Christopher VanHouten

45, Male

Havelock

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ft. Huachuca Fire Department; Ft. Huachuca, AZ

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Fort Huachuca Fire Department
Cherry Point MCAS Fire Department
Millbrook Fire Department
Wrightstown Volunteer Fire Department
Wrightstown Volunteer First Aid Squad
Maxwell AFB Fire Department

My Training:

FFI, FFII, EMT-Basic, Fire Instructor I, Fire Instructor II, Fire Instructor III, Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, Fire Officer III, Fire Inspector I, HazMat Technician, HazMat Incident Commander, Driver-Operator Aerial, Driver-Operator Pumper, Driver-Operator ARFF, Driver-Operator Mobile Water Supply, Telecommunicator I/II, CPR Instructor

About Me:

I have been a firefighter for nearly 13 years with the last 7 being paid w/ the federal government. I started out as a volunteer firefighter in New Jersey as well as volunteering with a first aid squad. I moved to Alabama and continued volunteering until I was hired by the Federal government as a DOD firefighter. At the current time I am working full time in Arizona as a DOD firefighter. I strive to continue furthering my education in public safety. I believe the fire service as a whole is growing and we all need to stay sharp on the new techniques.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/chris164

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition and something I always wanted to do since childhood!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Teaching to the youth about our profession.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Hazardous Materials, Homeland Security/Terrorism, and EMS

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