Background
Ford, Terry Lynn was born on June 4, 1953 in Highland, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Elmer and Beverly June (Pashea) Ford.
Ford, Terry Lynn was born on June 4, 1953 in Highland, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Elmer and Beverly June (Pashea) Ford.
Associate of Applied Science, Lewis and Clark College, 1987.
From firefighter to captain Godfrey (Illinois) Fire Department, 1976-1987, fire chief, 1987-1999. Arson division director Office Illinois State Fire Marshall, Springfield, 2000—2004, director management service, since 2004. Chairman board directors Madison County emergency Telephone Systems, Edwardsville, Illinois, 1990—1999.
Executive fire officer National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Maryland, 1993—1997. Member Illinois fire advisory board University Illinois, Springfield, since 1996. Chairman Illinois Firefighter Memorial Foundation, since 2002.
Member Medal of Honor committee State of Illinois, Springfield, since 1992. President Illinois Firefighter Memorial Foundation, since 2001. Member of Illinois Fire Services Association (lobbyist 1990^), Madison County Firefighters (president 1997-1999), Illinois Firefighters Association (vice president 1992-1996, president 1996^), International Association Fire Fights, International Association Fire Chiefs.
Son of Robert Elmer and Beverly June (Pashea) F. Divorced, November 1996. Children: Carolyn M., Jacquelyn S., Laura L., Kaitlyn E.