David Cain

Male

Golden, CO

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?

CO

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Assistant Chief/Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

36

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Boulder Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

34

Dept. Web Site:

http://https://bouldercolorado.gov/fire-rescue

Web Site:

http://www.pstrax.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I was Deputy Chief of Operations with the City of Boulder Fire Department for 34 years, until my retirement in 2013. Since then, I've worked as a consultant for PSTrax, a software company that automates apparatus & equipment checks for fire departments.

My Training:

I received EMT/ALS training in Denver in 1976 and joined the City of Boulder Fire Department two years later as an EMT/firefighter. In my 34 years there, I obtained certifications in numerous areas, including fire training, EMS instruction, HAZMAT tech, wildland firefighting, type III incident command, and multiple other state certs. My last six years with Boulder FD was spent as the Deputy Chief of Operations.

About Me:

I began my career with the City of Boulder Fire Department in 1978 as an EMT/firefighter. During my 34 years there, I moved up the ranks to the Division Chief of Training and eventually the Deputy Chief of Operations. I retired in 2013 and live outside of Boulder, CO with my wife and horses.

Day Job:

Consultant for PSTrax (Public Safety Tracking Systems)

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-cain/15/5bb/b6a

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Like many others in the fire service, I joined for the excitement of the job. I knew I didn't want to work behind a desk and firefighting offered a career doing something that fit with my lifestyle, goals, and personality.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love fire/EMS because of the excitement, challenges, camaraderie, lifestyle, and the knowledge that I'm making a difference.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Aside from the perpetual issues of staffing and money, I think the top issue facing responders today have to do with the changing mission of the fire service. Because there are less fires today, firefighters are asked to do much more than they were a few years ago. They need to be trained in multiple specialties, whether it be wildland fires, EMS, HAZMAT, water rescue, or one of the other countless areas.

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