“Growing up, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do.”

“I always wanted to do something not routine.”

“I worked for a CPA for a little less than a year. I didn’t like working in a cubicle every day.”

THE SKINNY

RANK:Firefighter-paramedic

AGE: 27

APPOINTED:Oct. 1, 2007

HIRED IN ROCKLAND: 2007

BIO: Gannon grew up in Barnstable and graduated from Barnstable High School in 2000. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Suffolk University, then worked in an accounting office before earning his paramedic certification in 2007. He finished first in his class at the state fire academy this summer. He lives with his girlfriend in Duxbury.

Best advice you ever got: Stop taking things so seriously. Relax.

Person who gave it to you: Father.

What do you do in your time off: Gannon enjoys spending time outdoors, at the beach and at NASCAR races, and hanging out with his girlfriend and his dog.

Rookie Rockland Firefighter John Gannon finished at the top of his class at the state fire academy this summer.