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This thread will follow the developments and stories of Matthew Henderson, a 41-year-old Chicago-born EMT-Paramedic who has recently transferred from the Chicago Fire Department, where he served EMS District 9 as the Paramedic Field Chief. Henderson now commands the Fire Department of Liberty City (FDLC) Bureau of EMS Rescue Medics program at the rank of EMS Captain.
Matthew Henderson
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Matthew Oliver Henderson is a 41-year-old American paramedic serving as an EMS Captain in the Fire Department of Liberty City (FDLC). Before his position at FDLC, Henderson served as a Paramedic Field Chief in the Chicago Fire Department (CFD).
Early life and education
Henderson was born and raised in Lincoln Park, Chicago in 1980 to an American father and Serbian-American mother. Henderson attended British International Elementary School of Chicago between the ages of 2 to 11. From the ages 12-18, Henderson attended Fusion Academy Lincoln Park where he graduated in 1999 with a High School Diploma. Following this graduation, Henderson applied for and successfully occupied a part-time position as a medical secretary at a local medical clinic. Henderson went on to study at The University of Chicago, starting in 1999 and graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Sciences & Healthcare.
Chicago Fire Department
Ready with his fresh Bachelor's Degree in Medical Sciences & Healthcare, Henderson was eager to start work. He immediately started job hunting - this is when he came across Chicago Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This intrigued him, so Henderson decided to go on a ride-along with his location fire station. Henderson spent a few days riding with Paramedics and EMTs from Ambulance 42, starting to enjoy the work that they were doing and saw the difference they were making in communities. After some careful thought and consideration of other career paths, Henderson submitted his application to the Chicago Fire Department on 2 January 2003. He went through EMS academy, graduating on 10 January 2004 with flying colours, thanks to hard work and Bachelor's Degree in Medical Sciences & Healthcare. Henderson kickstarted his career as an EMS provider on Ambulance 53, stationed out of Firehouse 14. After five years at Firehouse 14, Henderson became the Paramedic-in-Charge of Ambulance 53. Henderson went on to serve in a variety of other assignments such as Human Resources & Medical Section Liaison, Division of Training, Internal Affairs and Special Projects before being promoted to the Paramedic Field Chief of EMS District 9 in March 2018. After serving the City of Chicago for 18 years, Henderson retired from the Chicago Fire Department at the rank of Paramedic Field Chief on 30 March 2022.
Ranks and Promotions
Insignia
Reason
Date
Sworn into the Chicago Fire Department as a Paramedic Candidate.
10 January 2004
Passed probation. Promoted to Paramedic.
11 January 2005
Signed up. Promoted to Paramedic-in-Charge.
30 February 2010
Passed examination. Promoted to Ambulance Commander.
11 April 2014
Passed examination. Promoted to Paramedic Field Chief.
22 March 2018
Fire Department of Liberty City
Following his resignation from the Chicago Fire Department in March 2022, Henderson transferred to the Fire Department of Liberty City in June 2022. Due to his previous experience as a Paramedic Field Chief in the CFD, Henderson was sworn into the FDLC at the rank of EMS Captain. Henderson currently commands the Rescue Medics, an elite group of Paramedics who are trained to an advanced level, specialising as hazmat technicians, rescue technicians and water rescue technicians. Rescue Medics also posses an expanded scope of practice, including rapid sequence intubation, surgical cricothyrotomy, ultrasound, and additional drug formulary. Rescue Medics respond to major incidents and technical rescues within Liberty City.
Personal life
Henderson is married to Mia Henderson. They have no children.