Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bourbonnais Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

18

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.bourbonnaisfire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Park Forest Fire Department (past)
Otto Township Fire Protection District (past)
Pleasantview Fire Protection District (contract firefighter/EmtP) (past)

My Training:

Fire Officer II certifiied
Firefighter III certified
Haz - mat Operations Level certified
Technical Rescue Operations Level certified
NIMS certified

Day Job:

Deputy Chief of Operations for the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My father and uncle were members of a fire department when I was young and I decided to give it a try. I really found myself enjoying the oppurtunity to helping those in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Current ecomonics outlook facing fire chiefs and thierb decision process
The national debate regarding the homebuilders vs the fire departments as it pertains to sprinklers.
Personnal accountability or responsibility for themselves and thier actions.