Coach

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Monroeville Fire Company #6 - Monroeville/PA

Years With Department/Agency

32

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.mvfd6.com

My Training:

PA Esentials, various structural burns, vehicle rescue (multiple courses beforetheState deciced to start awarding Con Ed and Certifications for them),EMT, Paramedic, ACLS, BTLS, PHTLS, PALS, IC, IC for EMS,

About Me:

Previous assistant fire chief, Safety Officer, Captain, Lt, Engineer and paramedic. Have been a department member for 31 years. On the administrative side have served on various Boards of Directors, and held Secretary position fo ra number of years. Current emphasis is on firefighter safety and fire scene photography

Day Job:

GM, fire and water disaster restoration company

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://peterakey.blogspot.com/

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Initially fullfilled childhood fantasy. What kid doesn't grow up wanting to be a firefighter. Fortunately, I had a chance to live that dream.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

that those that do not do it, will never understand. How to explain adrenalin rush? Trauma Junkie? How to explain, from the mere sound of a siren miles away, that you know what unit it is.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety. Safety. Safety. Recruitment. Funding

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