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Fire medic 206 37, Male
South Elgin, United States

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Hometown:
Elgin, IL
I Live: (City, State)
South Elgin, IL
Years in Fire/EMS:
18 Years
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
My Grandfather was a volunteer in his younger days and I liked his stories. I also enjoy helping others.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
South Elgin, IL
Department Type:
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Rank/Role There:
Safety Officer, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years With This Department/Agency
17 Years
Other Past or Current Departments:
Carol Stream Fire (past)
My Training:
Illinois FFIII, Hazmat Tech, Hazmat Bio-tech, Hazmat Ops Trainer, Instructor I, EMS-Lead Instructor, CPR instructor, TEPP Instructor, Swift water Tech, SCUBA Diver, Ice Rescue Suface Tech Trainer.
About Me:
I started in the EMS Field right out of High School. I then became a POC in South Elgin, During this time I contuined to work in the security and law enforcement field. I became the head of a small EMS department on a Local River boat Casino resort before becoming a contract Medic for the Carol Stream Fire Department. Finally I went full time with the South Elgin Fire Dept. and have become a Hazmat tech with training in Bio/Chemical Weapons. I am 1 of the deaprments 2 EMS Lead instructors. I work on the department safety committee, Training, Hazmat Team, and other areas.
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Explorer leader, Illinois Assoc. of Hazmat Tech and Specialist. Ice Rescue surface tech Trainer. PADI Member.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Safety in responding to calls and training
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Being part of a brotherhood and team with the ability to use and learn new skill.

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At 3:58pm on September 4th, 2008, Marie said…
awesome! I want to go to swiftwater training whenever they'll let me
At 12:13pm on August 17th, 2008, Marie said…
thanks for the add!

stay safe,
~Marie
At 5:03pm on July 1st, 2008, Jess said…
Hey thanks. Unfortunately, I've found that to be hired on a fire dept, a person needs all the luck he/she can get. Haha.
At 2:35pm on June 10th, 2008, EMT Squeeky said…
Thanks Man...I thought it turned out pretty cool looking :D
At 10:42pm on June 2nd, 2008, EMT Squeeky said…
Hey Buddy!!! Thanks for the add! Be safe out their!
At 9:52pm on November 28th, 2007, J.P. Halstead said…
Hey south elgin, Hows my buddy Bill Eckles? I was on in Big Rock w/him. Be safe.

Never Forget 343
At 5:55pm on November 28th, 2007, Brad Carlson said…
Bio-terrorism.I got ya.I should had known that.we did a drill on stuff like that a couple of years ago.Multi company,hazmat,
At 2:47pm on November 27th, 2007, Brad Carlson said…
welcome to the site.1 question what exactly is a bio-tech.
 
 

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