Chris Burks

42, Male

Hudson

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
12
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
North Catawba Fire & Rescue
Years With Department/Agency
3 year
Dept. Web Site:
http://ncfrd.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
2009- :Caldwell County EMS
2008- : North Catawba Fire & Rescue
2003-2008: USS Whidbey-Island Fire Dept.
2001-2002: Hastings Nebraska Fire & Rescue
1999-2003: Polk Nebraska Fire Dept.
My Training:
FF 1& 2, NC Tech. Rescue, EVD, NC Haz-Mat level 1.
About Me:
I am 28 years old and living in Cajah's Mountain NC. I have a son who is 7 and lives in Hastings Nebraska. I have a daughter and a wife who live with me 7.

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Above is my wife Ashley.

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Above is my son Taylor.

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Above is my daughter Callie.
Day Job:
Firefighter EMT
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Ever since I was a small kid I can remember saying " I want to be a firefighter". As soon I was old enough to ride my bike I was chasing the fire truck every time I saw it roll out of town. If it went too far to chase with my bike I would beg my mom to follow it with the car. I played firefighter and was intrested in the science of fire while I grew up. It was a dream that I never let go.

NCFR Patch

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Why I Love Fire/EMS
I just love this stuff.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
I believe the top issue facing responders is responding. I hope that every one who reads this takes a minuite to think before you respond to every call. Think about the nature of the call and if you can make a diffrence by how you drive. Never drive faster than you honestly feel safe. Stop at all stop sighns and red lights and check for on comming vehicles. They do not have to stop for you and most of the time it seems like they don't. Never pass another vehicle unless it is clear that the other driver knows you are going to pass them.
Too many firefighters are dying every week responding to calls. If we use our heads, we won't be one of them. I know we all get that initial rush when we recieve a call. When our tones hit and I get over excited, I just try to take a deep breath and think about what I need to do to help those in need.

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  • A.J.

    so i guess you know matt and corey huh lol hope NCFD aint to busy for yall this week lol like thats gonna happen

    Apr 7, 2008

  • A.J.

    yeah matt's cousin is married to one of my realatives weve ran one so far today expecting more though lol tell cory and matt to get on here i think they would like it.

    Apr 8, 2008

  • Robert C. Baker

    Greetings Chris, I was reading one of your comments on a post, and it gave me and idea. Tell me more about this "Brotherhood Night" I might be interested in trying it here with my company. Bob Baker

    Mar 25, 2009