VIDEO: 18-year-old Garry Mitchem has always dreamed of becoming a firefighter for Baldwin county.
His disability doesn't stop him from achieving that dream, or helping his community.
"I love this fire department, I love Milledgeville, I love both the county and the community," he said.
He also said he's the fire department's biggest fan, and he his love for it comes from his dad. "He was a firefighter from Dekalb county from 1966 all through 1997," Mitchem said.
Garry wants to follow in his dad's footsteps, but in the mean time he spends his time listening to the fire department scanner.
"Every time there is an accident or a fire, I post online to let the community know when a call comes out for an accident or a structure fire, or any type of fire," Mitchem said.
Garry has Prader Willi Syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder that causes physical, mental, and behavioral problems.