Corey started volunteering with Hermiston Fire & Emergency Services in 1997. After deciding this was the career for him, he attended the Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon where he received his Associates degree of EMS and his Paramedic certification.

After graduation he was lucky enough to get hired as a firefighter/paramedic with Hermiston Fire & Emergency Services in 2000. Corey enrolled in Portland Community College’s Fire Science program and received an Associates in Fire Science. Since then he has held the ranks of Lieutenant and Battalion Chief.

Corey is married with two children.