Reed was hired in April 2024 as a Firefighter/ Engineer.  Reed comes to Charleston from Coos Bay Fire & Rescue from Polk County Fire & Rescue in Monmouth/ Indepence.  

Reed is a 4th generation firefighter, his Dad is a Firefighter/Paramedic for Mollalla Fire District. Reed started as a Junior Firefighter and later became a volunteer Firefighter for districts in the mid willamette valley.

Reed is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).