That's FF Z. Gibson to You

I'm so puffed up and proud. My brother graduated from Firefighter I & II and EMT training last week. He's passed numerous physical and written tests—and he's not done yet—and I cannot even begin to tell you how difficult the process was. (A normal EMT training course in college is 12 months. Zach completed all three of his courses in 11.) His ultimate goal is to be certified in dive-and-rescue.

Taking the fireman's oath.

Receiving his helmet from our parents. Zach kissed his mama and got a collective "awww" from the crowd.

All the Gibsons