By Debbie Adams
The Town of Vinton and the Vinton Messenger are saluting members of the Vinton First Aid Crew (VFAC). This week’s featured volunteer is Brett Lovell. He is an EMT and has been with the crew for about a year.
Lovell is from Roanoke. He is a veteran of the United States Navy. He says he joined the VFAC in order to help the community, make new friends, and learn new skills.
His day job is as a Cloud Engineer at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). He enjoys working with computers, watching movies, and cooking. He enjoys spending time with his fiancée Sierra Flowers and baby boy Kodiak Flowers.
Lovell encourages others who are interested in being a part of the community, learning life-saving skills, and serving others to join the Vinton First Aid Crew, as well.
“We are truly blessed to have the Vinton First Aid Crew in our town,” says Vinton Mayor Brad Grose. “The Crew has a long history of service to the residents of Vinton and the surrounding area. Many of our citizens have amazing stories about the wonderful service provided to them by the devoted members of the Crew.”
“A common trait among individual members of the crew is their desire to serve their fellowman,” the mayor said. “The Vinton First Aid Crew offers an opportunity to serve, and it also provides valuable medical training that can truly be lifesaving. There is a strong sense of camaraderie and family in the Crew that is rarely duplicated in organizations of its size.”
“The citizens of Vinton can rest assured that they will always receive professional and caring service from the dedicated members of our Vinton First Aid Crew.”
Thank you for your service, Brett Lovell!