Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Illinois

Years With Department/Agency

28

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Chicago Heights Fire Dept.
Merrionette Park Fire Dept.

My Training:

Firefighter 2,Hazmat Tech A, fire service instructor 1, emt-p

About Me:

I have spent 28 years with the Chicago Fire Dept. the first 17 on an als ambulance. Also as a FF/PM I was assigned to one of the first als engine companies in the CFD. I am a Lt/PM on Truck 45 in the Mt. Greenwood neighborhood. I hunt, fish, play the mandolin (bluegrass and Irish sessions) and ride my Harley with my brothers from the Illinois Axemen. I have a daughter who is married to a Chicago cop (who would like to be a Chicago fireman) and 2 sons who are US Marines, one a Sgt. and the other a Lcpl . Both are in the 1/10 (arty). Sgt.Pat has 2 tours in Iraq and a purple heart and is doing 4 more for the Corps. Brian is thinking about re enlisting. We shall see.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was looking for an outside job. Not working in a cubicle. I liked the brotherhood, the activity and the fact that every day was different

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Everyday is different

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Personal safety, manning, anti terrorism training