David Patterson was born in Springfield IL where he attended school and graduated. He then moved to a small town where he currently lives with his wife and children. He is a volunteer firefighter and works with the local ambulance service. David enjoys the small town life and being able to serve his community as a first responder. In 2019 David found a love for writing and sharing his experiences in the fire service. David published his first book 'Beyond the Flames' in 2020. David has several books in the works and is excited to publish them soon