2020 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

Anthony Rodkey
Fire & Life Safety Director
Countryside Fire Protection District


Tony Rodkey, twenty seven year Firefighter/Paramedic and the Fire & Life Safety Director for past twelve years. Tony is an active Fire Investigator and Hazmat Technician. Tony has completed National Fire Academy courses to improve the Community Risk Reduction programs within Countryside Fire District, Vernon Hills, IL. Tony teaches for the Illinois Fire Chief's Association, Illinois Fire Inspector's Association and Adjunct Faculty at College of Lake County. Tony earned his Bachelor's and Master’s Degree from Illinois State University. Mr. Rodkey has received several awards, including the 2016 NFPA Rising Star, 2016 National Schools Public Relations Association Merit Award & Illinois Fire Inspector’s 2017 Fire & Life Safety Educator. Tony has been a Conference Speaker in Colorado, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin.

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