Garrett was born and raised in Fort McMurray, where he, his girlfriend and their golden retriever still reside. After graduating from Portage College’s Advanced Care Paramedicine Program and Lakeland College’s Emergency Services Academy, he began his career in 2012 as a FF/EMT in the Foothills/High River area. From 2014-19, Garrett worked as a FF/ACP with the Fort McMurray Fire Department. He speaks highly of the men and women he gets the pleasure to work with and learn from at ACAA, “We all seem to have the same mentality towards providing a high level of care and compassion.” Garrett has made continually advancing his education/experience not only a mandatory requirement, but a passion. When not at work, he enjoys travelling, biking, hiking and spending time with his girlfriend, family and friends.