Jake Blackburn started his career as a volunteer firefighter with the Wedington Volunteer Fire Department in Northwest Arkansas where he has served for seven years. He currently holds the rank of Captain and Training Officer for WVFD.
In 2015, Jake was hired by the Fayetteville Fire Department where he now rides as a firefighter for the city's Rescue Company. He is also a member of Arkansas Task Force 1 and the Arkansas Helicopter Rescue Team.