Chicago Rockford ARFF is excited to announce a new member to our team! Firefighter Mathew Hehn. Firefighter Hehn is a second-generation firefighter, and he himself has been in the fire service for 9 years, as well as an EMT-B provider for 13 years. FF Hehn is a Captain at a local volunteer department. Firefighter Hehn holds many state licenses and certifications including Basic Operations Firefighter, Hazmat Operations and Instructor 1. Hehn also has taken many NIMS classes. Along with his passion for the fire service, FF Hehn has a passion for aviation. He is currently undertaking classes to become a pilot. FF Hehn is a welcomed new member of our family and we are looking forward to new training and learning opportunities together.
New Firefighter at RFD




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