Driver/Engineer Sparks began his career as a firefighter with Carroll County Fire/Rescue in 1981 as a volunteer.  He later became a career firefighter with the same department.  He then began his career with the Carrollton Fire Department in March of 1996.  He quickly earned the rank of Engineer. 

Driver/Engineer Sparks has many years of firefighting and leadership experience.  Some of his qualifications include State Certified Firefighter, National Professional Qualified HAZ/MAT Technician, National Registry EMT, and emergency vehicle operations training. 

He also has training in radiological emergency response and management, CPR/First Aid and pre-hospital management of traumatic brain injuries. 

Throughout his 23 year career as a firefighter, Fred has participated in and instructed many live fire training sessions, tactical and rescue operations, extrication classes, flammable and combustible classes and many other related schools. 

He is currently assigned to Engine Co. #22. Engineer Sparks is married to Sharon and they have 5 children and 4 grandchildren.