Working as a fireman is a demanding job…It’s also a very dangerous job that not many people are cut out for.

That’s why you need to find a little peace in your life, whenever you’re not fighting fire.

Joe Ashcraft works 24 hours a day, every 3rd day at the Tallahassee Fire Department.

When there’s work to be done, Joe is front and center, but when there’s not, he likes to take his mind of things with a little music.

“We have a lot of down time between calls and I can sit around and watch reruns of MASH, or I can do something a little more productive, more stimulating. It’s a great hobby.”

Ashcraft has been working his hobby for as long as he’s been with TFD, almost 25 years. He’s played in Scotland, France, and Canada and that’s not all.

“I’ve played for three Florida Governors, at least two Georgia Governors. The band performed for Jimmy Carter. I’ve played at some unusual churches, and a lot of parades.”

Someone You Should Know-Joe Ashcraft