Firefighter Javier Rodriguez

FF. Rodriguez is 31 years old and currently lives in Kankakee, he moved here at the age of 12 from Cicero. He has been in the fire service for 4 years and started with the Kankakee Township Fire Protection District. He is very excited to leave his 10 year factory job to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time firefighter, and is honored to serve the city that he calls home. FF. Rodriguez has also worked TR at Riverside as an EMT and part-time for Limestone FD. He takes great pride in his roots and culture, which played a big role in shaping who he is today. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching movies, hiking, running, traveling, and trying new foods. He is a big foodie!!!

FF. Rodriguez brings the following qualifications with him to the KFD:
• EMT-B
• BOF
• Hazardous Material Operations