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Chris Reha

, Male

Van Meter, Iowa

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Training Officer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 3
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Van Meter IA
Years With Department/Agency: 4
My Training:: My certifications are: Firefighter I & II, Hazmat ops, Instructor I, Officer 1, Adv extracation, CPR Instructor for AHA, Water rescue, Ice Rescue, NIMS other trainings include confined space, high angle rescue, HLPE, advanced extracation, grain bin rescue, STICO, Railcar emergencies, calling the mayday. Member Iowa Fireman's Assn. Iowa Society of Fire Service Instructors .Field training staff Instructor for the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau. Rail Car emergencies Instructor- FEMA-FSTB, STICO Instructor-FEMA- FSTB
About Me:: I grew up in small town Iowa always wanting to become a Firefighter PROUDLY watching my Grandfather, Uncle and my Father who was either Chief or Asst. Cheif most of his career . As I got older getting to help his Dept. on grass fires and tornado clean up knowing one day I would walking in his shoes. I am very dedicated to the fire service as well as very Proud of my wife and 6 kids, funny thing most all of them want to become Firefighters.
Day Job:: Program Director/Instructor Vatterott College Diesel Mechanic program
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I am a 3rd generation Volunteer Firefighter. I love helping people and carrying on my family tradition and giving back to the community
Why I Love Fire/EMS: The Honor and Pride of the brotherhood and helping others
Top Issues Facing Responders:: The financial aspect not being able to afford up to date PPE, apparatus and inner dept.trainings as well as recruitment. Also those who call themselves firefighters who don't show the dedication, that don't make the calls, don't train and work to make themselves as well as their Dept. the best. To wear the maltese cross is something you earn and should be an honor to do so and not a given.

Comment Wall:

Clint M. Nelsen

Hey Chris, great to meet ya! Yeah, even online, the world is a small place...
6 kids, huh? WOW, looks like I've got some catching up to do! Stay safe, hope we'll get to work together here in the county.

Mar 4, 2008
robert rivera

thanks and welcome to FFN

Mar 6, 2008
Jeff Wegner

I cover the Eastern US. OH, KY, TN, LA, and everything east of that from FL to ME. I see you must be on Riverside. How is the ladder holding up?

Mar 6, 2008
Greg

Chris, I teach pretty often around the country and RIT is not practiced as much as it should be. Contact be via another email if you are interested. Maybe I could share some ideas with you that work for us.
www.1-Sourcetraining.com
Greg

Mar 8, 2008
Ed Halcomb

Thanks for hitting me back. I went out with a knee problem. No limitations after surgery. Now fullfilling my calling as an instructor and program manager.

Mar 8, 2008
Ed Halcomb

Hey Chris, I am a retired fire captain after 32 years with a combination department. I contract with the Michigan State Police for instructional & program management purposes.

Mar 8, 2008
Carlos Fairchild

Just getting started on ffn just stopped in to check things out. I'm with an all vol. dept in ky. stay safe!!

Mar 9, 2008
Carlos Fairchild

just stopped in to say HI! and thanks again for the welcome

Mar 11, 2008
Michael

nice to chat bro, LT Mike Baltimore

Mar 16, 2008
Grant Kennedy

Had fun chatting. Besafe and keep it real!

Mar 17, 2008
Joel Swanson

Thanks for the ADD Chris!
Take Care & Have A Safe Weekend...

Mar 21, 2008
Nathan Nagl

Hey Chris,
Thanks for the add. Anytime, you get into or around Carroll, feel free to look me up. I would be more than happy to give you a tour of the station and or buy you a beer. You have a beautiful family. CONGRATULATIONS! Take care out there.

Your fellow F.D. Brother
Nathan Nagl
Carroll Volunteer F.D.

Mar 24, 2008
Jason Dickinson

If Chad Weir is your bother then I know you. How is your mom doing.

Aug 8, 2008
Jason Dickinson

I married a woman by the name of Jodi Miles and we have one and one on the way but, I also have one form a previous marriage.

Aug 10, 2008
Alessandro

thx for the add, Chris....

Sep 20, 2008
Alessandro

Hello Brother. I am happy to do your knowledge. I hope we can keep in contact

Sep 21, 2008
Hugo Ferreira

hey chris, im a portuguese firefighter i saw your profile, you are instructor, right? What are the areas where you teach firefighters?

Nov 23, 2008
Hugo Ferreira

100% agree with you! as I already told you, im a nice fireman. in my dept. we bet too much in formation. I also like you to dedicate body and soul to do that (Firefighters). one thing I like most are the Americans Firefighters! I would like to be able to spend a week or a weekend together in one of your depts. do not have any manuals on the training that you give?

Nov 23, 2008