Jeffrey Houston Reed was born in Radford‚ Virginia‚ to Henry and Wanda Reed. The oldest of four children‚ he lived in Pulaski with his parents‚ two brothers‚ and sister. He was a graduate of Pulaski County High School and employed by the Town of Pulaski Fire Department.

Jeffrey Reed began his service with the Pulaski Fire Department in January 2001 as a volunteer firefighter. He was certified in Firefighter I and II and HAZMAT Ops in less than two years and was hired as a career firefighter in October 2002. Firefighter Reed was also a certified Fire Officer I with over 500 hours of other recognized fire service training. He was an accomplished engineer and firefighter.

One phrase seems to permeate anything anyone could say about Jeff Reed–You could always count on him. Jeff was a quiet and reserved man. He was kind and patient. He did for others‚ not wanting to be noticed for the deeds he had done. He enjoyed helping others who were in need.

Jeff was an outdoorsman‚ hunting‚ fishing‚ gardening‚ and helping his friends with projects. Jeff was quite an accomplished carpenter and brick/block mason‚ and he helped the department out many times at the department training center. You could find Jeff on a lot of his days off helping coworkers‚ friends‚ and neighbors with projects. He was always looking for ways to help.

Jeff was married to Sheila and the father of two daughters‚ Carmen (17) and Tracy (11)‚ and two sons‚ Zachary (11) and Jeffrey H. Reed Jr.‚ who died at birth. Jeff loved being a father and husband. He loved to play in the yard with the kids‚ to teach them to be respectful and kind‚ and to remind them to have fun.

Jeff Reed was definitely a role model. His dedication and commitment to his family‚ the Pulaski Fire Department‚ and our citizens is greatly missed.