Chris is a Wisconsin native, born and raised in Menomonee Falls, and now resides in Racine with his wife Rebecca.  He has been involved in emergency services since 1997 where he began with the Menomonee Falls Fire Dept. as a volunteer, eventually hired into a part time  paid position.  During this time he was assigned to Station #3 which was primarily responsible for response to calls for extrications, confined space, high angle & technical rescue, and other specialized tasks. He also spent several years employed by the largest private EMS provider in the state of Wisconsin, Bell Ambulance.  During his employment Chris served as a Crew Chief, Dispatcher, and Special Events Leader.  In 2000 he was awarded as the employee with "The Highest Number of Responses" and "The Highest Number of Patient Transports".  Chris holds numerous certifications in Fire, EMS, & HAZMAT, and is a SARTECH II. 

After Christmas of 2003, Chris and his wife Rebecca were fortunate to have adopted Kramer, a Golden Retriever/Yellow Lab??? mix, who was found by acquaintances abandoned with 8 other new-born puppies outside a farm in TN.  This "rescue" prompted the idea to join a K9 Search and Rescue team.  Chris and Kramer are currently working on obtaining a TDI and CGC certifications.

  In his free time he enjoys golf, playing on the computer, camping, underwater basketweaving, and traveling.