FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Joe Griffith

East Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Joe Griffith recently opened his new safety and health training and consulting business on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

1. WORLD TRAVELER: Griffith has been to the Philippines twice.

2. TV TIME: His favorite TV shows are “Rescue Me” and “Smallville.”

3. FAMILY MAN: Griffith has four children ages 2 to 11.

4. FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND: He have a bulldog named Bentley.

5. FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Griffith's wife is trying to turn me into a vegan.