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John Potvin, BS, NRP, CEMSO

John Potvin, BS, NRP, CEMSO

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fire Chief, Hopkins Hill Fire District

  • Education

    • Providence College

      2009 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science Fire Science

    • Anna Maria College

      2024 -
      Master of Public Administration - MPA Emergency Management

    • Community College of Rhode Island

      1997 - 2002
      Associates of Applied Science Fire Science

  • Experience

    • East Providence Fire Department

      Sept 1998 - Feb 2025

      • Captain, Director of Emergency Medical Services

        Nov 2004 - Feb 2025

      • Firefighter / Paramedic

        Sept 1998 - Feb 2025

    • American Heart Association

      Jan 2009 - now

      Training CentersPawtuxet Valley EducatorsNew England Emergency Medical Training Emergency Cardiovascular Care Liason

      • Chairman of the Board

        Jul 2023 - now

      • ACLS / BLS Instructor

        Jan 2007 - now

      • Member Board of Directors

        Jan 2009 - Dec 2020

    • Boy Scout Troop 11 Coventry

      Jul 2014 - Jul 2023
      Scoutmaster

    • Rhode Island Ambulance Service Advisory Board

      Dec 2015 - now

      • Board Member

        May 2011 - now

      • Chairman Of The Board

        Dec 2015 - now

    • Roger Williams University

      Oct 2016 - May 2018
      EMS Program Director

      Program Director with oversight of the Paramedic Program and EMS Bachelors Degree Program

    • New England Institute of Technology

      May 2018 - now
      Adjunct Faculty

    • City of East Providence

      Mar 2020 - Feb 2025
      Deputy EMA Director

    • Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency

      Jun 2022 - now
      Contract Instructor

    • Hopkins Hill Fire District

      Feb 2025 - now
      Chief of Department

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support

      National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
      Jul 2016

    • Tactical Combat Casualty Care

      National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
      Jun 2016

    • Management of Emergency Medical Services

      National Fire Academy
      Oct 2012

    • Certified Community Paramedic

      International Board of Specialty Certifications
      Jan 2025

    • NEAFC Professional Development 2025

      NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC
      Nov 2025
      View certificate certificate

    • Chief EMS Officer

      Center for Public Safety Excellence
      Jun 2024

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Scoutmaster, former Scoutmaster

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Sept 1995
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    • Assistant Council Comissioner

      Issued by Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America on Feb 2024
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    • Medical Team Member

      Issued by Special Olympics of Rhode Island on May 1997
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    • Chairperson of the Board of Directors

      Issued by American Heart Association on Jul 2023
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