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Jake
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  • Pekin, IL
  • United States
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August 26, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm
The Schaeferville Fire Department is hosting a benefit night at the Culver's of Pekin to raise funds for new gear. Alot of our sets are over 20 years old!!! Please, if you live in the Pekin/ Peoria area of Illinois come help us out!
August 11
Jeff replied to Jake's discussion 'Fundraising' in the group The Volunteers
we do cash an gun bashes,rent our fire hall for different kind of things,but the only problem is its always the same people who attend an help out for the fire company an the ones that don't do anything are the ones that complain
July 17
Mike Holden replied to Jake's discussion 'Fundraising' in the group The Volunteers
To start find out if you have a local saddle or riding club in your area. Work with them to find a good place in your district to have one. If your like us and don’t a riding club check with nearby departments to see if they have one. You will nee...
June 21
Jeffery W. Jackson replied to Jake's discussion 'Fundraising' in the group The Volunteers
hey mike I like the idea of the trail ride. Since my department is sorounded by farms and live stock. can you send me the details how ya,ll got started.I.ve also thouht about puttin on a rodeo but a lot work in thought and cost.
June 21
Tyson Ward replied to Jake's discussion 'Fundraising' in the group The Volunteers
We do a demolition derby and it helps us alot. The derby this year will be the 10th annual derby for us.
June 21
Chief Dino replied to Jake's discussion 'Fundraising' in the group The Volunteers
We have BBQ fundraisers a couple of times a year and in the fall we host a Halloween party for the community and usually close out the night with a cake walk.
June 19
Eddie Rogers replied to Jake's discussion 'Fundraising' in the group The Volunteers
We do "Night with the Stars". Basically we pick songs and dress up like the singers or act out the song. You have to get creative. last year me and three other guys did two songs off of O Brother Where Art Thou. We did the whole Soggy Bottom Boys ...
June 14
Kirk replied to Jake's discussion 'Fundraising' in the group The Volunteers
as everyone knows these days are hard to get money from people. you just dont know if you will have your job week to week. here are some fund raising ideas. photo with santa next to a firetruck, yard sales, hay rides, car washs, car shows,
May 13

Profile Information

Hometown:
Pekin
I Live: (City, State)
Pekin, illinois
Years in Fire/EMS:
2
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
To help others, and i have wanted to do this since i was a child and started taking classes in College and trying to gain as much knowledge as possible.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Shaeferville Fire Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Firefighter, EMT - Basic, First Responder, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast
My Training:
Intro to Fire Science
Hydraulics and Pump Operations
Building Construction
Tactics and Strategy
Nationally registered EMT-B
Pumping and Drafting
Basic Essentials/Firefighter I
About Me:
My name is Jake Barber, from Pekin Illinois. I remember from childhood seeing fire trucks tear down the street, and was always interested in the job and wanted to do it for a living. Im studying Fire Science Technology at Illinois Central College. Im a volunteer fireman at Schaeferville Fire Department.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
It allows me to help others and do what i like to do

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