Shawn Allen's Page

Hometown:

Harvel

I Live: (City, State)

Raymond

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

To help people & give back to the community, if we don't do it, who will?

Relationship Status:

Single

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Raymond-Harvel Fire & Rescue

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, 911 Operator/Dispatcher, Other

Years With This Department/Agency

20

Second Department (if appl.)

Raymond-Harvel Ambulance Service

2nd Department Type:

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, 911 Operator/Dispatcher, Other

Years With Second Department/Agency

20

Other Past or Current Departments:

Montgomery County 911
Montgomery County Haz-Mat Team
Montgomery County IMAT Team
Illinois TERT

My Training:

Way to much to list, plus it is ongoing!

Day Job:

911 Dispatcher for Montgomery Co 911 (I'm the bastard midnight child)

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Montgomery County CPR Inst. Assoc
American Heart Assoc
Illinois EMT Assoc
Red Knights Motorcycle Club (M.A.L.)

Top Issues Facing Responders:

EVERYONE GOES HOME!!

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

It's a great job even if you don't get paid for it!