Headlines| Toberman Jr. Awarded Firefighter of the Year | | | | Published Monday, February 8, 2010 |
William Toberman Jr. is 2009’s Park Forest Firefighter of the Year.
Fire Chief Robert Wilcox and Deputy Chief Bruce Ziegle recognized Toberman Jr. at a recent Board Meeting at Village Hall.
During the ceremony, Lieutenant Steve Bobzin read the following citation as Wilcox and Ziegle presented Toberman Jr. with the award:
Firefighter/Paramedic William Toberman Jr. has been a career member of the Park Forest Fire Department for 18 years. Beginning his career on August 26, 1991, Fire/Medic Toberman has always been an actively engaged in department activities and serves as a role model to younger firefighters. Fire/Medic Toberman currently serves as the Shift Engineer and given his tenure routinely acts as the Acting Shift Officer in the Lieutenant’s absence. Regardless of his assignment Fire/Medic Toberman always conducts himself as a consummate professional.
Fire/Medic Toberman takes great pride in passing-on his knowledge and expertise to probationary firefighters. Because of his mechanical skills and his experience as an Engineer, Fire/Medic Toberman recently assisted several new firefighters obtain their State Certification as Fire Apparatus Engineers. On a daily basis, Fire/Medic Toberman’s actions set him apart as he is always the first to help on a project or to fill in when or wherever necessary in the advancement of our department’s mission.
Fire/Medic Toberman is also the department mechanic and is frequently called upon to repair department equipment, many times after hours or on his days off. Without hesitation, he will schedule service or return to the station to place a vehicle or piece of equipment back in-service. This commitment to duty is indicative of what Fire/Medic Toberman brings to the job each and every day.
Firefighter/Paramedic William Toberman Jr. is selfless and he exemplifies all the qualities of a natural leader. His performance and professionalism are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Fire Service and reflect credit upon himself, the Fire Department and the Village of Park Forest.
Watch footage of the Fire Department's Award Ceremony here.
Send this page to a friend
copyright Village of Park Forest
| 
