Mike Kilburg

Male

ILLINOIS

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Lieutenant
Years in Fire/EMS:
29 total. 21 years career. 8 years POC.
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Country Club Hills Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
29
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.iaff-local2720.org
My Training:
State Of Illinois Firefighter III
Fire Officer I
Instructor II
Certified Fire Investigator
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Hazardous Material Technician
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist
EMT-Paramedic
Day Job:
Lieutenant - Paramedic
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I started as a 15 year-old cadet. My dad was a former Asst. Chief and a paramedic. Huge influence on me.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I have been doing it since freshman year of high school. Still a great job....Just not as much fun anymore.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Manning.Politicians who talk out of both sides of their mouths. The myth that the number of fires is decreasing across the nation.

Comment Wall:

  • Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich

    Mikey!
    Glad to see you here.
    Been awhile.
    Welcome.
    Art

    Jun 17, 2008

  • Rachel T. Corey

    Hey Mike. Checked out my page huh? ;) That's cool.
    Just wanted to say hi. I have spoken with Keith about me coming to Chicago next week on business. I wanted to see some of your houses. (well at least one) Keith said the North side? And to introduce myself right away.
    Any particular house better than another?
    Anyway be safe out there!

    Aug 6, 2008

  • Rachel T. Corey

    Well thanks anyway Mike.

    Aug 6, 2008

  • Rachel T. Corey

    Hey Mike, I will be there 8/17--8/23. Any info you can give me would be great! Thanks Mike!

    Aug 7, 2008

  • Rachel T. Corey

    Hey Mike. Leaving Sunday for Chicago. You said you had some good spots to visit?

    Aug 13, 2008

  • Rachel T. Corey

    Yup, downtown. Yeah I don't want to spend too much time at fire houses ether. But I do want to hit one. I'm without a car. Thought about renting one and in fact I reserved one, but then I canceled it when I saw that no matter where I went in the city I would be paying for parking. TOO EXPENSIVE and I wouldn't get reimbursed from my job. So what do you suggest for me to see/do? I have no issues walking, the el, bus, but want to limit cabs if I can. Thank you soooo much for any info and help.

    Aug 14, 2008

  • Mike Kilburg

    Rachel, Engine 98 is at 202 E. Chicago Ave. Right off of Michigan Avenue near the Hancock building. It is a beautiful old firehouse. Engine 13 is at 259 N. Columbus. The Dive Unit is also there. The places I could send you are in shitty neighborhoods so that probably wouldnt work. If you take the Red Line El south to Cermak you can visit Chinatown. Engine 8 is there and they have cool shirts. If you take the Red Line north to Addison you can check out Wrigleyville/Boystown. Lots to see and do in Chicago. You need to check out Millenium Park. Have fun!

    Aug 15, 2008