Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department, N/A

Job Function

Training Officer, Safety Officer, Lieutenant, First Responder

Years in Fire/EMS:

20+

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Was Fraud Heights

Years With Department/Agency

over 27 years on the job

My Training:

Illinois Cert. Firefighter II, Haz Mat, Illinois Emergency Med Tech for 18 years, Former Training Officer Ford Heights, Il. & Phoenix, Il Dire Depts. Former CDL 3rd party trainer,

About Me:

Retired after 27 years on the job,was also the president of our union, hence the early age retirement and reassignment of all of our members to other depts. or careers ( thanks chief). Currently running my home maintenance service in the Chicago area, which I have done for 25 years.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Seemed interesting and definitely fun followed in my father & grandfathers footsteps

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is still the best job in the world

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not following safe practices & putting themselves needlessly in harms way.