Passing of Peter D. Hayes-an EMS and Rescue Technology Champ

[BlackSheep]

Passing this information on:

EMS and Rescue Technicians (especially, but not limited to, the field of vehicle access) around the globe are safer because of the contributions of this man.

Suzanne Prentiss, Chief, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services, NH Department of Safety regrets to announce the passing of Peter D. Hayes of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire Tuesday evening, September 5, 2006 at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro.

Peter, a longtime history teacher at Kingwood Regional High School in Wolfeboro, was a charter member of the faculty when the school opened in 1964 and teaching there for over 25 years. Actively involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Peter was a founding member of the Wolfeboro Police Rescue Squad in the mid-1960's and held the positions of Lieutenant-Executive Officer and Captain for many years. He obtained National Registry of EMT certification in the first EMT class held in Carroll County during the mid-1970's and actively promoted EMT level training for emergency medical personnel.

A longtime instructor in vehicle extrication techniques and emergency scene safety efforts, his association with Harvey Grant and Bob Murray provided a variety of training programs to local, regional and national emergency services audiences. He also was a contributor in numerous EMS and rescue journals and textbooks.

Most recently in New Hampshire, Peter teamed with Frank Hubbell, EMS Medical Director for NH EMS Region V, and Dr. Murray Hamlet, noted hypothermia expert, in delivering a series of emergency scene safety management seminars throughout the state. He helped found the North American Rescue Institute.

Peter's dedication, enthusiasm and commitment in promoting quality EMS care and emphasizing provider safety during any rescue operations has spanned over 30 years of EMS education.

His expertise will be sorely missed.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time."[/font:768bf38452]

[Dustdevil]

Wow, I've heard of him! Very sad news.

Another pioneer is gone, but not forgotten. His contributions will live on for generations to come.

[Ridryder 911]

Sorry to hear of his loss, we in EMS will miss him. These pioneers, will be greatly missed.

R/r 911

[epi-do]

What a huge loss for EMS. He will definately be missed.