II have been a volunteer firefighter for 16 years. For the first 12, I was on San Jose Fire Department. The past 4 years I have been on Chatham Fire Department.
Every summer I participate in the Illinois State Fair Water Ball Tournament. It's hosted  by the State Fire Marshall. This is my biggest fan, my son, Brady. He loves to share his "good luck kisses".
Firefighter's Prayer
When I am called to duty, Lord
wherever flames may rage
Give me the strength to save a life
whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late.
Or save an older person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling,
to give the best of me.
To guard my friend and neighbor,
to protect his property.
And if according to Your will,
while on duty I must answer deaths call,
Bless with Your protecting hand
My family one and all.
-Author unknown
TThis is a poem given to  me by my oldest son, Colton.
My Stats:
Birthdate: July 9
Occupation: Union Laborer
Best Friends
: Jody Bond & Chris Wheat
Hobbies:
weight lifting, bow hunting
Favorite sport
: Baseball
Favorite band
: Ted Nugent
Favorite Holiday
: Christmas
Favorite ice cream
: Black walnut
Favorite vacation
: North Carolina in 2000
Favorite movie
: Smokey & the Bandit
Favorite food
: Porterhouse Steak
Favorite dessert
: Coconut cream pie
Lucky number
: 7
Favorite song
: "Fred Bear", Ted Nudgent
Favorite car
: Chevy Corvette
If I could have any career.....
Professional Baseball
If I could live anwhere...
... Montana
Pet Peeve
: My wife asking me all these questions...lol
A few of my buddies from CFD, John and Brian.
One of my favorite pictures of me with my son, Tristan.
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