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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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Marie

haha yeah i know..... even when we get the chance to cook in at the firehouse the food is usually god awful for you (who in their right mind boils green beans in salad dressing insteada water?!????) ...... i also did 4 yrs worth of midnight shift pd side which meant fast food central was our only food source so i know all bout the crap food choices.... ive just been focusing on eatin healthier when im at home and on exercisin more

Jan 19, 2008
Marie

thanks!

Jan 19, 2008
Stardust Watson

thanks

Jan 20, 2008
Marie

g'mornin, overall all its pretty darn good.... been workin out this mornin..... only thing that wasnt real good is that i couldnt get to sleep til 5am

Jan 20, 2008
Marie

wow thats crazy!

i'd love to have a search dog, i think we've only ever had one vollie with one up here though

Jan 21, 2008
Marie

sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 22, 2008
Darlene

thanks for adding me to your friends page.Be safe

Jan 23, 2008
Marie

heh thanks! always good to be reminded to be optimistic!

Jan 24, 2008
Marie

hahaha nice..... i told one of my friends i figured the criminals couldnt be as mad i beat em up if i saved em after :)

Jan 24, 2008
Marie

lol very very true :)

Jan 24, 2008
Marie

aww, how old is he?

Jan 24, 2008
Marie

hahaha thats awesome!

Jan 24, 2008
Marie

hahahah nice..... they really do listen to EVERYTHING.... its rediculous.... the 6yo boy i watch can tell you all the internal organs because i went over them only once.....

Jan 24, 2008
Marie

private childcare

Jan 24, 2008
Marie

thats awesome

goodnight!

~Marie

Jan 24, 2008
Marie

lol, once ina blue moon!!!

Jan 25, 2008
Amanda W.

Stoppin by to say hi,take care & stay safe!! :~}

Jan 25, 2008
Marie

oh god... no i didnt, what happened?

Jan 25, 2008
Marie

my prayers are with the ff in the hospital as well as w/ both firefighters families

Jan 25, 2008
R.Th@rp ~ F!re Ch!c

Ty ;)

Jan 26, 2008
Lorri

Prayers and best wishes being sent........

Jan 26, 2008
Diana Spalding

How close to TROY, or Williamsport are u?

Jan 26, 2008
Bunny Coy

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my Best Friend, Hero, Soul Mate, of 18 yrs. May 29, 2007. Fire Chief Anthony Coy, Burbank Airport Fire.
My prayers are with FF McAtees family and friends. Especially the ones a lot of peope forget, his fire family. We aren't as tough as everyone around us would like to think. When its one of our own its not as easy to over come.
Bunny Coy, Captain

Jan 27, 2008
Jill

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with his family and his fire company family also!!!

Jan 27, 2008
Tommy O L26

Ha wat up how are you doing out they.You and your fire company ya stay safe and take care.

Jan 28, 2008
Kristi

Hey there! Thanks for the welcome comment. I've been on this site for a while, but just started messing around with it last night. Maybe I'll get the hang of it soon! Take care and be safe!

Feb 3, 2008
Nancy and Sean McDevitt

Thank You for the invite. I am relatively new compared to most. My sole reason for being in the fire service is to ensure everyone goes home.

Feb 5, 2008
Sara

Thanks for what I assume is the standard welcome. I'm a Myspacer and generally a lot more private....I've still got to get the hang of navigating in here.
Stay Safe,
Sara

Feb 13, 2008
Jacqueline

wow thank you for the welcome and all the useful info.

i really appreciate it!

blessings and stay safe

Feb 18, 2008
misty

Thanks for the welcome, looking forward to finding out how all this works.

Feb 27, 2008
Denise

Thank you very much Badger. I will make sure to check out the other wedsite as well. I like watching videos and reading articels. It gives me alot of insite. Also, at times, they have some pretty funny ones as well. Your grammer is emaculate by the way. I do alot of reading and watching to keep me focused and in the zone on the tasks at hand.

Feb 27, 2008
Judith Yap

Thank you, I look forward to spending some quality time exploring this site, which came highly recommend.

Feb 27, 2008
Lori Wagner

thanks for the welcome! love the picture of the dog. take care and stay safe...

Feb 28, 2008
Mary

your dog? love german shepherds. i have two. i'll never be without one!
stay safe!

Mar 2, 2008
Doug

Here are a couple links concerning the Grove City fire. This has hit us hard here in Mercer County. Stay safe bro

http://www.sharon-herald.com/local/local_story_060221959.html

http://www.sharon-herald.com/local/local_story_061212036.html

Mar 2, 2008
Christina McLean

Thanks! Nice to meet you.

Mar 11, 2008
Christina McLean

I am sooo glad that I found this site and I am having a ball exploring all that it has to offer. I am relatively new to EMS at under 5 years and am eager to learn all that I can. Thanks for the encouragement.

Mar 11, 2008
Christina

Thanks for the note. New to EMS and excited to be part of the network.

Mar 11, 2008
firegirl73

thank you for the welcome, i have read closecalls and the secret list a few times, and find it very informational, we can all learn by mistakes... stay safe out there!

Mar 11, 2008
Sharon Welsh

Thank you Badger and Thanks for the info, Take care

Mar 12, 2008
susan

I got this Sexy Comment from Commentsheaven.com!

Mar 13, 2008
QFDWife

Thanks for the informative Welcome. I have no FF experience other than being the wife of one. I joined so I could connect with other wives of you brave souls who keep us safe from harm.

Mar 19, 2008
Pamela Cumbie

Thanks for the add... Stay safe Buddy...

Mar 19, 2008
shawn

hey bro wondering if you could add me as a friend im from vandergrift not too far from ya

Mar 27, 2008
Judy

Thanks for the welcome Badger, I appreciate the information. I get updates from F.F.closecalls and appreciate the information on how to keep the guys and myself safe.

I look forward to getting to know you.

Apr 6, 2008
PAM CAMPBELL

hey, Thanks for the information,

Apr 8, 2008
Peter Lupkowski

You're Everyone Goes Home notes were right on target. It has taken me several years to develop our safety program and earn the respect of my firefighters. Time well spent.
Stay safe

Apr 10, 2008
tommy oliver

Ha my friend how you been doing tell everyone to take care stay safe.

Apr 13, 2008
Laura J Potter

My husband was stationed at McConnell AFB, KS; Guam;Tinker AFB, OK; Leavenworth, KS at military prison; Lowry AFB, CO; Torrejon AB, Spain & then To Bolling AFB, DC

Apr 17, 2008
Jerry Moore

just want to say hi

Apr 30, 2008