Dustin Chacon is the Racine County Eye Hometown Hero of the Week. The Firefighter was born and raised in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. He grew up watching his grandfather and uncle serve the community as firefighters. Heroism runs in their blood. Now, his Uncle is one of the owners of Bell Ambulance.
In 2001, Dustin became a member of the US Army. He knew that it wasn’t a long term career for himself. After his time, he received an honorable discharge. Deciding to become a Firefighter was eye-opening.
His first job as a Firefighter was in Brown Deer, Wisconsin at the North Shore Fire Department. However, he always knew that the Racine Fire Department is where his heart was. Then, after five years of serving at that department, new doors opened up for him.
“One of the best days of my life was getting the letter saying I was hired by RFD” Dustin says.