Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

29

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Oak Forest

Years With Department/Agency

20

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Started with Matteson FD as a cadet @ age 17 worked for North Palos, Hazel Crest FDs spent alot of my formative years with Bud daleys ambulance service

My Training:

PM for 28 years,FF3 FO2 Associates Degree Instructor for Illinois Fire Service Institute since 2001

About Me:

47 yo divorced with 2 boys I spend alot of time with coaching both of them in baseball. Coach football and help out at the High school level with the baseball program.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I am a legacy I am doing what I have always wanted to do I am a proud member of OakForest Firefighters Union Local 3039

Why I Love Fire/EMS

This is the greatest job in the world

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training is always a top priority because we still dont heed the past and have 100 plus of our Brothers & Sisters killed annually