05/26/2026
Meet our secretary, Nicholas A. Portera! Nicholas is a lifelong resident of Staten Island, New York, and now resides in Mahwah, New Jersey. He has served with the Fire Department of the City of New York for nine years. He currently works as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Division 8, Brooklyn North, where he provides frontline emergency care.
In addition to his professional service, Nicholas has been actively involved in Volunteer EMS organizations. He most recently served as President of Volunteer Heart Ambulance, contributed grant writing efforts for North Shore Rescue Squad, and currently serves as Corresponding Secretary for Bellerose Rescue in Queens.
Nicholas is a certified instructor with the American Heart Association and is pursuing a college degree in Emergency Management. He was recognized by the New York City Regional Emergency Medical Service Council with a Guardian of Life Award at its National EMS Week Awards Dinner for his service to voluntary and volunteer EMS agencies during the COVID-19 activation.