01/04/2022
Palo Alto Professional Firefighters would like to congratulate Captain Charles “Chuck” Ferry on his retirement last week. Badge number 409, hired in October of 1999, Chuck cut his teeth working as a paramedic on an ambulance in San Jose before joining PAFD. Rumor has it that his p-card number is in the low 300s. A former member of the National Guard, Captain Ferry made a name for himself throughout his time with us as an incredibly passionate firefighter and a natural born teacher. A preceptor to many paramedic interns over the years, Chuck was a verifiable black cloud, and was present for many a unique EMS call over the years. Outside of PAFD, Chuck is known far and wide throughout the fire service for his prowess and passion for forcible entry, which he so aptly named his company ( ), which provides forcible entry products and training to organizations throughout the nation. A solid family man who brought his family values to his every interaction at work, Captain Ferry was a great member of this department, and he will long be remembered, and missed. Thank you for all that you did for us, Chuck.