Peoria Park District
Matthew Shirley is a dedicated volunteer firefighter currently serving with Marquette Heights Fire/Rescue Department since April 2024. Additionally, Matthew has been active in various roles with Peoria Park District since May 2023, including working on the Prescribed Burn Fire Crew and in security. As a School Resource Officer for Peoria Public Schools since December 2020, Matthew plays a vital role in ensuring safety within the educational environment. Matthew's extensive experience includes serving as a volunteer storm spotter, firefighter, and EMR with Tazewell County Emergency Management Agency since May 2003, and as a firefighter and first responder with Astoria Volunteer Fire & Rescue since May 1989. Past roles also include security supervision at Allied Universal Security Services and a wildland firefighter position with TGF Forestry & Fire Inc. Matthew holds a high school diploma from Astoria High School and has a robust background in firefighting, emergency response, and security services.
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Peoria Park District
The Peoria Park District (formal name: The Pleasure Driveway and Park District of Peoria) was organized in 1894 and was the first park system formed in Illinois. Our mission: We contribute to healthy and vibrant communities by responsibly using our resources to offer high quality parks, recreation, and education experiences to those who live, work, or play in our District. We will be responsible stewards of all District resources. We will focus on services that make the greatest impact. We will create a culture that values and supports each other, those we serve and our community. The Peoria Park District has been honored with the highest and most prestigious honor attainable by a park and recreation agency: the 2010 Gold Medal Grand Award by the American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation & Park Association. Interested in working or volunteering with us? Visit us online at: https://peoriaparks.org/careers/