FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Andy McKinney is Fairfield County’s newest career firefighter with the Fairfield County Fire Service.
When McKinney first became a volunteer firefighter in July of 2019, he was assigned to the Community Fire Station 1. He took the necessary classes to get his basic fire training. In January 2021, he was hired as a part-time firefighter.
When asked why he started volunteering, McKinney said, “Being in the military, I had a desire to serve and give back. I joined the Rescue Squad and then a few months later I joined the fire department because I wanted to serve my community.”