|
About Our Chief
|
Dan Forsythe, a life long resident, joined the Manhattan
Fire Department in 1976. Dan soon became involved in all aspects of the fire
department but excelled in the EMS world. Dan
became a Illinois State Certified Paramedic in 1977 and held that certification
for 30 years. He has progressed through the ranks becoming a Lieutenant, Captain
and Battalion Chief in the volunteer ranks. Dan was hired by the Manhattan Fire
Protection District in December of 2006 as the first full time employee at the
rank of Deputy Chief. During the following year, Dan assisted the District
Trustees in setting up the program to higher full time employees. In September
of this year, after the retirement of Chief Jack Fitzgerald, Dan was appointed
full time Fire Chief by the District Trustees. Chief Forsythe’s education
includes a Bachelors Degree from Southern Illinois University in Fire Service
Management and a Masters Degree from Lewis University in Public Safety
Administration. He also holds a certification from the Illinois State Fire
Marshall as a Fire Officer III, the highest certification for a fire officer in
the state of Illinois. Dan has been married to Christine
for 30 years, has two daughters, Rebecca and Collete Cabay, Son-in-Law Bobby Cabay, and also has two
grandchildren, Codi and Abby.
|
