Taylor Larson

Lieutenant Taylor Larson joined the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department in 2016 and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on June 27, 2022.

A lifelong resident of the area, Taylor grew up in Roscoe, Illinois, and graduated from Hononegah High School in 2011. She continued her education at Beloit College, earning a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Biology in 2015.

Before becoming a sworn member of the department, Taylor served on the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), gaining valuable experience in emergency preparedness and community service. She became a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in 2016 and earned her Paramedic license in 2018.

Taylor currently serves as a full-time Contract Firefighter/Paramedic with the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department through PSI. In 2022, she became an EMS Preceptor, helping mentor and train future EMS professionals. She also works part-time as a Paramedic at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, providing emergency medical care during racing events.

Her Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal certifications include Basic Operations Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Operations, Fire Service Vehicle Operator (FSVO), and Ice Rescue Technician. She also holds certifications in CPR/AED, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).