Peter F. Kertzie

67, Male

Williamsville (Buffalo Area)

United States

Profile Information:

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?

Comment Wall:

  • Julie Simmons

    Hey Peter, Good to see you!

    Mar 7, 2008

  • JJ Cassetta

    Capt. Kertzie,

    Hey, havent seen you in a few years. Will you be in Indy this year. Hope to see you. JJ from Orlando Fire Dept.

    Mar 15, 2008

  • Peter F. Kertzie

    Ray,
    Will using this thing make me popular? It seems to be working for you.

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Erich Roden

    Hey Peter,
    Using this WILL make you popular. Just look at Tony...he's already reached "Popular Contributor" status on his forums/groups. I hope he will let me carry his books at FDIC this year!

    Mar 18, 2008

  • SUE SHEPHERD

    Peter,
    Thank you for asking me to be your friend. Yes, I accept. I considered you a friend before, but it was nice to be formally asked. See you in Indy!

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Greg Sellers

    Hey Cap,

    I've read alot of your articles in Fire/Rescue and Fire Engineering. I'm also from Buffalo (Tonawanda). Would like to know more of Buffalo's standard Truck Company operations. Keep up the good work and stay safe

    May 8, 2008

  • Stephen Florian

    are we popular people pete

    May 15, 2008

  • Barry Aptt

    Brother, Love your articles and have actually aplied some of the techniques you have written about. Stay safe up there in Buffalo ... or do they call it god's country

    Jun 18, 2008

  • Daryl Liggins

    You may remember me? we taught in the middle of nowhere Wisconsin one year. hey good to see ya!

    Daryl
    Oakland

    Oct 8, 2008

  • Randy C. Rider

    Congrat's on the promotion CHIEF

    Nov 1, 2008

  • Barry Aptt

    Pete,

    I am looking on info to improve our members knowledge and skill with the saws. Any writings or suggestions?

    Nov 2, 2008

  • Eric Hankins

    Great News on the promotion Brother. It is great to see one of the "Good Guys" getting in top positions. Keep up the great work and KTF. Mike knows what he is doing.

    See you in San Diego?

    Nov 2, 2008

  • Peter F. Kertzie

    Thanks for noticing the promotion! Yes, I will be in San Diego. Monday through Friday. See you there.

    Nov 5, 2008

  • Barry Aptt

    baptt@ci.gloucester.ma.us Thanks Chief and congratulations. Which battalion?

    Nov 5, 2008

  • Brian Meroney

    Congrat on the Promotion... Hope you don't stop writing Truck Ops articles.... Be Safe..

    Nov 8, 2008

  • Jay Blake

    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.

    Nov 11, 2008

  • Rick Fritz

    B/C huh, congrats I think.

    Nov 13, 2008

  • Greg Sellers

    Congradulations on making chief

    Nov 15, 2008

  • Greg Sellers

    Congradulations on making chief

    Nov 15, 2008

  • Rick Fritz

    Come to High Point, have a stroke, do the rehab, and I'll take the pictures personally!

    Nov 18, 2008

  • Greg Sellers

    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

    Nov 19, 2008

  • John Lewis

    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

    Nov 21, 2008

  • Rick Fritz

    It was difficult to sit still, they're so WARM and SOFT!

    Dec 2, 2008

  • Mark Sicuso

    thanks for the add chief!! keep up the great articles!! be safe

    Jun 2, 2009

  • Barry Aptt

    Brother,

    My sympathies for the losses suffered by your department. may god be with them.

    Aug 24, 2009