Kelly Parker

Paramedic/Firefighter

In EMS since 1995, with Plainfield since 1997

Born in Plainfield, IL

Education: Plainfield High School, Joliet Junior College, College of DuPage-1996 Graduate, & Will-Grundy EMS Paramedic Education

Proudest Achievements: Associate Degree, Firefighter II, Child Passenger Safety Technician, & Will-Grundy Paramedic Program

Personal Heroes: My grandfather & my mother

Hobbies: Volunteer Firefighter & Lead coordinator of Will County Safe Kids Coalition

Favorite Movie: "Backdraft"

Favorite Food: Italian

Last good book I've read: "Where The Heart Is"

I drive a 2000 Chevy Blazer

If not in EMS, I would be a homicide detective or a forensic specialist

Three words that describe me: Compassionate, outgoing, & caring

Favorite quote: "As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction"