Name: Sean Powers
Age: 42
Hometown: Lower Macungie Township
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Family: He has been married to Kimberly for seven years. They have four children — two boys and two girls.
Occupation: Sean is an energy analyst for Linde Energy Services.
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Fire Company: Lower Macungie Fire Department
Training: “I received most of my training in New York, where I volunteered for two fire departments over a 17-year period. I am now updating to Pennsylvania standards.”
Describe your job with the fire company. “I am a firefighter.”
Why did you choose to become a firefighter? “My friends in New York were involved in firefighting and they got me involved.”
How do your loved ones feel about you putting your life in danger? “My wife can’t say much. She is also a volunteer firefighter and knows the fears and risks.”
What would you tell people interested in joining your fire company? “Come on down. It is a good environment and good personnel here.”
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