Paul C. Kearns, Jr.

Paul C. Kearns, Jr. is an Adjunct Lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, teaching fire protection and emergency management courses while maintaining an active 20+ year career as a Battalion Chief in the Career Fire Service. His dual roles encompass Tour Commander and Incident Commander responsibilities for fire department operations, alongside academic instruction in risk management and fire prevention systems.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice (2001)
• Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety Management from Rochester Institute of Technology (2010)

Mr. Kearns' research and professional expertise focus on critical infrastructure protection, fire department operations, and emergency response systems. His work spans strategic planning, business continuity, crisis management, and hazardous materials education, with regional lectures emphasizing risk identification and mitigation. He integrates field experience from fire investigations and safety officer roles into his academic approach, particularly in community preparedness and exercise planning methodologies.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

As an advisor, he mentors fire service personnel through his Level Two Fire Instructor certification and prior Safety Officer role. His leadership extended to serving as Health, Safety and Education Chair of the NJFMBA and membership in NJTF-1-USAR, though no formal academic grants are specified. Professional development includes national courses on risk mitigation and hazardous materials technician certification.

Operational experience includes direct involvement with National Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (NJTF-1-USAR) and fire service training bureaus, where he developed safety protocols and incident command procedures applicable to both emergency response teams and academic curricula.