About the Author
Steven Kanarian is an accomplished EMS professional with over 25 years experience. He was trained as a paramedic (EMT-P) at Northeastern University. Steve earned a Bachelor of Sci...visualizza altroAbout the Author
Steven Kanarian is an accomplished EMS professional with over 25 years experience. He was trained as a paramedic (EMT-P) at Northeastern University. Steve earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Organizational Management at Nyack College and a Masters degree in Public Health (MPH) at New York Medical College.
Steve has been a paramedic since 1984. Steve was a Medical Specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue (FEMA USAR) New York Task Force – 1 from 1991 to 2009. He has been an EMS Educator since 1994. He has taught EMS courses. Steve currently teaches paramedics at the City University of New York and LaGuardia Community College.
In 2009, Steve retired from the New York City Fire Department, EMS Command as a Lieutenant after 25 years of service. He is a freelance writer and lecturer who has published articles and given professional presentations on pre-hospital care, EMS education, supervision and MCI management topics. He has published articles on EMS and management including: “Assessing the learning objectives of EMT's and paramedics responding to terrorist incidents” and “The psychological aftermath of terrorism.” Steve served as Chair of the Research Committee for the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) from 2006 to 2009.
Steve’s areas of specialty are paramedic education, MCI management and EMS supervision/leadership. He is available for lectures, consulting, and special projects on these topics.visualizza meno