Christina Galgano

39, Female

New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
Less than a year...
About Me:
I moved to New York almost 2 years ago- Starting my lifelong dream. My dream is to become a Rescue Medic. I'm an EMT who is currently on the FDNY waiting list (should be in the July academy), looking for a volley house on Long Island, and studying to become a Fire Fighter/Paramedic. I am also attending nursing school.
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I am calm, cool, collected, not grossed or freaked out, with no real fears. It would almost be selfish not to. The job's always something I have been so passionate about. Even if things are grim, I will always have a hand to be held if nothing else can be done. I didn't choose this job.... it's just in me... It's who I am.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Just being there for people when they are scared... Knowing that when you left; grandkids still had their grandma, parents still had their child, a family still had their dog, photos and such weren't all but lost because you got there in enough time.

Comment Wall:

  • Paul Montpetit

    Hi...welcome to the "family" and a great and proud family it is...always there for you....Please stay safe and have fun ...always keep the faith...again...welcome.....Paul

    Jan 31, 2008

  • danny w furr

    Hello there Christina.Welcome to FFN.Like to be your frist friend here.be saf out there.danny

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Josh Martin

    welcome to the firefighternation...

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Zach

    Welcome to The Nation Christina... How's the Island, let me know if you ever get upstate.

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Justin Payne

    just wanted to drop in and say hello.

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Coach

    Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. In addition to the relatively cool videos and fire scene photos, there are numerous groups, discussions and chat available.

    If you have never had the opportunity, take a minute to explore firefighterclosecalls.com and the secret list. This is a wonderful web site to explore and learn from the mistakes of others. It is also, sadly, a roll call of those whom have made the ultimate sacrifice, in their service to their communities.

    We have all joined the Public Safety Community for a variety of our personal reasons. Some of us are paid, while others volunteer. Many are firefighters, while others enjoy the EMS side of the house. We have active firefighters, line officers, chiefs, administrative officers, and a number of old timers who have seen most of the mistakes already made at least once. We have firefighters with many many years of experience, and others that, well, don’t. All are welcome here in The Nation. We welcome your input, just as we hope that you learn from the experiences of others.

    Personally, I have 31 years service to the local fire department. I have held most line officer positions, and some administrative as well. Now part of the Old Guard so to speak, I am less inclined to go charging into where others are trying to escape. Instead, I choose to monitor the fire scene closely, attempting to ensure the safety of all on the fire scene.

    I welcome you to the FFN. Here we all share one common goal.....

    Everyone Goes Home

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Richard

    Great pic

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FFN . FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD . HAVE A GREAT 08 AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Jim

    Welcome to FFN Christina, stay safe out there and enjoy the site.

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Phil Wisecup

    welcome to ffn Christina.

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Scott

    hey how are you doing?????????

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Kevin Jewett

    Welcome from Upstate Ny

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Kevin Jewett

    Your Welcome...good luck getting onto FDNY, hopefully i will take the next exam and i plan on taking the buffalo fire exam

    Jan 31, 2008

  • ENGINE 6 LT.

    Hey thanks for the add. Where in NY are you runnen.

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Dustin

    Hey whats up??? Thanks for the add...

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Paul McGinnis

    Thanks for the add

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Jim

    Thanks for the add

    Feb 1, 2008

  • TRUCKIE

    HEY CHRISTINA WELCOME TO THE NATION AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE

    Feb 1, 2008

  • steve

    Welcome Christina. Good luck with the academy.

    Feb 1, 2008

  • ferg

    where in ny are near im in cny near syracuse?

    Feb 1, 2008

  • BostonJack277

    Christina!! Whats up hun? Where in the city are you livin... I work in Brooklyn, Live in MA, but spend a decent amount of time in the city.

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Richard

    No No Thank you ! : )

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Tim Reynolds

    Hello Christina! Wow, it sounds like your in the emerg services for all the right reasons!! You got 1 yr in, hang in there! You will see some bad stuff!! The one life you safe makes it well worth it!! Stay safe and strong!!

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Ron Maddox

    Hello and welcome to FFN

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Scott

    well i have had better days but i am doing well

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Riley

    just stopped by to say welcome and hi, add me if you want. laters and be safe

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Justin

    Good luck and be safe out there.

    Feb 1, 2008

  • scott kauhn

    welcome to ffn stay safe and have a great weekend

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Rescue206

    hey, thanks for the add! where on Long Island do you live?

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Justin Corns

    Hey welcome to FFN., STay safe out there and have a good 08'!

    Feb 1, 2008

  • A.J.

    welcome to FFN stay safe out there

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Justin Corns

    Your welcome. :) You guys stayin pretty busy where you are at?

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Rescue206

    wow Centerports way out there from Lindenhurst!...I was gunna say if you were in the Town of Babylon there are a lot of good departments to join. Yeah, the Bulldog is 2 towns over... so did you move to NY for the FDNY, thats a really big move.

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Joel Swanson

    Welcome to FFN, Christina!
    Glad to have you on board here...
    Take Care!

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Mike Carey

    Hi Christina. Just wanted to say welcome and good luck achieving your goals!

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Wayne Mitchell

    Just wanted to stop by to say hi and thank you for the add... Hope you have a great weekend..

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Rescue206

    Yeah that would be awsome! I got into it because all of my friends were involved in Fire and EMS and after hearing about all there stories and talking about it I wanted to be a apart of it too! I didn't know if I could handle the blood and gore but I figured there's only one way to find out. I think its one of the best decisions I've made so far. My departments makes rescue take FF1 , so I've been finishing up that, too. It's def been a lot of fun.

    Feb 2, 2008

  • tony

    hey .. how are things in NY

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Lane Doby

    hi there! how are you?

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Josh

    hello how are you?

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Josh

    im not to bad do you have facebook?

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Start a Line

    hey how's it going.... Good luck with the fdny

    Feb 2, 2008