Thomas Corcoran, Jr.

Thomas Corcoran, Jr.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Firefighter/Paramedic

  • Education

    • College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity

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      Certificate of Graduate Studies Emergency Preparedness
    • Lesley University

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      Master of Science (M.S.)
    • University at Buffalo

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      Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Experience

    • Canyonlands Field Institute

      Feb 1996 - Apr 1998
      Faculty

      Field and classroom courses to school-aged, college and adult/professional learners-Introduction to fluvial geomorphology, natural history, geography, cultural history, Leave-No-Trace and backcountry leadership.

    • Headwaters Institute

      Apr 1998 - Dec 1999
      Education Director

      Optimized curriculum for a non-profit that trains professional river guides. Facilitated field seminars with local outfitters, resource managers, scientists and tourism leaders. Provided professional guides interpretation tools to relate water conservation, natural history, hydrology and fish biology to their clients.

    • Grand County, Utah

      Feb 2000 - Aug 2002
      Assistant Director of Emergency Medical Services
    • Mohawk Ambulance Service

      Nov 2002 - Jan 2005
      Emergency Medical Technician
    • Albany County Sheriff's Office EMS Division

      Nov 2003 - Sept 2009
      Paramedic
    • Hudson Valley Community College

      May 2005 - Aug 2019
      Clinical Instructor

      Facilitated clinical training, led simulation labs and precepted field interns.

    • City Of Watervliet

      Feb 2008 - now
      Firefighter/Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services Coordinator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Code Compliance Technician

      State of New York OFPC
      Aug 2008
    • Active Attack Integrated Response

      Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT)
    • Support that Saves:A Guide to Building and Sustaining Peer Support (FEMA MGT-330)

      Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX
      Jul 2025
    • IAFF Trained Peer Supporter

      International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
      Feb 2022
    • License to Guide-Whitewater, Hiking, Camping, Skilled in Boats and Canoes

      NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
      Sept 1991
    • Mental Health First Aid for Fire/EMS

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Nov 2025
    • Paramedic

      New York State Department of Health
      Aug 2003
    • Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

      National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
      Jun 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Thomas Corcoran, Jr.
      Fellow New York State Division of Emergency Medical Services and Mental Health Association of New York State Jun 2025 Nominated to serve as a fellow of the inaugural New York Division of Emergency Medical Services and Mental Health Association of New York State (MHANYS) Resiliency Officer Fellowship Program. Twenty fellows will receive foundational training in mental health competencies necessary to become a resiliency officer for their agencies. Through training, shared ideas, and network building with like-minded EMS professionals fellows will gain knowledge needed to establish and manage effective peer… Show more Nominated to serve as a fellow of the inaugural New York Division of Emergency Medical Services and Mental Health Association of New York State (MHANYS) Resiliency Officer Fellowship Program. Twenty fellows will receive foundational training in mental health competencies necessary to become a resiliency officer for their agencies. Through training, shared ideas, and network building with like-minded EMS professionals fellows will gain knowledge needed to establish and manage effective peer support programs. Best practices will be developed collaboratively to be used statewide. Show less
    • Awarded to Thomas Corcoran, Jr.
      Inducted Member Order of the Sword & Shield, Omicron Sigma Sigma Apr 2022 An academic and professional honor society for homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, cyber and information security, and all protective security disciplines.