Public Safety Training Center
Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York
STAFF MEMBERS (In Alphabetical Order)
Paul Bishop - Basic EMS Programs
Peter Bonadonna - Paramedic and Advanced EMS Programs
Marc Connolly - Emergency Services Programs
Anita Cooper-MolineroEMS and FPT Programs
John Frontuto - Interactive Learning Technologies
Daren Hammond - Interactive Learning Technologies
Jim Harrington - Fire Programs
Jim Hughes - Law Enforcement Recruit Programs
Gary Johnson - Emergency Medical Services Programs
Michael Karnes - Director
Bill Lapp - Law Enforcement Recruit Programs
Dave Monk - Law Enforcement In-Service Programs
Sue Nupp - Secretary
Guy Rossi - Law Enforcement Programs
Jim Ryan - Air Crash and Fire Simulators
Margie Scahill - Law Enforcement Programs
Karen Wilson - Emergency Services Programs
Areas of responsibility include oversight of New York State Emergency Medical
Technician and Certified First Responder courses; development and coordination
of non-certifying basic EMS courses; and participation on numerous local and state
EMS committees. Paul has been active in EMS with several agencies since his career
began in 1991 and remains an active paramedic. He holds a Bachelors Degree in
Political Science and Organization Psychology from the University of Rochester
and Masters of Public Administration from SUNY-Brockport. Paul joined the PSTC
Staff in October, 2001.
Contact Paul at (585) 279-4012 or
PBishop@MonroeCC.edu
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Areas of responsibility include: ALS program planning, curriculum development, ALS CME and
budgeting; ALS faculty recruitment and supervision; marketing and
advertisement; review of program effectiveness; direct teaching for all ALS programs; development of
curriculum, teaching methods, instructional materials and student evaluation
processes; clinical and field training coordination; and
management of the student selection process. His efforts have been recognized by the
NYS Department of Health Award for Excellence in Teaching. Peter is a certified Paramedic,
practicing since 1978. He joined the PSTC staff in 1989.
Contact Peter at (585) 721-8656 or
PBonadonna@MonroeCC.edu
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Areas of responsibility include: new program development as well as the supervision
of and curriculum development for
the Fire Protection Technology,
Leadership
and Management, TEAM,
and Haz Mat Programs.
Marc is also an active EMT-Paramedic, in service since 1984 and holds bachelor's and
master's degrees in business administration. His areas of special interest lie in the
fields of organizational behavior/development and water rescue. Marc joined the PSTC in 1987.
Contact Marc at (585) 279-4014 or
MConnolly@MonroeCC.edu
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Areas of responsibility include: Registration for the RFD and MCFB In-Service Programs, NFTC customer relations, coordination the NYS Practical Skills Exams for the EMT program, also provides needs analysis, and research for the Paramedic Program. Anita holds an Associates Degree in Human Services, a Bachelors of Science Degree and a Master Degree of Social Work. Anita joined the PSTC in 2003.
Contact Anita at (585) 279-4010 or
ACooper@MonroeCC.edu
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Areas of responsibility include instructional design and curriculum development for
technology-based delivery systems, needs analysis, research, scriptwriting, and
design of testing instruments, as well as supervision of all aspects of video production.
John has an extensive background in film, television,
and commercials and was part of a production team that won a New York State
Emmy in Children's Programming. He holds a bachelor's degree in Film/Video. John
joined the staff in 1995.
Contact John at (585) 279-4002 or
JFrontuto@MonroeCC.edu
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Areas of responsibility include production preplanning, videography,
and computer editing of video-based training programs. Daren has over 12
years experience as a news videographer and almost 20 years experience as a
commercial still photographer. He has an Associate's degree in Applied
Technology. Daren joined the staff in 2000.
Contact Daren at (585) 279-4003 or
DHammond@MonroeCC.edu
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Program Coordinator,
Fire Programs
Areas of responsibility include new program design and course
implementation of Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting programs, development
of firefighting training programs for our NFTC
(Northeast Fire Training Center), coordination of PSTF's Fire Training Grounds useage by Rochester Fire Department, Monroe County Fire Bureau and
Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting. Jim is currently an active firefighter
and a past Fire Chief with his department. He currently holds the
position of Deputy Fire Coordinator for Monroe County. He is also a
certified Level II New York State fire instructor and teaches as an
adjunct faculty member at the New York State Fire Academy. He holds
an Associate's degree in Fire Protection Technology and is currently
pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration. Jim joined the
PSTC staff in 1999.
Contact Jim at (585) 279-4015 or
JHarrington@MonroeCC.edu
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Senior Technical Assistant,
Law Enforcement Recruit Programs
Areas of responsibility include: assisting in the coordination and implementation
of training programs
for those at the entry level of Law Enforcement, both
police and
probation;
conducting student/staff/instructor
problem solving; providing instructor support; assessing and responding to customer
needs; counseling and mentoring program participants; scheduling, monitoring, and
assessing instructors. Jim served for 22 years as a police officer and holds a
bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. He joined the PSTC staff in 1988.
Contact Jim at (585) 279-4009 or
JHughes@MonroeCC.edu
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Technical Assistant, Emergency Medical Services Programs
Area of responsibility is logistical support for the Emergency Medical
Service Training Program. This includes the scheduling, distribution,
transportation, maintenance, and inventory control of EMS training
equipment, with a focus on instructor support.
Gary recently joined the PSTC staff in 2002.
Contact Gary at (585) 279-4004 or
GJohnson@MonroeCC.edu
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Director
Areas of responsibility include supervision of Monroe Community College's Public
Safety Training Center, as well as the new Public Safety Training Facility on Scottsville Road.
Mike began his appointment as Director starting in October 2000, after a 32-year career with
the Rochester Police Department.
He has an outstanding record of leadership, his most recent as Captain of the Criminal
Investigation Division, including
Homicide Investigation, Forgery and Fraud Unit, Victim Assistance Unit, and Crime Analysis. Thus far in his career, Mike has
served as a commanding officer, chief hostage negotiator, SWAT team member, and criminal investigator,
as well as a volunteer firefighter. Mike is an FBI National Academy Graduate and holds a
bachelor's degree in Organization Management. He has been honored with numerous awards for
distinguished community service and excellent police service, including Officer of the Year.
Contact Mike at (585) 279-4000 or
MKarnes@MonroeCC.edu
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Program Coordinator/Lecturer,
Law Enforcement Recruit Programs
Areas of responsibility include coordination of and curriculum development for
law enforcement recruit programs, including:
Police,
Security Guard,
Probation, and
Corrections.
Bill also coordinates the usage and grant funding of the Rush Firing Range.
He has been granted the title of Master Instructor by the New York State Municipal
Police Training Council. Bill is active in law enforcement and volunteer
organizations, in service since 1968. He joined the PSTC staff in 1988.
Contact Bill at (585) 279-4008 or
DLapp@MonroeCC.edu
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Areas of responsibility include coordination of and curriculum development
for Law Enforcement In-Service programs.
Dave gave 20 years of service as a police officer and is recognized as an expert in
the area of substance abuse strategies for prevention, treatment, education, and
enforcement, for which he was the recipient of the International Narcotics
Enforcement Officers Association Award of Honor. Dave has served as the
Associate Director for the NYS Substance Abuse Education Project SASA,
Coordinator of Substance Abuse Prevention Programs for Wyoming County Department
of Mental Health, and was assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration Task
Force. He is a New York state credentialed substance abuse counselor, a
certified addiction specialist, an adjunct professor in the Health Science and
Public Administration Departments at the State University of New York College at
Brockport, and a Master Instructor with the New York State
Municipal Police Training Council. Dave holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal
Justice and a master's in Public Administration. He joined the PSTC in 1993.
Contact Dave at (585) 279-4016 or
DMonk@MonroeCC.edu
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Secretary, Public Safety Training
Areas of responsibility include payroll, purchase requisition, budget planning and
management, inventory control of administrative supplies, Law Enforcement Council
and Training Subcommittee support, as well as general staff support. Sue also
manages PSTC room usage. She joined the PSTC staff in 1989.
Contact Sue at (585) 279-4001 or
SNupp@MonroeCC.edu
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Program Coordinator - Curriculum Development
Areas of responsibility are providing assistance in the management, coordination, and development of In-Service,
and Corrections training programs, which includes monitoring instructors in the development and implementation
of lesson plans, as well as conducting assessments of completed training programs. Guy was formally the Recruit
and Field Training Supervisor for the Rochester Police Department. He is a Bureau for Municipal Police certified
Defensive Tactics, Firearms, and Master Instructor, as well as an International PR-24 and Straight Baton
Instructor. Guy is an accomplished writer of over two hundred published articles on law enforcement topics
and is a charter member with the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET) and the International
Law Enforcement Educator's and Trainer's Association (ILEETA). His credentials include a Baccalaureate Degree
in Instructional Design and a Master's Degree in Adult Education. He joined the PSTC staff in January of 1999.
Contact Guy at (585) 279-4006 or GRossi@MonroeCC.edu
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Technical Assistant, Air Crash and Fire Simulations
Areas of responsibility include the proper and safe operation of all live-fire simulators
at the new Public Safety Training Facility currently under construction on Scottsville Road.
He is also responsible for training and certifying all instructors who operate the
simulator system. Jim is an active volunteer firefighter and EMT, in service since 1981.
He joined the PSTC staff in 1998.
Contact Jim at (585) 279-4091 or
JRyan2@MonroeCC.edu
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Areas of responsibility are: general program operational support, including
reservation and registration procedures; customer relations; preparation
of instructional materials; physical files and database record maintenance; management
and coordination of Security Guard Training. She also
manages the distribution and documentation of video-based training
program materials for recruit and inservice police. Margie holds
a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and joined the PSTC staff in 1988.
Contact Margie at (585) 279-4007 or
MScahill@MonroeCC.edu
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Areas of responsibility are: general program operational support, including reservation
and registration procedures; customer relations; preparation
of instructional materials; physical files and database record maintenance. Karen
also manages all PSTC social events. She joined the staff in 1984.
Contact Karen at (585) 279-4011 or
KWilson@MonroeCC.edu
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Updated: Feb. 27, 2003