Patrick J. Petronico

60, Male

Paris, TN

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Fire Chief / Chief of Department, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:: 20
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Fire: Oakland Volunteer Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 10
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.ovfd.us
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Cleveland Voulunteer Fire Department-Cleveland, MS
Milan Arsonal Fire/EMS- Milan, TN
Milan Fire Department-Milan, TN
Paris Fire Department-Paris, TN
McKenzie EMS-McKenzie,TN
My Training:: ACLS, PALS, PEEP, PHTLS, EVOC, EVR, TN State FF Basic & Live, BLS Instructor.
About Me:: I'm 43 and married to my best friend Jennifer for 9 years. We have a daughter, MacKenzie (Mac) who is as ate up with the fire service as I am.
Day Job:: Paramedic
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Truth be known.......Johnny and Roy. For those of you too young to know who they are, the 70's TV show Emergency!
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Because I can make a positive difference in someones life.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: SAFETY>>>>>SAFETY>>>>>>>SAFETY!!!! Oh yeah Safety!