PAR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS - Key Persons
Philip Rogel-President, A firefighter / Paramedic since 1978 created PAR Educational Systems LLC in 1992. Understanding that current certification classes lacked essential hazard awareness for its students, Phil started as a volunteer firefighter / EMT for Homewood Il Fire department responding in 1964 Corvette with a flashing blue light. After becoming a Paramedic, Phil worked as a Paramedic in the Cook County Jail(Chicago) while waiting to be called for work at the Chicago Fire Department. In 1982 Phil was hired by CFD and was promptly placed on the dangerous South Side of the city.
PAR's owner Philip Rogel- also published a textbook titled "PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION -THREE MINUTES-A MUNICIPAL APPROACH" a guide to creating an efficient heart-safe community.