Rob Cannon

Male

Kaneville, IL

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Geneva, IL
Department:
Kaneville Fire Protection District
Title/rank:
Firefighter/EMT
Years of public service:
10 (total) 5 Cadet/5 Line Firefighter
Agency structure:
Volunteer fire department
Top issues in your department:
- Staffing
- Recruitment and Retention
Professional Qualifications:
Illinois
- FF-II
- Fire Service Vehicle Operator
- EMT-B

My Goals This Year
- Fire Apparatus Engineer
- Instructor I
- Haz-Mat Ops.
- Start my Paramedic School
Topics you provide training for:
I help instruct for the Fox Valley Career Center which is sponsored through the Kaneland School District. I help teach Fire Science to high school aged individuals from 5 different school districts.
Areas of expertise:
These are my GOALS to train on more in 2009!

Pride, Ownership, Honor
Fire Behavior
Fire Control
Initial Scene Size-up
Ground Ladders
Rapid Intervention
Bio:
I'm a progressive and aggressive firefighter. I am VERY dedicated to my fire department. I train hard... my whole life is the fire service. I love to learn and love to teach when I can.

I started as a Firefighter/EMT in Illinois with the Kaneville Fire Protection District. I spent 5 hard earned years there. I made several achievements and found what I wanted to obtain in the fire service.

I moved away for a couple of months to Prince Georges County, Maryland to be a live in firefighter with Laurel Rescue Station 49. I had some amazing experiences there, but found out very quick that living in a firehouse wasn't for me. I overcame several challenges and learned more about myself as a person in the time I was there.

I have moved back to Illinois with a solid mindset of what my goals are how I plan to achieve them. I have rejoined with my department back home and ready to push forward with my education. I thank everyone who has supported me in the past and today... without you I am not sure where I'd be. I love the fire service with all my heart and moving away put into perspective how I ran from my goals, because I thought I couldn't achieve them or they were too hard.

FTM-PTB-EGH-RFB-KTF-DTRT

One of my biggest inspirations is Chief Rick Lasky of the City of Lewisville Fire Department.

Comment Wall:

  • Leon Mumaw

    Hey good to hear from ya. High school kids, thats fun! I am doing fine up here in the ice box they call MN. Retied up to God Country and getting in as much fishing as I can. Stay safe and keep in touch. Check out my blogs http://firefightersfdblog.blogspot.com and http://holdthebox.blogspot.com they are keeping me busy in the winter.
    LM

    Jan 9, 2009

  • Leon Mumaw

    Yes, it's had it's pump test and should be delivered soon. you can go to Alexis web site and see the pictures of it. Looks like a nice truck

    Jan 9, 2009

  • Jim Mason

    Rob
    Thanks for joining CSf (Common Sense Firefighitng ). It's a fire ground leadership and decison making page on the site. Jump into any discussion at any time. There are alkways some good ones going. This is the first time I have ever seen someone list fire ground size up as an area of expertise, Bravo!!! That is what it's all abot for me. I think we onlt do three things on the fire ground, no matter what our orders are - Size Up, Decide what is wrong and fix it to the best of our ability. How many members odes your dept get on the first due alarm?
    Jim Mason
    Chgo FD

    Jan 10, 2009

  • Rick Lasky

    Hi Rob,

    Thanks so much for your kind words. You made my day brother!! Be safe and take care.

    Rick

    Jan 10, 2009

  • Jim Mason

    How's the fire duty in your dept?

    Jan 11, 2009

  • Joe McClelland

    Yeah Brother. That was me. I will be there this year as well. I am always at the IFSI campus teaching something. I will write you on the personal email later to talk about what you wrote me today.

    Stay strong Brother.

    Jan 12, 2009

  • Todd McKee

    columbus

    Jan 13, 2009

  • Dave Anderson

    Brother Rob,
    If there is ever anything I can do for you let me know. Are you going to FDIC?

    Take Care

    Jan 15, 2009

  • Gary Rauch

    Rob, I here ya, but keep the chin up. When you start the new job go back to the recruit days and LISTEN and see how its done there, only give your experiences when asked. They might do things totally different. BE SAFE Bro.

    Jan 16, 2009

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Thanks for the connection Rob -

    Let me know if you want any help with those R&R issues you mentioned.

    Stay safe. Train often.

    Jan 18, 2009

  • Bill Brierton

    Look forward to meeting you as well Rob.

    Jan 19, 2009

  • Joe McClelland

    All day long.

    Jan 19, 2009

  • Richard B. Gasaway, PhD

    Rob,

    Thank you for the kind works and for the gift of your time to listen to The Leader's Toolbox on Firehouse.com. I really enjoy the opportunity to share my thoughts with the emergency services community and feedback like yours inspires me to work even harder.

    Richard B. Gasaway, PhD
    www.RichGasaway.com

    Jan 20, 2009

  • Scott Thompson

    Thanks for the add.....

    Be Safe

    Jan 21, 2009

  • David Kovach

    Rob, I hope you're doing well. Sounds like you've got a great opportunity and I hope you're able to make the most of it. Keep in touch and keep learning.

    Mar 3, 2009