Below are comments from the staff of Saint Joseph's Translational Research Institute, Saint Joseph's Hospital Atlanta, and Gwinnett County Fire Services about their participation in this study:

Catherine Skrifvars, RN, Clinical Research Coordinator, Saint Josephs Translational Research Institute
In my private and professional life I have long known how devastating cardiac disease can be.  Since joining the cardiac disease prevention and research team I have witnessed how early detection and intervention can change the inevitable downhill course of this disease process.  It is very exciting to be part of the Firefighter Heart Disease Prevention Study I look forward to working with the wonderful firefighters from Gwinnett County.

Steve Rolader, Fire Chief, Gwinnett County Fire Services
From my perspective this is the most important initiative of my 31 year fire service career. I hope our legacy will be the beginning of the end of the staggering and unacceptable number of cardiac related deaths in our profession.

Brenda Garrett-Superko, RN, Genomics Center, Saint Joseph's Translational Research Institute
Nurse for 25+ years with a primary focus and a personal dedication to Cardiovascular Health. I enjoy teaching the public on the inherited aspects of cardiovascular disease and promoting awareness and prevention among those at risk – prior to learning they have a risk when they have a heart attack!

I had the pleasure of working with Gwinnett County Firefighters in the previous Pilot project which helped set the stage for this FEMA funded research program

Ron Dials, Information Services, Saint Joseph's Hospital Atlanta
It's a pleasure being selected to represent the organization from Information Services. I have a background in public service working on active duty for the US Coast Guard. I consider it a privilege to work with another "Life-Saving" organization while contributing to this study.