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“Embracing our past, while we prepare for our future” |
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Glenn Heights Fire Department |
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Staff |
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The Glenn Heights Fire Department is lead by Fire Chief Chris Shook and is staffed by 9 Full Time Firefighters, 9 Part Time Firefighters and currently 9 Volunteer Firefighters. |
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Chris Shook, Fire Chief-Paramedic |
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Chief Shook was hired by City of Glenn Heights as the Assistant Chief over the Fire Department under the Director of Public Safety in July of 2001 and promoted to Fire Chief in January of 2003 when the City Manager dissolved the position of Director of Public Safety and placed the Fire & Police Department under separate Directors. Prior to coming to Glenn Heights he was at Hutchins Fire Rescue for 17 Years. Starting as a Volunteer Firefighter there in 1984. He held the positions of Volunteer Firefighter, Driver and Lieutenant, Paid Firefighter, Driver, Captain, Training Officer, Inspector and Fire Marshal during his time at Hutchins. Chief Shook is Married to wife Pricilla and they have 3 Children. |
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E-mail: firechief@glennheights.com |
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Chad Moore, Lieutenant-Paramedic |
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Lieutenant Moore started out as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Combine in 1988. He became an EMT in 1992 and started the Fire Academy in 1993. He became a career firefighter in 1995 and obtained his Paramedic Certification in 1998. He currently holds a certification as a Advanced Firefighter. He is still a member of the Combine Fire Department as a volunteer were he holds the rank of Assistant Chief. Lieutenant Moore also works for Ovilla Fire Department as a Part Time Firefighter/Paramedic. On his days off he enjoys Hunting. Lieutenant Moore is married to wife Sonya and they have 2 Children. |
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John White, Firefighter-EMT |
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Jason Cates, Driver-Paramedic |
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Justin Rudd, Driver-Paramedic |
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Kenny Faris, Driver-EMT |
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Carl Hill, Firefighter-Paramedic |
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Brent James, Firefighter-Paramedic |
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Jeremy Hennessy, Firefighter-Paramedic |
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Jason Ilac, Firefighter-EMT |
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Dustin Freeman, Firefighter-EMT |
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Charles Christian, Firefighter-Paramedic |
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Full Time |
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Full Time |
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Joe Box, Firefighter-EMT |
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Part Time |
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Edgar Freeman, Firefighter-Paramedic |
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Kerri Rudd, Firefighter / Board Member / Secretary |
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A Shift |
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Administration |
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B Shift |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Carlos Garza, Driver-EMT |
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Driver Garza began his career as a volunteer in Milford in 1999. He obtained his EMT and Firefighter Certification in 2005. He was hired by Glenn Heights Fire Department in November 2006. He is still a member of the Milford Volunteer Fire Department were he holds the rank of Assistant Chief. Driver Garza also works for Ovilla Fire Department as a Part Time Firefighter/EMT. On his days off he enjoys spending time with his family, as well as hunting and fishing. Carlos is married to wife Robin and they have 3 Children. |
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Full Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Driver Cates began his career in EMS in 2000 as an EMT. After obtaining his Paramedic in 2001, he began working for a private ambulance company. In 2004 he received his Firefighter certification. In 2005 he was hired by Glenn Heights Fire Department. Jason is also a volunteer for Chatfield Volunteer Fire Department. On his days off he enjoys spending time with his family and friends and riding his four-wheeler. Jason is married to wife Paula and they have 2 Children. |
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Full Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Driver Rudd began his career as a volunteer in his home town of Italy, Texas in 2000. He received his Firefighter certification in 2003 and Paramedic in 2004. He worked in the private ambulance service for four years before coming to work for Glenn Heights Fire Department in 2004. Justin is married to wife Kerri and has 3 Children. |
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Full Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Driver Faris began his career as a volunteer in Midlothian in 1995. He received his Firefighter and EMT certification in 2002. He started with Glenn Heights Fire Department in 2004. He worked in the private ambulance service prior to coming to Glenn Heights Fire Department. On his days off he enjoys working outside, fishing and playing golf. Kenny has 3 Children. |
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Full Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Firefighter Hill started as a volunteer with the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department in 1982. He received his Firefighter and Paramedic certifications in 1985. He currently holds a certification as a Advanced Firefighter. Carl started with Glenn Heights Fire Department in 2007. Carl also works at the Texas Motor Speedway as a Fire/Rescue Medic. On his days off he enjoys NASCAR. Carl is married to wife Tonia and they have 1 Child. |
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Full Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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C Shift |
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Firefighter James started his career in 2001 with Hutchins Fire Rescue. He received his Firefighter certification in 2001. Brent started with Glenn Heights Fire Department in 2007. On his days off he enjoys Fishing, Jogging, Weight Training and Haunted Houses. Brent has 3 Children. |
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Full Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Part Time |
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Firefighter Hennessy started his career at Combine Volunteer Fire Department. He received his Firefighter certification in 2001 and his Paramedic certification in 2005. Jeremy went to work for Glenn Heights in 2001. He works Full Time for Grapevine Fire Department. Jeremy is married to wife Jessica. |
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Part Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Firefighter Ilic started his career at Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department in 2007. He received his Firefighter certification in 2006 and his EMT certification in 2005. Jason went to work for Glenn Heights in 2007. He works Full Time for Corsicana Fire Department. On his days off he enjoys spending time with his children and working out. Jason has 2 Children. |
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Part Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Firefighter Freeman started his career at Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department in 2004. He received his Firefighter and EMT certification in 2006. He works Full Time for AMR. On his days off he enjoys spending time with family. Dustin is married to wife Ashley and they have 2 Children. |
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Part Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Firefighter Christian started his career at Kirby Fire Department in 1991. He received his Firefighter certification in 1991 and his Paramedic certification in 1998. Charles went to work for Glenn Heights in 2005. He works Full Time for Cedar Hill Fire Department. On his days off he enjoys Weightlifting, Traveling and Cars. Charles is married to wife Andrra. |
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Part Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Firefighter White started his career at Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department in 2001. He received his Firefighter certification in 2004 and his EMT certification in 2003. He went to work as a paid Firefighter in 2008. He works Full Time for EDS at the GM Plant in Arlington. John is married to wife Rachael and they have 3 Children. |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Firefighter Box started his career at Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department in 2008. He works Full Time for CareFlite Ground. |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Volunteer |
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Firefighter Freeman started his career at Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department in 2006. He received his Firefighter certifications in 2006 and his Paramedic certification in 2008. He works Full Time for Arlington Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic. On his days off he enjoys Firefighting. |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Part Time |
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Firefighter Rudd started her firefighting career in Dallas as a volunteer in 2003 until she became a member at Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department in 2006. Firefighter Rudd has a degree in Criminal Justice, and plans to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps and further her firefighting career as an Arson Investigator. She is currently working on completing her Firefighter certification. She has been a full time employee of the Army and Air Force Exchange since 2004. On her days off she enjoys spending time with her family. Kerri is married to husband Justin and they have 3 children. |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Volunteer |
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Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. |
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Keith Moore, Driver - Fire Prevention Officer- Paramedic |
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Firefighter Moore started as a volunteer with the Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. in 1999. He received his Firefighter Certification in 2000, his Paramedic Certification in 2001 and his Peace Officer Certification in 2004. He currently holds a certification as a intermediate Firefighter. Along with his normal duties as a Firefighter / Paramedic he is responsible for heading up the investigation into the cause of fires that have been determined to possibly be Arson or of a unknown origin. Keith on his days off enjoys spending time with his family. Keith is married to wife Marcy and they have 4 Children. |
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E-mail: Kmoore@glennheights.com |
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Full Time |
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Keithtan “KD” Durham, Firefighter-EMT
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Firefighter Durham started his career at Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department in 2008. He received his Firefighter certification in 2008 and his EMT in 2009. He works Full Time for Halo EMS. K.D. has 2 children. |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Volunteer |
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Frank Hawkins, Firefighter / Chairman of the Board |
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Firefighter Hawkins started his career at Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department in 2008. He works Full Time for Home Depot. Frank is married and has 1 child. |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Volunteer |
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Jin Lee, Firefighter / Board Member / Treasurer |
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Firefighter Lee started his career at Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department in 2008. He works Full Time for Irving Fire Department. Jin is married and has 1 child. |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Volunteer |
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Traci Baumgartner, Firefighter-EMT |
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Firefighter Baumgartner started her career at Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department in 2009. |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Volunteer |
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John Ellington, Firefighter-Paramedic |
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Firefighter Ellington went to work for Glenn Heights in 2009. He works Full Time for East Texas EMS. |
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Part Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Chris Ham, Firefighter-EMT / Board Member |
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Firefighter Ham started his career at Glenn Heights Volunteer Fire Department in 2009. |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Volunteer |
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Matt Lobban, Firefighter-Paramedic |
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Firefighter Lobban went to work for Glenn Heights in 2009. He works Full Time for DeSoto Fire Rescue. |
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Part Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Bill Getzendaner, Firefighter-Paramedic |
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Part Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Jacob Foresman, Firefighter-Paramedic |
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Part Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Jack Parnell, Firefighter-Paramedic |
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Part Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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Steve Browning, Firefighter-Paramedic |
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Part Time |
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1938 S. Hampton Rd.
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