Our Story
DisasterDesk was founded from a passion for emergency services, education, and community preparedness. Built by a career paramedic and fire service professional, DisasterDesk was created to provide practical, realistic training that prepares people for the situations they may face both on the job and in everyday life.
After years working in EMS and public safety, one thing became clear — the best training comes from real experience, hands-on learning, and instructors who understand the realities of emergency response. DisasterDesk was built around that mindset.
Today, DisasterDesk provides EMS education, CPR and first aid training, continuing medical education (CME), instructor development, and public safety training programs for EMS agencies, fire departments, healthcare providers, businesses, and community members throughout New York.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: help build stronger responders, safer workplaces, and more prepared communities through high-quality emergency preparedness and public safety education.
Hi, I’m John!
I’m a Paramedic, Firefighter, Educator, and the Owner of DisasterDesk. Emergency Services and Public Safety Education have been a major part of my life for years, and I started DisasterDesk to create training programs that are practical, approachable, and built around real-world experience.
I’ve always believed training should do more than just meet requirements — it should build confidence, prepare people for high-pressure situations, and give providers the tools they need to succeed both in training and in the field.
Whether I’m teaching CPR to community members, coordinating EMS education programs, or working with fire and EMS agencies on continuing education, my goal is always the same: provide high-quality, realistic training that people actually enjoy and learn from.