Chris Reha
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  • Van Meter, Iowa
  • United States
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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.

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At 4:46pm on April 25, 2009, Jon Strong said…
No not going to make it this year.
At 12:53pm on April 25, 2009, Jon Strong said…
Would you be interested in trading Iowa patches.
Jon Strong
1312 Ave. K
Hawarden, IA 51023
At 2:39pm on November 23, 2008, Hugo Ferreira said…
excuse is not nice is Portuguese. lol
At 2:38pm on November 23, 2008, Hugo Ferreira said…
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?
At 1:54pm on November 23, 2008, Hugo Ferreira said…
hey chris, im a portuguese firefighter i saw your profile, you are instructor, right? What are the areas where you teach firefighters?
At 3:31pm on September 21, 2008, Alessandro said…
Hello Brother. I am happy to do your knowledge. I hope we can keep in contact
At 12:22pm on September 20, 2008, Alessandro said…
thx for the add, Chris....
At 6:58pm on August 10, 2008, Jason Dickinson said…
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.
At 4:56pm on August 8, 2008, Jason Dickinson said…
If Chad Weir is your bother then I know you. How is your mom doing.
At 8:19am on March 24, 2008, Nathan Nagl said…
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.
 
 
 

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