Type of Organization

Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

safety training

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.akelaband.com

Web Site:

http://www.lamor.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

www.savcor.com
http://www.epfl.ch
http://basf.com/group/corporate/site-ludwigshafen/de_DE/about-basf/...
http://materials.aalto.fi/en/research/corrosion_and_materials_chemi...

My Training:

hazmat & oil spills
on-scene commander
oil spill responder
safety & survival
underwater escape training

About Me:

started my own company 2008
lived, studied & worked around Europe,
Africa, Americas and Australia
interest in safety and skills training
work with new ideas, products &
ways to do things better
since 2004 living in Finland
married with two kids

Day Job:

www.akelaband.com

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

interest in safety

Top Issues Facing Responders:

development of advanced/intelligent protective gear to allow responders to work efficiently under heat stress