Sixteen-year-old Tyler Parkinson was always going to be a firefighter. Throughout his childhood, Tyler would spend time admiring his firefighter parents Nicole and Tony and their colleagues at Taradale Fire Station in Napier.
Since qualifying in March, year 12-student Tyler has already attended to emergencies with his parents.
Tyler and Nicole Parkinson speak to Perlina Lau.
March, year 12-student Tyler has attended his "first flame" with his parents. Photo: Michaela Gower / NZME
