Paramedic
Huntley Fire Protection District
Huntley, IL
Age: 52
Last Call: 01/05/2021
Circumstances: Lymphoma and COVID 19
Al began his fire service career as a paid-on-call firefighter with the Wauconda Fire Department in Wauconda, IL in November 1987. He transitioned to a full-time firefighter in June of 1991 and rose up the ranks to become the Division Chief of Training. He retired in 2015 and became the Deputy Chief of the Huntley Fire District. The fire service was Al’s passion and hobby. He was respected by those who knew him as a mentor, expert educator, advisor, and friend. He made everyone around him a better person.