Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Highland Park, IL

Years With Department/Agency

25

My Training:

Rescue diver for 10 years. State certified pump operator / engineer.

About Me:

Married 34yrs, 3 kids, 5 grandchildren under the age of 2. (triplets included.)

Day Job:

Construction Manager

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Back in 1978, I needed a secure job and benefits.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The comradiery

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I
know that this sounds like just an "old pain in the ass". But I feel
that the tradition of the fire service is being neglected by many of the
younger F.F's. I feel the work ethic is not the best the attitude is
not the best. I don't know if my generation is to blame for the way the
kids were raised, but I feel it truly is a problem.