George R Keeney
  • Male
  • Valdez, AK
  • United States
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Profile Information

What State do you live in?
AK
Type of Organization
Part/Paid Fire Department
Job Function
Fire Chief/Commisioner
Years in Fire/EMS:
40
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Fire/EMS both
Years With Department/Agency
15
Dept. Web Site:
http://ci.valdez.ak.us/fire
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Cordova Fire Department, Cordova Alaska 7 years
King Cove Fire Department, King Cove Ak. 6 years
My Training:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1 Instructor
AHA Instructor
EMT 3 Advance ALS Medic
IFSAC FF1&FF2/Haz Ops/Haz Tech/Rope Rescue/Confined Space
About Me:
Served four years in the US Coast Guard in Petersburg Ak. on the Elderberry and then CG Station Lake Ponchitrane
Day Job:
Fire Chief
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://gkeeney
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Coast Guard said they needed a person to go to EMT1 class back in 1974. I volunteered since I had taken first aid in the High School ROTC and it came in handy when I saved my brother after having a seizure and choking on a piece of his tongue he had bitten off.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Being able and trained to helping those in need.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Recruitment and retention. It is harder to get good volunteers and keep them around for years since we have to train them and provide PPE that costs a fortune.

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At 9:34pm on May 1, 2015, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…

Welcome to Firefighter Nation Chief. I'm glad you joined the group. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.
Chief William Sharp- Retired
Brookings Fire / Rescue
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