Preston Thompson

36, Male

Illinois

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Sheffield Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

2

My Training:

Going through my FF1 training and going through driving training for the Sheffield Rescue ( EMS ).

About Me:

I'm 20, and am currently attending IVCC to receive my AA in Marketing. I'm planning on changing my life this coming up November 11th..soon to be updated! Everyone wish me luck - hopefully my knee doesn't hurt too bad afterwards.

Day Job:

I work at Staples as an Easy Resident Tech

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to give back to my community, and the best way I felt to do that was to join my towns' volunteer fire department. My father was also a firefighter for 18 years and then felt that he was too old to keep doing the job, so as his son, I am currently taking his place in the team.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I can put all my training outside of the fire department, to work to help the public when in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Making sure that you get there in time in the middle of the night-calls. Also, making sure that I have enough gas in my car, shoes are in the right spot, and my keys are where I can find them. I really don't want to be the one left at the station making the coffee for the 3AM calls.

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