DAVE

Chicago, IL

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Lieutenant
Years in Fire/EMS:
18 FD, 4 Military
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
WAUKEGAN (ILLINOIS) FIRE DEPT.
Years With Department/Agency
18
Dept. Web Site:
http://WWW.WAUKEGANFIRE.COM
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
NAVY FIREFIGHTING/DAMAGE CONTROL, NAVY CORPSMAN-FMF (MARINES)
My Training:
ILLINOIS OSFM FF2 & FF3, PARAMEDIC, FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER, SCUBA DIVER, (TRT) HIGH ANGLE, TRENCH, CONFINED SPACE, STRUCTURAL COLLAPES, SWIFT WATER, ARFF, BIKE MEDIC, HONOR GUARD, FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER, ETC. I EARNED A BS DEGREE FROM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY IN FIRE SERVICE MANAGEMENT..
About Me:
I HAVE GOTTEN INVOLVED IN MANY FACETS OF MY DEPARTMENT AS I BELIEVE THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE TO PROVIDE HELP TO THE CITIZENS WHENEVER AND WHEREVER I AM CALLED. I AM PROUD TO BE A FIREFIGHTER AND HOPE TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
THE OPPORTUNITY, THE PAY, THE TRAINING, THE RETIREMENT, TO BREAK THINGS AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT
Top Issues Facing Responders:
LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND COMMON SENSE (IN GENERAL). ALTHOUGH SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT, THERE NEEDS TO BE A BALANCE BETWEEN GETTING DONE WHAT NEEDS TO GET DONE AND TAKING MINIMUM RISK.

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  • Ray Mc Grane

    hi Dave glad you had a great day on paddys day, ah the bacon an cabbage you cant beat it Good to hear a couple of DFB lads were there some of our Paramedics went to Boston had a great time with some of the FF EMS there, be nice to meet up when you hit dublin take care my friend,
    ps your more than welcome to crash out on our bed settee, when your here,
    take care stay safe

    Ray EMT/P Dublin

    Mar 20, 2009

  • Peggy Lee Moats

    Thanks for the add!

    Nov 17, 2009

  • Matt Jackson

    I'm traveling to Chicago soon and I was hoping to get some hot spots for eating during my visit.  I was wondering if you could give me five or so and recommend things to eat. 

    Jul 16, 2013