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Meet five of Oquawka's special volunteer firemen

CAPTAIN GARY MARSTON #507

Meet Captain Gary Marston, of Oquawka. Gary is 42 years-old and has served a total of 13 years on the volunteer fire department.

He is also a member of the Auxiliary for the Henderson County Sheriff's Department.

Gary works in production at the Galesburg Water Plant in Oquawka.

He is married to Missy Marston and has 3 children ages 14 to 21.

The Oquawka Fire Protection District appreciates Gary's service to the District.

If you see Gary, thank him for volunteering and for his service

CAPTAIN BILL TOBIAS #505:

Meet Captain Bill Tobias #505, age 75 of Oquawka. Bill has served the Oquawka Fire Department for 52 years.

He served as a Henderson County Auxiliary Deputy for 45 years and was an honorary Captain there. Bill also serves as a Security Guard for the Henderson County Courthouse and has done so for the past 9 years.

Bill retired from Butler Manufacturing in Galesburg and he resides with Patricia Quick.

The Oquawka Fire Protection District appreciates Bill's knowledge of, and life-long dedication to community service, and is appreciative to have him as a district firefighter.

If you see Bill, thank him for his service to the community and fire district.

LIEUTENANT CALEB SHINBERGER #513

Meet Lieutenant, Caleb Shinberger, age 23, who resides in Oquawka.

Caleb has served a combined total of 8 years for the former Village of Oquawka Fire Department and the Oquawka Fire Protection District.

Caleb works for Jenks Farms. He is the son of Todd and Kim Shinberger of Oquawka. The Oquawka Fire Protection District is grateful for the youth and dedication he brings to the department.

If you see Caleb,thank him for volunteering.

ADAM PARSONS

Meet Adam Parsons, age 38, of Oquawka. Adam is the newest member of the Oquawka Fire Protection District. His co-workers say he's the nicest guy around and the county's biggest Cub fan. You will see Adam helping around the station and at all the fundraising events.

Adam is the son of Shane Parsons and Cathy Anderson of Oquawka.

If you see Adam, thank him for volunteering!

 

FIREFIGHTER DAMIEN FUES #529

Meet Damien Fues, age 20, who resides in Oquawka. Damien has been a firefighter for two years at the Oquawka Fire Protection District. He is also a First Responder/EMR and assists the ambulance service when called. Damien works as an assistant manager at HyVee in Burlington, Iowa. The Oquawka Fire Protection District is pleased to have Damien as a volunteer on the fire department as a firefighter, AND as a first responder.

Thank Damien for his volunteer service to protect our community.