Pete Trapani

Currently working as a firefighter/paramedic in Seal Beach. Assisted with the starting of a non-profit organization called the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. I am currently one of the Vice Presidents. I was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2000, but now have been in remission.

Went in to the Marine Corps after high school. Was in a reserve infantry unit and activated for the Gulf war in 1990-1991. Came back home and enrolled in fire science at Rancho Santiago and got hired as a full time firefighter in 1997.

Currently married to my wonderful wife Debi for 2 1/2 years and have 2 beautiful daughters.

The day my dad caught me trying to ditch school one day my freshman year. He took me straight to the principal's office where they found out I ditched about 6 times. I was given 6 Saturday Schools. Do you guys remember those? They were horrible because they wouldn't allow you to do anything in there except stare at the ceiling.

And all the great times playing sports at the school.