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Peter F. Kertzie 51, Male
Williamsville (Buffalo Area)
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Department:
Buffalo Fire Department
Title/rank:
Battalion Chief
Years of public service:
20
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Top issues in your department:
A contract.
Topics you provide training for:
Truck Company Operations
Live Burn
Chainsaw Use and Safety
Hose Loads and Lays
Areas of expertise:
I don't feel that I have any. Isn't that sad?

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At 8:26am on December 2, 2008, Rick Fritz said…
It was difficult to sit still, they're so WARM and SOFT!
At 9:03am on November 21, 2008, John Lewis said…
hey brother happy ot hear about your promotion, looks like to brothers of the BFD just got a little better protected. Congratulations and keep those brothers warm and safe.

JL
At 7:56am on November 19, 2008, Greg Sellers said…
Chief, your welcome, just a question, I'll be in buffalo for two weeks starting Nov 28. I know you probably hear this alot, but what's that chance of a ride-along for a night or day tour? I'd like to pick the brains of the buffalo truckies on thier procedures and tactics. Again, congrads
At 12:34pm on November 18, 2008, Rick Fritz said…
Come to High Point, have a stroke, do the rehab, and I'll take the pictures personally!
At 9:23am on November 15, 2008, Greg Sellers said…
Congradulations on making chief
At 9:23am on November 15, 2008, Greg Sellers said…
Congradulations on making chief
At 11:50am on November 13, 2008, Rick Fritz said…
B/C huh, congrats I think.
At 1:13pm on November 11, 2008, Jay Blake said…
Pete, Great news on the promotion. I heard you won't be my roomate this year in Indy, I will buy you a drink or two.
At 9:51pm on November 8, 2008, Brian Meroney said…
Congrat on the Promotion... Hope you don't stop writing Truck Ops articles.... Be Safe..
At 7:45pm on November 5, 2008, Barry Aptt said…
baptt@ci.gloucester.ma.us Thanks Chief and congratulations. Which battalion?

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