Photo story take from Bobby Brown: A volunteer firefighter

Bobby Brown, 57, president of the Melrose Fire Department in Melrose, Florida is training to become a certified firefighter. (Photo by Ashley Hoover)











Brown says his family encouraged him to go back to school to become a certified firefighter. (Photo by Ashley Hoover)

Brown shows his grandson, Ethan, an antique, toy fire engine, part of Melrose Fire Department's collection. (Photo by Ashley Hoover)











An antique tanker truck owned by Melrose Fire Department. (Photo by Ashley Hoover)

Brown rolling up hoses during a training day for firefighter students in Melrose, Florida. (Photo by Ashley Hoover)

Brown straightening the hose during a training exercise to put out fires. (Photo by Ashley Hoover)

Brown leaving the Melrose Fire Department after an emergency comes in. (Photo by Ashley Hoover)