Meet our Members: Recruit Kianna Csolle

This week on "Meet our Members", we chat with new Recruit Kianna Csolle.

Was there a specific event or reason for you to be interested in becoming a firefighter and/or join Comox Fire Rescue?

One of the members of Comox Fire Rescue helped me look for my keys that I lost while walking my dog. I mentioned I had recently moved to the area and was still looking for ways to get connected. He suggested I join Comox Fire Rescue as my experience as a paramedic would be useful.

Tell us a bit about your family.

I am the oldest of 3 kids and have a younger brother and sister. When I am with my siblings you instantly know we are related! I have an American Hairless Terrier puppy (yep that’s right, a fur baby without fur!) He is a hilarious little monster who loves to cuddle at the end of the day!

What is your regular “Day Job?

I work part-time as a Paramedic and as a Behaviour Consultant.

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Tell us about your passion in life.

I have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in my community.

“Thank you joining our team at Comox Fire Rescue Kianna.” says Comox Fire Rescue Chief, Gord Schreiner.  “We look forward to training and working with you.”

Tell us about the most amazing thing you have experienced so far in life.

Swimming in the Indian Ocean at night with bioluminescence. Every time moved it was like little green fireworks exploded in the water

Do you have any fire service goals? - if so what?

Saving a pet, and maybe one day driving a fire truck!

Meet our Members: Firefighter Mike Zgud

This week on "Meet our Members", we chat with newly joined Firefighter Mike Zgud.

Tell us a bit about your family.

We are a family of four plus a senior dog (Mango) my beautiful wife Laura and 2 daughters Indiana (9) and Tatum (6 months). We recently relocated from Pemberton to the Comox Valley.

What is your regular “Day Job?

I own and operate Comox Cell Repair, repairing cell phones and tablets. I have been in the cell phone repair industry since 2013.

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Tell us about your passion in life.

I enjoy doing a lot of outdoor activities, Mountain biking is my favourite. I also enjoy exploring the outdoors with my family, skiing, photography, paddle boarding and tinkering. 

Tell us about the most amazing thing you have experienced so far in life.

Many incredible days skiing powder in Whistler, biking in Utah, surfing in Bali and solving the Rubik’s cube. 

Do you have any fire service goals?

My goal is to be a full time firefighter.  But in the meantime,  continuing training and keeping up with my certifications while gaining valuable experience.

“Thank you joining our team at Comox Fire Rescue Mike.” says Comox Fire Rescue Chief, Gord Schreiner.  “Welcome to the Comox Valley.”

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies

In the First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies course, you will become knowledgeable and confident in how to respond to an opioid poisoning emergency, including how to administer nasal naloxone. You will learn more about opioids and naloxone and how they affect the body and will explore ways to reduce the influence of stigma. 

You will receive a free nasal naloxone kit upon completion of the course.

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First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies

Meet our Members: Recruit Tyler Dakin

This week on "Meet our Members", we interview new Recruit Ty Dakin.

Was there a specific event or reason for you to be interested in becoming a firefighter with Comox Fire Rescue?

Teamwork, hard work and dedication. Recently over the past few years I have been the first on scene to several events where an individual has needed first aid intervention. Being unable to assist to my full capacity, has led me to pursue a position with the Comox Fire Rescue. Having the ability to help someone at anytime or any situation that arises will give me a great sense of purpose in life. As well, to be a role model for my children and anyone in the community.

Tell us a bit about your family.

I am a single father of three wonderful and happy kids, who are my everything. A 13 year old son named Max, an 8 year old Daughter named Stella and an almost 6 year old daughter named Isabelle.

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What is your regular “Day Job?

For the past 12 years I have worked for a large telecommunications company in their engineering department. My team and I are responsible for maintaining and upgrading the network, fiber optic infrastructure, microwave systems and cellular transport system on and off the Island.

Tell us about your passion in life.

My main passions are my children and being able to provide them with all the tools and skills to live a happy healthy life. When I do have free time I enjoy anything that gets me outside and active. Most days I will be at the gym, mountain biking, snowboarding,hiking,trail running, golfing, fishing and many other recreational activities. 

I enjoy travelling and hope to do more in the years to follow.

Tell us about the most amazing thing you have experienced so far in life.

Besides the birth of my 3 children.  I have had the opportunity to live and work overseas building sound and video systems in music venues and arenas. I have also had the opportunity to visit the Arctic on an expedition to remove an oil exploration camp. Also, one of my proudest moments was being accepted to Comox Fire Rescue, which has been a life long dream of mine.

Do you have any fire service goals? - if so what? 

Yes, to excel as a firefighter here at Comox Fire Rescue and serve the community as much as possible. I hope to make a difference in our amazing community in any shape or form. As well to be trained and ready to be deployed out to help with wildfires anywhere in our province or abroad. If life allows, I would love to be a full time firefighter one day.

“Thank you joining our team at Comox Fire Rescue Ty.” says Comox Fire Rescue Chief, Gord Schreiner.  “We look forward to working and training with you.”

Meet our Members: Recruit Todd Fyfe

This week on "Meet our Members", we interview new Recruit Todd Fyfe.

Was there a specific event or reason for you to be interested in becoming a firefighter with Comox Fire Rescue?

Community service, team work and and my attraction to emergence response are the key reasons for joining at Comox Fire Rescue. I love the training, leadership and growth opportunities.

Tell us a bit about your family.

We are a busy family of four with dogs, 2 adult children and busy careers. Susan and I moved to Comox from Fernie as part of our promise to each other to stop shovelling as much snow.

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What is your regular “Day Job?

I work as a Realtor in the Comox Valley. I’m really comfortable educating people on the opportunities that Real Estate can provide for them. 

Tell us about your passion in life.

Family, travelling, dogs, camping, bikes (with and without motors), hiking and puttering around our property. I like to be busy. 

Tell us about the most amazing thing you have experienced so far in life.

The birth of both my children. It was truly life altering. 

Do you have any fire service goals? - if so what? 

I’m thrilled to be part of a great team with an outstanding Fire Department in Comox, where we want to remain a part of for a long time. 

“Thank you very much for joining Comox Fire Rescue Todd.” says Comox Fire Rescue Chief, Gord Schreiner.  “We look forward to training and working with you.”