Hometown Madison - March & April 2016
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serving our community<br />
Lieutenant Paul Stegall<br />
madison Fire Department<br />
Why did you decide to be a fireman?<br />
I guess it’s in my blood. My father is a retired fireman<br />
and when the opportunity presented itself, I decided<br />
to make a career out of it.<br />
How long have you been with the <strong>Madison</strong><br />
Fire Department?<br />
I have been with the City of <strong>Madison</strong> for 14 years.<br />
Tell us about your family.<br />
I have been married to my wife, Jennifer, for 12 years.<br />
She works for the Rankin County school district. My<br />
stepson, Coleman, is 16 years old and my daughter,<br />
Madye, is 9. She loves to do competition cheer.<br />
What is the toughest thing you have<br />
experienced in your job?<br />
Seeing a young person lose their life way to early.<br />
Share some things you enjoy doing<br />
in your spare time.<br />
In my spare time I enjoy boating, camping and<br />
working on classic cars.<br />
What are three things on your bucket list?<br />
Traveling across America in an RV for a year when<br />
I retire. Taking my family snow skiing, and driving my<br />
‘67 Camaro on the Hot Rod Power Tour.<br />
Who is someone you admire and why?<br />
My father. No matter what he faces, he always keeps<br />
calm. He puts God and his family first and is always<br />
there to lend anyone a helping hand.<br />
Where do you see yourself ten years<br />
from now?<br />
In ten years I hope to be able to retire from the<br />
fire department and start buying and selling classic<br />
cars full time.<br />
If you could give one piece of advice<br />
to a young person, what would it be?<br />
Listen to your parents. They have been through<br />
the same things you are going through. If you make<br />
a mistake, learn from it and move on.<br />
What is a favorite childhood memory?<br />
When I was 14, I got my first car and restored it with<br />
my dad.<br />
What is the biggest mistake you think<br />
young people make today?<br />
Wanting everything right now. Be patient, work hard<br />
and don’t live beyond your means.<br />
What is your favorite thing about the<br />
City of <strong>Madison</strong>?<br />
The city is very safe place to work or live. They give us<br />
the tools we need to provide a great service to its<br />
citizens.<br />
What is your favorite thing about <strong>Madison</strong><br />
County?<br />
My favorite thing about the county is the people.<br />
Whenever we run mutual aid calls or need help from<br />
other agencies, we all work well together.<br />
42 • <strong>March</strong>/<strong>April</strong> <strong>2016</strong>
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