offices.
Josh is currently a volunteer firefighter and first responder with Norlina Volunteer Fire Department and Fire Chief of Soul City Volunteer Fire Department. Josh is now an Associate Advisor of the Warren County Junior Firefighters Program.
Josh was a junior member of Soul City Volunteer Fire Department, and later Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department.
While a Warren County Junior Firefighter, Josh was certified in CPR / AED / First Aid, and he earned his North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification before turning 18 years of age!
Josh participated in no less than eight firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, the Millers Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC, the Stony Hill Junior Firefighter Challenge in Wake Forest, NC, and BSA WinterFest `15 in Gatlinburg, TN. Josh also attended the Virginia Firefighter Games `13 in Richmond, VA.
Josh acquired several important donations that allowed the Warren County Junior Firefighters to compete in the EMS events at the BSA WinterFest `15 competition. Josh also obtained a grant which allowed the Warren County Junior Firefighters to attend the National Volunteer Fire Council's National Junior Firefighter Academy at the Scott Safety Headquarters in Monroe, NC.
Josh was the recipient of the 2015 Explorer of the Year Award.
As an EMT, Josh worked at Warren County Rescue Squad, Eastern Medical Transport, and Northampton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He has also worked full-time in public safety positions with Vance County and Warren County Sheriff’s Offices.
Josh is currently a volunteer firefighter and first responder with Norlina Volunteer Fire Department and Fire Chief of Soul City Volunteer Fire Department. Josh is now an Associate Advisor of the Warren County Junior Firefighters Program.
Caleb ConnMember 2012-14
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Caleb was a member of Warren County Junior Firefighters Program from 2012 to 2014. He was elected Youth President in 2014.
Caleb was a junior member of the Arcola Rural Volunteer Fire Department and Macon Rural Volunteer Fire Department where he still volunteers as a firefighter and first responder.
Caleb participated in at least five firefighter competitions in his time with the Warren County Junior Firefighters, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, and the Stony Hill Junior Firefighter Challenge in Wake Forest, NC. He attended the South Atlantic Fire/Rescue Expo `12 in Raleigh, NC.
Through the Warren County Junior Firefighters, Caleb was certified in CPR / AED / First Aid. After graduating from high school, Caleb earned his North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. He currently works at Eastern Medical Transport and Halifax County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Caleb was a junior member of the Arcola Rural Volunteer Fire Department and Macon Rural Volunteer Fire Department where he still volunteers as a firefighter and first responder.
Caleb participated in at least five firefighter competitions in his time with the Warren County Junior Firefighters, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, and the Stony Hill Junior Firefighter Challenge in Wake Forest, NC. He attended the South Atlantic Fire/Rescue Expo `12 in Raleigh, NC.
Through the Warren County Junior Firefighters, Caleb was certified in CPR / AED / First Aid. After graduating from high school, Caleb earned his North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. He currently works at Eastern Medical Transport and Halifax County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Taylor ReamsMember 2012-14
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“[Junior firefighters] taught me to be a leader. … It also taught me when to be humble and follow. [It] helped me learn responsibility and to become more mindful of others. I believe with the experience... and my leadership role in the organization, it has helped me in many ways through life.”
--Pharmacy Tech Taylor Reams
Taylor was a member of the Warren County Junior Firefighters Program from 2012 to 2014 and served as Youth President in 2014. She was recipient of the 2014 Explorer of the Year Award.
Taylor was a junior member with Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department. Later, she was a firefighter with Roanoke-Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department.
Taylor participated in several firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, and the Stony Hill Junior Firefighter Challenge in Wake Forest, NC. She also attended the Virginia Firefighter Games `13 in Richmond, VA.
Taylor participated in numerous fundraisers, community service projects, and activities.
Through the Warren County Junior Firefighters, Taylor obtained her CPR / AED / First Aid certification.
Taylor graduated from Vance-Granville Community College with a degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and is currently a certified pharmacy technician.
Taylor was a junior member with Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department. Later, she was a firefighter with Roanoke-Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department.
Taylor participated in several firefighter competitions, including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition both in Warrenton, NC, and the Stony Hill Junior Firefighter Challenge in Wake Forest, NC. She also attended the Virginia Firefighter Games `13 in Richmond, VA.
Taylor participated in numerous fundraisers, community service projects, and activities.
Through the Warren County Junior Firefighters, Taylor obtained her CPR / AED / First Aid certification.
Taylor graduated from Vance-Granville Community College with a degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and is currently a certified pharmacy technician.
D. K. TrotmanMember 2015-21
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D.K. was a member of Warren County Junior Firefighters Program from 2015 to 2021. He was elected as Vice President in 2015 and served as Youth President from 2016 to 2019. He was instrumental in planning numerous recruiting efforts and training events for the organization.
D.K. was a junior member of the Norlina Volunteer Fire Department, and later the Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department. As a member of Norlina VFD, he supported the department by assisting with fundraisers, recruiting, records, managing their social media sites and website, and served on the department’s Building & Grounds and Public Education Committees.
D.K. participated in at least seven firefighter competitions including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition, both in Warrenton, NC, the Miller's Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC, and the Crawford Junior Firefighter Mayday Challenge in Moyock, NC.
D.K. participated in the National Volunteer Fire Council's National Junior Firefighter Academy `15 at Scott Safety Headquarters in Monroe, NC.
D.K. participated twice in the WVU National Junior Firefighter Camp in Weston, WV. During his first year there he served as a Company Officer, and was elected by his peers to be that year’s Camp Fire Chief.
While a Warren County Junior Firefighter, D.K. earned his CPR / AED / First Aid certification and took the bloodborne pathogens class. He also earned his Hazardous Materials-Responder certification. D.K. not only obtained his North Carolina NFPA-1403 certification [minimum training requirements for interior structural firefighting], but he only lacked his live burn class (which he could not take until he turned 18 years old) to receive his North Carolina Firefighter-II certification!
Starting in 2016, D.K. was the recipient of the Explorer of the Year Award for three consecutive years. He also received the Norlina VFD Firefighter of the Year Award in 2016, which was the first time the department had presented that award to a junior member. In 2019, D.K. was nominated for the National Volunteer Fire Council's National Junior Firefighter of the Year Award.
In 2018, D.K. completed his high school classes five months early in December and immediately started applying for jobs to various fire departments. In April 2019 he was hired full-time by the City of Durham Fire Department as a career firefighter, a month before his classmates graduated high school.
Currently D.K. is a volunteer firefighter, first responder, and Captain with Norlina Volunteer Fire Department and Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department, is now an Associate Advisor of the Warren County Junior Firefighters Program, Also serves as an Director on the Warren County Fire Commission Board and he is working on his degree in emergency management.
D.K. was a junior member of the Norlina Volunteer Fire Department, and later the Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department. As a member of Norlina VFD, he supported the department by assisting with fundraisers, recruiting, records, managing their social media sites and website, and served on the department’s Building & Grounds and Public Education Committees.
D.K. participated in at least seven firefighter competitions including the Warren County Firemen's Day Competition and the Warren County Junior Firefighter Competition, both in Warrenton, NC, the Miller's Ferry Junior Firefighter Muster in Salisbury, NC, and the Crawford Junior Firefighter Mayday Challenge in Moyock, NC.
D.K. participated in the National Volunteer Fire Council's National Junior Firefighter Academy `15 at Scott Safety Headquarters in Monroe, NC.
D.K. participated twice in the WVU National Junior Firefighter Camp in Weston, WV. During his first year there he served as a Company Officer, and was elected by his peers to be that year’s Camp Fire Chief.
While a Warren County Junior Firefighter, D.K. earned his CPR / AED / First Aid certification and took the bloodborne pathogens class. He also earned his Hazardous Materials-Responder certification. D.K. not only obtained his North Carolina NFPA-1403 certification [minimum training requirements for interior structural firefighting], but he only lacked his live burn class (which he could not take until he turned 18 years old) to receive his North Carolina Firefighter-II certification!
Starting in 2016, D.K. was the recipient of the Explorer of the Year Award for three consecutive years. He also received the Norlina VFD Firefighter of the Year Award in 2016, which was the first time the department had presented that award to a junior member. In 2019, D.K. was nominated for the National Volunteer Fire Council's National Junior Firefighter of the Year Award.
In 2018, D.K. completed his high school classes five months early in December and immediately started applying for jobs to various fire departments. In April 2019 he was hired full-time by the City of Durham Fire Department as a career firefighter, a month before his classmates graduated high school.
Currently D.K. is a volunteer firefighter, first responder, and Captain with Norlina Volunteer Fire Department and Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department, is now an Associate Advisor of the Warren County Junior Firefighters Program, Also serves as an Director on the Warren County Fire Commission Board and he is working on his degree in emergency management.
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