Carter joined the Clayton Fire Co. as an Explorer Member in June of 2022.  March 12, 2024, on his 15th Birthday, Carter moved up from an Explorer and was elected into membership as a Cadet Member.   Carter's family has a history in the fire service in New Castle County, his father Joe is a member of the Brandywine Hundred Fire Co. while his Uncle Dan Krieger is a Past Chief and current member of the Claymont Fire Co.