Casey Buss

37, Male

St. Joepeh, IL

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter, First Responder, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:: 3 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District, St. Joseph, IL
Years With Department/Agency: 3
My Training:: FFI, First Responder, Soon to have an Associates Degree In Fire Service Technology, Parkland College (Champaign IL) and working on a Bachelors Degree in Fire Service Management from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
About Me:: I have been a firefighter for three years now as a volunteer. I will get onto a paid department some day and have hopes to become an engineer and eventually lieutenant. anything else, just ask me.
Day Job:: Currently at Sygenta Seeds in St. Joseph, IL
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I have been involved with the St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District (volunteer department) all my life. My dad has been on for twenty years now and is now one of two Asst. Chiefs, so i pretty much grew up at the firehopuse. As soon a I turned eighteen, I joined have have no regrets. Its in my blood and what I love to do. It's my life.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: The feeling of satisfaction when people are greatful you got out of bed at 3 a.m. to help them out with whatever they needed.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Staffing, Pension Plans, Grants