Meet our Members: Firefighter Chris Rehor
This week on "Meet our Members", we interview Firefighter Chris Rehor
Was there a specific event or reason for you to be interested in becoming a firefighter?
The first was spending years training and testing firefighters in different capacities, eventually I realised I wanted to be doing what these people were doing. I find firefighting a fantastic mix of physical and mental challenges and I love the team environment that comes with it.
The second is my grandfather Jack Robertson was the Chief in Cumberland for many years, when I was young I loved listening to his stories and jokes. To this day he is one of my favorite people, (don't tell him that though) Chief Robertson (Jack) celebrated his 94th birthday a few weeks ago.
Tell us a bit about your family
I am married with three young boys (aged four, two and four months). It is absolute pandemonium at times but I could not imagine it any other way. My parents, grandparents and sister are all currently in the Comox Valley.
What is your regular “Day Job”
I'm a "Reconditioning Specialist" for the Canadian Armed Forces (Civilian). I spend most of my day in the gym working with members recovering from a variety of injuries.
Tell us about your passion in life.
In my earlier years I was heavily into team sports (soccer and rugby) as well as individual outdoor pursuits (rock climbing, skiing, XC skiing, cycling). I went to school for Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology and have worked in the exercise industry for 15 years. Today my passion is for my family, for learning the trade of firefighting and for riding lots of different kinds of bicycles.
Tell us about the most amazing thing you have experienced so far in life.
I know it's a gimme answer but the birth of my children trumps all cards.
Do you have any fire service goals?
I decided three years ago that I would make an attempt at becoming a full time career firefighter so that is my final goal. Until then my goal is to learn as much as I can from my trainers and peers and to assist my community as much as possible as a POC member.
“Thank you for joining our team Chris.” says Comox Fire Rescue Chief Gord Schreiner.
"Chris brings a great background in health and fitness and we look forward to training and working with you." states Schreiner. "Best of luck on your fire service career."