Jerry Wayne Prater

Male

Panama City, FL

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:: 37
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: City of Panama City Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 15
Dept. Web Site:: http://pcfire.org
My Training:: A.S. Degree in Fire Science
B.S. Degree in Fire Service Management
Master's Degree in Public & Private Management
Graduate of the Executive Fire Officer
About Me:: I am married to my lovely wife Mitzi for 32 years, four children, and seven grandchildren. I live on the coast in n.w. Florida.
Day Job:: Fire Chief
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://fire3255@aol.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I joined the Fire Department because I thought it would be great to work one day and be off two. I latter learned that it is a great feeling to be able to help people and there is no other job that could provide me with the satisfaction of being a Firefighter.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping people and the tight bonds of brotherhood you develop.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Every issue relates back to funding.
Staffing
Equipment Purchases
Training