Alumni Association Spotlight: Aaron Pike

The dream for Aaron Pike began when he was a little boy. “Growing up I always knew I wanted to be a firefighter. Nash Community College helped turn my dream into my everyday reality. I have great passion for what I do, and I love going to work,” Aaron said.

Aaron Pike graduated from the Nash Community College Emergency Management Technician Academy on January 15, 2014. The academy is an 11-week rigorous program comprised of various components including EMT Basic Curriculum, HAZMAT, Emergency Vehicle Driver training, National Incident Management Training, Technical Rescue, and physical fitness. Aaron successfully passed his North Carolina State EMT Certification exam.

Along with completion of the Nash Community College EMT Academy, Aaron has also completed an array of other classes providing him with an Associate’s Degree in Fire Protection Technology and the training necessary to handle a variety of situations he may encounter in his role as public servant. “Seventy-five percent of fire calls are for first responder calls, and the others are related to fire assistance and other various issues.  It is important to be prepared for any situation that may be encountered.” he said.

Pike has been a volunteer firefighter with the Nashville Fire Department since 2007, and was recently hired by the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department.