Lieutenant House began his career as a firefighter with the Carrollton Fire Department in September of 1988. Lt. House was shortly promoted to Driver/Engineer and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1995. 

Some of Billy’s qualifications include, State of Georgia Certified Fire Officer, state certified EMT, national professional HAZ/MAT Technician, and CPR/First Aid instructor. 

Lt. House also has training in emergency vehicle operations, heart saver AED, Cameo (chemical database software), and building construction for the fire service, special supplemental inflatable restraint systems, flammable liquids fire control, tank truck emergencies, fire safety symposiums, air bag and automobile safety systems, pre-hospital care of traumatic brain injuries, radiological emergency response and management, emergency response to terrorism, and arson detection. 

After graduating from Haralson County High School in 1972, Billy served four years in the United States Army. After his service in the army, Lt. House started his Career in emergency services as an EMT. 

Billy is married with two children and two grand children. He enjoys hunting and fishing.