Jim Scharnhorst's Page

Hometown:

Matteson Illinois

I Live: (City, State)

OakForest Illinois

Years in Fire/EMS:

29

Why I Joined the 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

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Oak Forest

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Rank/Role There:

Lieutenant

Years With This Department/Agency

20

2nd Department Type:

N/A

Other Past or Current Departments:

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.

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

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

This is the greatest job in the world