John "Jack" Wilson

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
26
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
City of Wilmington, Delaware
Years With Department/Agency
18
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Also currently a member of Delaware City, Delaware Volunteer Fire Company. I am the Operations Team Leader for the New Castle County, Delaware Special Operations Team.
My Training:
over 2000 or more hours of continued Fire / EMS / Hazmat/ Rescue/ etc.
About Me:
I am assigned to Heavy Rescue Company # 1- D Platoon ( 12 years) (Firehouse Magazines 11 busiest rescue company in the USA ) I also am a Fire / Rescue / EMS Instructor for 19 years. I also work for Dover International Speedway as a Crew Chief. I am active Volunteer Firefighter within New Castle County, Delaware.
Day Job:
Firefighter 24/7/365
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
4 Generation Volunteer, 2 Generation Career....My 16 year old son just joined the VFD (5 Generations). I don't see myself doing anything else, it is a great ride.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Is the people I get to interact with
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Lack of personel in the Volunteer Fire Service

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  • Robert Kahl

    hey you guys settle your contracts yet?

    Aug 30, 2008

  • Robert Kahl

    dont worry about it i understand your a busy guy how have things been going at station one for you?

    Sep 14, 2008

  • Robert Kahl

    lol so i heard the department hired their first class... and i'm s till stuck here lol so that sux, but hey maybe the city will finally budget you guys some more firefighters and then they'll have to hire more off of my list, haha. One can hope right?

    Nov 19, 2008