Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cabery Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

6

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Kankakee Twp. Fire Protection Dist., South Chicago Hights Fire Dept.

My Training:

Firefighter II, Firefighter III, EMT (Basic), HAZ MAT Awareness, Technical Rescue Awareness, Training Officer, EMS Corrdinator and Continue to add on.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have always wanted to be a firefighter. My Geat Uncle was a Chicago Fire Fighter, My Grandfather was a Kankakee City Firefighter, my father and uncle where firefightrers for the City of Kankakee as well.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

This is just what I have wanted my whole life.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training and Staffing!