Metsker admitted that like many young men, being a firefighter was an aspiration that came to him young.
“Probably to be a fireman period — the chief part was an added bonus, I guess,” he said. “The opportunity arose and I was very happy to have that offered to me. You start as a firefighter, you get your training and you pick out the guys you admire. You watch their leadership and you try to emulate it.”
Metsker has been a full-time firefighter for five years.  Prior to that, he was a volunteer for 10 years while employed with Hoosier Tire. 
He has been very involved in the Plymouth community as a member of the Plymouth Park Board for eight years.  He also has been a coach and is the current assistant coach of the Plymouth Sharks Swim Club.
The new chief admits the job is a big one, but one he is looking forward to tackling.
“There are a lot of challenges, but something that you are always concerned with is everyone’s safety,” said Metsker. “Making sure that nothing goes wrong at a fire scene as far as anything that you can control. Fire-fighting is a very dangerous job, so keeping everybody safe is a big challenge.”
He is grateful that both past chiefs are still part of the department — a resource of experience he says he will call on.
“It makes everything much easier to have them both around,” said Metsker. “They are fantastic men and I’ve always looked up to both of them.”