Helping people runs deep in Trey Moore’s family roots, so it’s only fitting that he can be found on the sidelines of athletic events helping his schoolmates.
Trey is a member of Westside Fire Department and has helped the athletic trainer staff in recent months.
“I became involved at a very young age,” Trey said of his membership in Westside. Both his dad and grandpa were active in the same fire department, and he followed in their footsteps. Trey’s grandpa, Larry Moore Sr., Was one of the founders of the Carroll County Rescue Squad.
Dressed in his uniform, Trey attends most sporting events, always ready to lend a hand if needed. Initially, he attended games in uniform to be available for emergencies, but he didn’t anticipate how frequently he would be needed.
During a ballgame, when an athlete sustained a compound fracture to his arm, Trey was there to help immediately. Athletic Director Beau Arney, recognizing Trey's valuable contribution, asked him to assist the athletic trainer regularly. Since then, Trey can be found at nearly every game.
“Going out on the field you have to be in the mindset you’re not a student, you’re there to help,” he said. He often is in that frame of mind during the school day as well, which can be a bit stressful at times.
“Trey showed amazing support and knowledge while assisting me at athletic events,” said Robert Harris, a CCHS teacher and substitute athletic trainer. “It was nice to have someone out there with me who knows the other emergency medical staff and can help get information from me to them in a medical emergency.”
Trey holds certifications in Advanced First Aid, Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) and numerous training hours through the Kentucky state fire commission.
He has spent a significant amount of time obtaining these certifications, and says he does intend to pursue a career as a paramedic or EMT after high school. His experience helping the athletic trainer has revealed a love for sports medicine.
“It’s really all about caring,” he said of his willingness to help. “They cared a lot, both my granddad and dad. Seeing how they affected people on their worst days impacted me.”