My Firefighter Nation
Steven Knott
Profile Information:
- 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
Frankie Winslow
Feb 10, 2008
BIGTRUCKMAN18 Overpeck
I am from Indiana I was a firefighter in Gary assigned to squad 2 for 6 years before i took a transfer to a much smaller city Elkhart IN. I saw you have a group called the axeman I was wondering if you had any info pertaining to the organization or if you were taking new members? I am always looking to meet brothers from other cities I hope i can get some info from you. Thank you for your time Chris Overpeck
Jan 5, 2009
BIGTRUCKMAN18 Overpeck
Jan 5, 2009