Chris Couell

, Male

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:
26
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Orchard Park Fire Company, Orchard Park NY
Years With Department/Agency
26
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Gold Cross Ambulance, Buffalo NY-
early 80's, what a trip!
My Training:
I'm almost at 100 various courses to date, and always learning more.
"Learn today, teach it tomorrow, and you can save lives and property without even being there"
About Me:
Joined as soon as I turned 18, never looked back....
Day Job:
TV News Photographer/Reporter
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
What 18 yr old male doesn't want to drive a firetruck? Plus all I did as a kid was watch "Emergency"on TV, so I really had no choice.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Seeing the younger members working and training and enjoying it as much as I do.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Recruiting, Retention, Proper Training, Professionalism

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  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    See you Saturday. Don't be late.

    May 7, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    Chris, Thanks for your help yesterday.

    May 14, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    Chris, can you drop it off out at Battery Express. It's our chiefs shop across from Brunners pizza? If not call me, I'll find away to get it.

    May 20, 2008