Our MISSION
The D.A.M. F.O.O.L.S. are dedicated to fostering true camaraderie among Brother and Sister Firefighters across Iowa by providing high-quality training opportunities. We are committed to supporting firefighters, their families, and the communities we serve through organized benefits and charity events. We exist to strengthen the bonds within our profession and ignite the passion that drives our calling.
Parker Caskey is a 8 year student of the fire service. Parker has spent those years with the Ankeny Fire Department where he is currently an Engineer/Paramedic assigned to A Shift. Parker spends his time bettering himself for the citizens of Ankeny by attending as many fire service related classes as possibly. He has been the President of the DAM FOOLS for the last 3 years and looks to help build the organization by bringing in top notch training to the Des Moines Metro. Parker is a supporting and loving husband to his wife, Paige. Parker and Paige have dogson named Captain.
Jeff Price is a 21-year student of the fire service. He started his journey as a volunteer with the Northern Warren Fire Department, working his way up to a current full-time firefighter with the Windsor Heights Fire Department. Outside of work, Jeff can be found attending various local, regional, and national fire classes and conferences to gain deeper knowledge and viewpoints to pass on to his peers. He is a firm believer in remaining a constant student of the industry. This includes mentoring and passing knowledge on to the next generation of firefighters.
Tyler Homeyer is a 14 year student of the fire service. Tyler started his service as a volunteer in northwest iowa before transitioning to being able to call this my career. Tyler has been apart of the Marshalltown Fire Department since 2015 where he is currently a Firefighter/EMT. Tyler truly believes this is the best job in the world and will continue to uphold the oath and pass along anything he gets along the way. Outside of the job his world is his family, Tyler has an amazing wife and two children that supports him.
Chad Wheeler is a 6 year student to the fire service. Chad started his service as volunteer for a local fire department in Nebraska, and then transitioned to a career department. Chad has been with the Council Bluffs fire department for almost 4 years where he serves as a firefighter/paramedic. He is a never ending student of the craft and attends as many hands on training and conferences that he can. When he is not better himself in the craft, he is a devoted husband and father.
Twenty-plus years with the Council Bluffs Fire Department, currently serving as the Training Officer. Previously, worked as a Captain on a Truck Company in a two-rig house. Took pride in performing Truck Work and working alongside many amazing Engine Officers.Beyond grateful for the opportunities and experiences the career has given. Biggest regret was not taking the job seriously early in the career and hiding insecurities/weaknesses, instead of owning weaknesses and striving for self improvement. Nowadays, travels 50+ days a year (many being weekends) taking any and every training opportunity to learn and get better at the craft, encouraging the importance of training and education.
Proud father of seven children who are in elementary, middle, high-school and college.The one who makes it all possible and is the biggest supporter is the high school girlfriend and wife Tiffany. Extended fire-service family are those on CBFD, within the D.A.M. F.O.O.L.S., and the many in the fire service across the country who I have met and trained with.
Brandon Sjullie is a 10 year student of the fire service. Brandon started his service as a volunteer in central Iowa, and has transitioned to career with the Carlisle Fire Department where he serves as a firefighter/EMT. Brandon is a dedicated husband to his wife Alexis, and a dedicated father to their 2 daughters. He works to better his craft as much as possible, by attending as many fire service related classes as able, and hopes to pass on as much information as possible to the next generation of the fire service.