My Firefighter Nation
Christopher Cavanaugh
Male
Ossining, NY
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Captain
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 17
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Ossining Fire Department, Ossining, NY
- Years With Department/Agency
- 7
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.ossiningfire.com
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- Cold Spring Fire Company, Cold Spring, NY
West Des Moines Fire Department, West Des Moines, IA - My Training:
- FF II. Trained at Iowa State University Summer Academy.
Advanced Firefighter in New York State
Driver, Pump Operator
Too many specialized courses to list - About Me:
- First call I went on was the worst: Car vs. Motorcycle. Victim in 3 pieces on Rt 9D, Cold Spring.
In West Des Moines, my friend Pat and I were the interior attack team on engine 11. Seemed like whenever there was a working fire, we were in the jump seats. In Ossining, I have done three interior knockdowns, and every time I have teamed with my friend Donny. I got to diversify. - Day Job:
- Writer, editor, film maker, internet producer
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://www.myspace.com/icandydigest
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- After a tragic fire at my families' home. I was so impressed by the work and help and compassion shown by the firefighters that day that I knew I wanted to join. Now I love the work, the fellowship, and helping others.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- Helping people. Little kids looking up at you as if you are awesome!
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- recruitment
retention
WMD
fitness
alcohol abuse
Thomas J. Cahoon
Feb 13, 2008
Arthur T. Kline
Ha Ha! Sure, you can try to bust my chops about the Sox. Bring it. Hey, I once did some training in Meadowood, NH with an older guy from Ossining, smoked alot of cigars as I recall. Went there almost every year. Can't remember his name though. You know him?
Feb 24, 2008
Theresa
Oct 22, 2008