Keck, James

Dion Petaros is nationally recognized for his expertise in Emergency Response theory and practice. He is well known as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructor in the Emergency Response community. Dion's responder experience includes an all-hazard history, but his passion for Search & Rescue has led him to develop educational programs to prepare other responders for service in the SAR specialties. With more than 30 years of experience in Search & Rescue he is frequently called upon to present classes to novice and advanced practitioners. Dion now serves as AERIE's SAR Branch Director where