Veteran firefighter starts over at Savannah Fire Station 5 after 11 years with Columbus Fire

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An advanced firefighter who spent 11 years with Columbus Fire started over two months ago at Savannah Fire Department Fire Station 5. Oct. 28 is National First Responders Day.The day honors the service and sacrifice of those who work in public safety.Starting over at Station 5John Hammock spent 11 years with Columbus Fire before moving to the Coastal Empire. He is now learning a new crew and new ways of operating at Station 5. He is trusting new colleagues with his life while hoping they become family.Hammock said every day is different, including structure fires and medical calls.Brotherhood and advice for rookiesHammock said the constant is the brotherhood he came looking for and found at Savannah Fire. He told WTOC that being at the station is second to none.His advice for incoming rookies is the same advice he would give himself 11 years ago.“But I would say just keep your head up. Keep moving forward. Keep doing what you’re doing. Just do the next right thin