WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Behr
Unit: 445th Civil Engineer Squadron
Duty Title: Station Captain
Hometown: Beavercreek, Ohio
Civilian Job: Air Force Materiel Command/A1 – Management Analyst (full time); Washington Township Fire Department – Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (part time)
Education: Master of Science in administration Central Michigan University; Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership Wright State University; Associate of Applied Science in fire science Community College of the Air Force
Hobbies: Playing with my three kids, hiking and just being outdoors with my family.
Career Goal: I would like to make deputy chief one day (maybe even chief). I would really like to help keep our career field progressive and staying at the forefront of innovation in the fire service.
What do you like about working at the 445th?: Getting to work and serve with such a diverse group of people. Getting to travel and work alongside our activity duty counterparts and exchange knowledge. I have trained with other TRs (traditional reservists) that work for big city fire departments; like Indianapolis and Columbus, these guys come with a lot of amazing experience to be shared with our home units.
Why did you join the Air Force?: My driving force when I first joined was education and secondly, service to my country. I have continued to serve because of the pride I have in serving my country and my desire to want to mentor and train the people around me.