Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Firefighter, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Limestone Volunteer Fire Department, Peoria, IL

Years With Department/Agency

1 1/2

Dept. Web Site:

http://limestonefire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Lacon-Sparland Fire Department- 12 years
Lacon-Sparland Ambulance Service- 3 years
Henry Community Ambulance Service- 2 years

Day Job:

EMT- Basic for AMT

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It started because my dad was on the volunteer fire department my whole life, and I decided I was going to join.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people in the area I live

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of volunteers, and safety