Michael J.

Chanat
(718) 344-3894 (mobile) mchanat@optonline.net


INSTRUCTOR / EMERGENCY SERVICES

Integrity, persistence, and a competitive spirit underscore an accomplished Emergency Services and
Homeland Security professional leading all aspects of strategic planning and response related to
emergency management implementation and execution. A dynamic, self-driven change agent with
critical thinking skills experienced in synthesizing people, technology, and organizational proficiencies
to create training solutions that address disaster preparedness, risk-mitigation, response, and recovery.
A dynamic facilitator and passionate role model who engenders the relentless pursuit of excellence,
team-building, and a high-performance culture. Skilled in helping organizations attain their strategic
goals through the enrichment and mentoring of their most vital resource people.

CORE COMPETENCIES
TEAM LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT / REGULATORY OVERSIGHT EMERGENCY PLANNING & DISASTER RESPONSE
STRATEGIC PLANNING / PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXCELLENT PRESENTATION & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
HOMELAND SECURITY / INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM MS OFFICE SUITE / WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS
STRONG ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS CREDENTIALED PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTOR, HAZMAT & WMD

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TOWN OF MONROE, NY 2008 - 2013
BUS DRIVER
Elevated core competencies of Dial-A-Bus staff through daily mentoring, one-on-one discussions, and
motivational strategies. Restructured operations and streamlined staff productivity by implementing new systems,
policies, and procedures; capably bridging a communications gap with the bus operators and Latin community.
ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SUNY) 2007 - 2013
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Cultivated and elevated the caliber of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) curriculum. Appointed by
the EMS Department Chair to create a complex Initial-Accreditation Self Study Report (ISSR) for submission
to the COMMITTEE ON ACCREDITATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES PROFESSIONS (CoAEMSP). EMS Department awarded a Letter of Review (LoR).
Acknowledged as a catalyst and advocate for the continuous improvement of curriculum. Proactively
conceived, designed, and implemented the first online course offered by the EMS Department. The initiative
increased student enrollment by 35% influencing the subsequent development of other online study programs
by the department.
Developed tactical solutions to propagate an EMS curriculum to other SUNYs. Strategically selected by the
EMS Department Chair to compile all relevant aspects of the Paramedic program as an accredited offering to
other SUNYs. Compendium of program materials was unanimously approved by New York State and
regional levels for optional adoption by institutions within the SUNY network.
Recognized for decisive leadership and proven ability to face challenges head-on. Posted the EMS
program curriculum and presentation materials in ANGEL Learning Management Suite (LMS) facilitating
student self-study during unexpected closings. Contingency planning ensured continuity of education without
interruption.
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ULSTER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SUNY) 2007 - 2008
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / EMS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
A catalyst and advocate for the development of a sound regulatory environment. Developed a risk
management framework to remediate department exceptions cited by the Department of Health (DOH).
Devised and implemented vital processes and guidelines to ensure sound operational and administrative
controls are executed ensuring full compliance with DOH mandates; retaining program accreditation.
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY 2002 - 2009
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR COORDINATOR / EMS
Compassionate and attentive, listens with respect, executing best practices and professional ethics.
Transformed the WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (WMD) curriculum catering to specific student
requirements. Resulted in a 50% increase in student enrollment.
Recognized for instructing an extraordinary 80 AWARENESS LEVEL RESPONSE courses across a broad
diversity of medical professionals affiliated with hospital decontamination teams. Achievements chronicled
for EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING from the US Department of Homeland Security.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

POLICE OFFICER, NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, 1993-2002
PARAMEDIC, LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, 1989-2002

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN PUBLIC SAFETY / EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Capella University, GPA 3.83, 2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN HOMELAND SECURITY
Everest University, GPA 3.88; Magna Cum Laude, 2008

VOLUNTEER WORK

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER, 2006-PRESENT
MONROE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, EMT / PARAMEDIC, 2005-PRESENT
LOCUST VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC, 2002-2005

AFFILIATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS

ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARAMEDIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF FORENSIC EXAMINERS INSTITUTE (ACFEI), LIFE MEMBER
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT CANTON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NASSAU COUNTY FIRE SERVICE ACADEMY, FIREMATICS CERTIFICATIONS
AEMT IV PARAMEDIC, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BUREAU OF EMS
FEMA, EMI / US DHS, CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS, WMD CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFIED LAB INSTRUCTOR, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BUREAU OF EMS
HOMELAND SECURITY LEVEL III, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF FORENSIC EXAMINERS INSTITUTE
POLICE INSTRUCTOR, STATE OF NY OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUNICIPAL POLICE TRAINING COUNCIL
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR COORDINATOR, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BUREAU OF EMS
Michael J. Chanat
(718) 344-3894 (mobile) mchanat@optonline.net


GUEST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

ACADEMIA AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (DHSES), ALBANY, NEW YORK, 2013

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES FOR TOWN OF MONROE, NY DIAL-A-BUS DRIVERS
TOWN OF MONROE, MONROE, NEW YORK, 2011

BLOODBORNE AND AIRBORNE PATHOGENS
VILLAGE OF MONROE (NY) POLICE DEPARTMENT, MONROE, NEW YORK, 2010

AN OVERVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROFESSION
SUNY ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, LIFE, CAREER, AND EDUCATIONAL PLANNING, 2010

MANAGING SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS IN THE EVENT OF A SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT
MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONROE, NEW YORK, 2010

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONROE, NEW YORK, 2007-2011

USE OF GLUCOMETERS BY EMTs
HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (REMAC), NEWBURGH, NEW YORK, 2006

CHEMICAL DISASTERS, IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES (IEDs), AND THE
DECONTAMINATION PROCESS
ST. VINCENT CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTERS, ST. ANTHONYS SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING, 2005

INFECTION CONTROL BIOLOGICAL AGENTS COURSE
THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL OF NEW YORK CITY, 2004

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND (ICS) FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
MONROE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, MONROE, NEW YORK, 2004

WMD INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL, FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK, 2004-2008

AN AWARENESS-LEVEL EMS RESPONSE TO A WMD INCIDENT
MONROE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, MONROE, NEW YORK, 2003

WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION RESPONDER AWARENESS, MEDICAL MANAGEMENT,
AND DECONTAMINATION
ST. VINCENT CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTERS, ST. ANTHONYS SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING, 2002

RECOGNITION

US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS
RECIPIENT OF LEVEL 1 (BRONZE) AUTHORIZED TRAINER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING, 2007 AND 2008

FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL
RECIPIENT OF LETTER OF COMMENDATION FOR WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION PRESENTATION, 2004

SAINT VINCENT CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTERS
RECIPIENT OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, 2003