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Captain Cashen’s PPE
In this episode of the Engine House Training Podcast, Kansas City, Missouri Fire Captain Charley Cashen shares his story of survival. Charley was caught in a rapidly changing fire while searching for a victim in the basement of a home in January 2015. Captain Cashen, a 30 year fire service veteran shares his experience, and lessons learned from this incident.
The Roundtable Listening to Captain Cashen
Captain Cashen’s Helmet
SCBA Mask
Turnout Coat
Television Coverage of Incident
Kansas City 41 News Video Report
god bless you for your unselfishness, compassion, and for giving everything in hopes of saving one. Thank you
selflessness is the word you are looking for, darling
My father was Captain Ralph Canon, he had to retire in 1975 due to his heart (back before the good equipment). He never talked about what he did.
Proud of you, brother. You show why we do this job, because we love life.
Is there any audio of the call available for training purposes on the Captain’s incident?
Thank you!
Mark Giron – Rescue Captain/West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Great question Mark. We have been checking on that with the department, and will post it here if we are able to do so.
Thanks!
Captain Charley Cashen shares another title to my grandchildren, as “Grandpa Charley”. He is a Humble Hero in our eyes, and my entire extended family is blessed to have him in our lives. We pray that all Firefighters and First Responders return home safely on the wings of their angels as well.