McCabe Ambulance Officer Roll Call

Michael G. McCabe; BS, NREMT-P
Chief


Michael started working in the family business in 1999, after graduating from Fairfield University with a BS in Marketing. Michael completed his EMT training in 1999, and rode on one of the city’s 911 trucks for three years, before being promoted to supervisor status. As a supervisor, Michael focused on the development of the company. In 2002, he developed the Specialty Care Transport Division, which currently generates 500 calls for service per year throughout the state. Additionally, in 2002, Michael became certified as an American Heart Association CPR Instructor Faculty member, overseeing all training within the McCabe Institute of Emergency Preparedness.

In addition to focusing on business at McCabe Ambulance, Michael volunteers his time in other areas of emergency services. In 2005, Michael became the Chairman of the “Bayonne Police Defib Fund”, which is a fund that generates capital to purchase defibrillators for every mobile police unit in the city. In 2006, Michael became the Medical Director of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Rapid Deployment Team and Municipal Narcotics Task Force. As such, he is responsible for the mobilization of medical support during any incident involving these law enforcement groups. Michael is trained as a Tactical EMS operator, and serves on the New Jersey EMS Task Force, as the Tactical Leader for the Northern Region. On a county level, Michael serves as the Deputy Coordinator for the Hudson County Office of Emergency Management- EMS Division. In 2008, Michael completed his Paramedic training at Union County College. He is a Nationally Registered Paramedic, and practices as a per diem medic at Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth, N.J.


Frank Travisano; EMT–Basic
Deputy Chief


Frank celebrated his twentieth anniversary at McCabe Ambulance Service in September of 2007. Frank has been a Deputy Chief at McCabe since 1989. Frank came to McCabe from New York City EMS, where he was an EMT for six years, stationed at Bellvue Hospital in Manhattan. Since the late 80’s, Frank has been a loyal McCabe employee, always rising to the occasion. Frank oversees all facets of the operation, yet excels in the Special Operations side of the company. Frank has responded to both World Trade Center attacks, and has served in command positions on many large scale events over the years. Frank is currently an Assistant Coordinator for the Hudson County Office of Emergency Management- Emergency Medical Services section. Along with his duties at McCabe, Frank is directly involved in purchases made for all EMS personnel in Hudson County via grant monies appropriated through county and federal government. Additionally, Frank serves on the New Jersey EMS Task Force as a Technology Officer.

Eric Farber; EMT-Basic
Deputy Chief


Eric has been employed at McCabe Ambulance Service since 1994. Eric was one of the original wheelchair van drivers for the Bayonne Medical Center Transportation system. Eric excelled in his position and was quickly promoted to supervisor status, overseeing the day to day operations within the transportation division. Eric completed his EMT training in 1999, and was promoted to rank of Captain. Eric was responsible for all employee scheduling and the entire non-emergency side of the operation. In 2001, Eric was promoted to rank of Deputy Chief. He currently is involved in every facet of the operation, and is a certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher, overseeing the McCabe E-911 Communications Center.

Richard Krysick; EMT-Basic
Captain


Rich has been employed by McCabe Ambulance Service since 1998. Rich started at McCabe as a wheelchair van driver. In June of 2001, Rich was certified as an EMT- Basic, and was assigned to our 911 division, responding to emergencies within the City of Bayonne. Rich helped develop our Specialty Care Transport Division in 2002, serving as the primary driver on the unit. Ascending through the ranks, Rich was promoted to Lieutenant in 2006, and Captain in 2008. Currently, Rich oversees the Special Operations Division, and is involved in all deployments of the SOG.

 
 
 
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