Sen. Kevin Matthews, has reached his pinnacle of a career in public service. After 25 years with the department he retired in 2010; soon after finding himself serving in the Oklahoma senate. Even as he walks the halls of the capitol, he still considers himself a firefighter at heart.
“We’re able to do great things and make a difference in people’s lives,” Matthews said, “When we show up, it’s often the worst day of someone’s life but but to help them and be of service is an honor.”
2 News caught up with one of Matthews’ friends.
“Senator Matthews, I’ve been knowing him since the kindergarten,” Renaldo Works said.
Works deserves some of the credit for the senator’s story. It was Works who Matthews spoke with, about the prospects of a career in the fire department.
Thursday night, along with other friends and family, Works got to see his buddy shine.
“He is a real ambitious guy, but good character. He’s been a good role model for people,” Works said.
Matthews took the lessons from Tulsa to the legislature.