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

    Heh, thanks!!! I'd actually say i'm absolutely back to 100% now. I'm a paid medic (FINALLY!!!) for a transport company so we're lifting patients all day every day and I haven't had any problems whatsoever :) Life is definitely looking awesome these days. I lost my nanny job since they needed a live-in in october and was worried with the economy the way it is I'd be in a lot of trouble but I was only jobless for a week before I got my medic job. It's nice to have a real people job that pays well and has full benefits now. I also have an awesome boyfriend now and we're HOPEFULLY going to be allowed to adopt a dog sometime this week.


    Hows everything been on your end??

    I really hope alls been well!!!

    ~Marie

    Dec 7, 2008

  • Marie

    yep!!!! knee is doing awesome! and I have now had 4 shifts being a released medic at work :)................ wound up getting to adopt the dog, and the bf moved in a couple weeks ago so everything is absolutely amazing on my end!!!! How have you been??? I hope all has been well!

    ~Marie

    Feb 13, 2009

  • Marie

    haha no backflips yet, but I am working 62+ hr weeks with nooo problems with good ole steve the ligament!!

    Apr 11, 2009