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