Joe Hoffman, a veteran who served with Marine One protecting President George W. Bush from 2004 until 2008, has continued his life of service as a firefighter at Abington Fire Company, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc.

Hoffman intended to live a quiet life with his family after his time in the military, but soon after he felt the calling to continue serving, this time with his local fire company.

“I think it’s just as rewarding for you as it is for the people you’re helping,” said Hoffman.

Hoffman is now working with a family of service members, the O’Brien’s. The patriarch of the family, Richard O’Brien considers Hoffman his best friend. When his son joined the Marines, Hoffman was happy to provide him with some invaluable advice.

“Joe was really excited for me, knowing that I was going to become a Marine,” said Marine Richard O’Brien Jr. “He would tell me stories all the time.”

And Hoffman plans on continuing his life of service.

“In everything I do, I think of leaving whatever I’m doing better than when I got there,” he said.

Read more about Joe Hoffman and the Abington Fire Company at 6abc.