Michael Potasso
Monroe
Summary
Seasoned Emergency Services Leader with 30 years of experience in FDNY EMS, advancing from EMT to Lieutenant. Expert in leading teams during critical incidents, managing emergency operations, and training personnel. Pursuing a supervisory or instructional position to leverage leadership and operational skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
EMS Lieutenant, Paramedic, EMT
FDNY EMS
New York
03.1996 - 04.2026
- Supervised and led EMS personnel in high-volume, high-risk emergency response environments
- Commanded operations during mass casualty incidents and complex emergency scenes
- Served as Intern Officer for 10 years, overseeing training, evaluation, and development of new EMTs and Paramedics
- Mentored newly promoted Lieutenants, strengthening leadership capabilities across units
- Coordinated resources and personnel in time-critical situations, ensuring efficient and effective patient care
- Selected for Dignitary Protection Unit, providing medical support for high-profile domestic and international officials
- Operated as Rescue Medic with NYTF-1 (Urban Search & Rescue), responding to specialized emergency deployments
- Participated in Counter Terrorism Task Force training, including active shooter and WMD response scenarios
- Recognized for exceptional performance with multiple citations for lifesaving actions
Education
High School Diploma -
Beach Channel High School
Far Rockaway, NY06-1986
Some College (No Degree) -
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Emergency & Incident Command
- Training & Instruction
- Crisis & Mass Casualty Management
- Conflict Resolution & Communication
- Operational Planning & Resource Coordination
- High-Pressure Decision Making
- Public Safety & Risk Assessment
- Resource management
Certification
NYS Certified EMT & Paramedic
Accomplishments
Officer of the Quarter (April 2026)
Affiliations
Volunteer Firefighter, Monroe-Woodbury Fire District- Monroe, NY 2 years
Timeline
EMS Lieutenant, Paramedic, EMT
FDNY EMS
03.1996 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Beach Channel High School
Some College (No Degree) -
New York City College of Technology