Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lemont Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

23

Dept. Web Site:

http://lemontfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Crete Township Fire Department

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Watching Johnny and Roy sparked my interest and when I was 10y/o I saw my neighbor revived by the paramedics it sealed the deal.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The trust the public still has for us when public trust for others is nonexistent.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Keeping police work to the police and ems work to us. Police have to be jaded and non compassionate to keep the facts straight. We need to be compassionate and caring to treat our patients/victims well.