Bloomingdale Fire Protection
District No. 1

Bloomingdale, Illinois

Jeffrey T. Herrick

10/19/1969 - 09/30/2006

      Jeffrey " Jeff " Herrick is remembered for his
humble nature, big smile, contagious laughter, and his
  passion for life.
       
       Jeff was a member of the Bloomingdale Fire
Protection District # 1 since 1999. Jeff held the rank
of firefighter/paramedic and was an active member of
the Dive Rescue Team. Jeff would often take on
additional responsibilities within the fire
department. Jeff assisted in maintaining emergency
medical services inventories on all of the departments
 vehicles.                   

  Jeff also enjoyed his
involvement in public education events. He worked to
help maintain the fire departments fleet of vehicles.
He also served from time to time on several committees
within the fire department. 

Jeff was an enthusiastic motorcyclist.  Often times while

on road trips, Jeff would stop and take pictures in front

of a state line sign, a Harley dealership, or a

fire station.

       Jeff is survived by his wife Karen, his
stepdaughter Jessica, his parents, four brothers, one
sister, many nieces, nephews, and friends.

    
       The loss of Jeff leaves a void in our lives
that will never be filled.

Memorials may be made to the BURN CAMP c/o the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, P.O. Box 911, Mount Prospect, IL 60056.

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