Chief Bios

Chief 7601, Executive Director

Robbie Cohen is the Executive Director/Chief of Harpur's Ferry. He is currently a Senior at Binghamton University. Robbie is a political science major and history minor. He is an EMT-Basic and an interior firefighter. Robbie is from Katonah, NY where he is a member of the Katonah Fire Department as the Engineer of Engine Company 4. Robbie was the Communications Coordinator for Harpur's Ferry his sophomore year, and Deputy Director/Assistant Chief last year. He also works as a Tour Guide, sits on the Student Health Advisory Committee, skis and plays the piano and the trumpet.

 

 

Chief 7602, Deputy Director

Alex Nello is the Deputy Director/First Assistant Chief of Harpur’s Ferry. He is an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care. Alex is currently a Senior at Binghamton University and is majoring in Biology. He hopes to attend medical school in the fall of 2012. In addition to EMS, Alex enjoys listening to music, cooking, and reading. He was the Equipment Coordinator for the 2010-2011 school year.

 

 

 

Chief 7603, Operations Director

Pavel Antonov is the Operations Director/Second Assistant Chief of Harpur’s Ferry. He is an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Critical Care that is ACLS certified, and is currently in his Senior year at Binghamton University. Pavel has also been a member of the Vestal Volunteer Emergency Squad since 2006 and currently serves as a Medic/Driver. Pavel is also employed at UHS as an EMS-Technician. In addition to EMS, Pavel is an avid skier and tennis enthusiast. He plans to graduate in 2012 with a BS in Biochemistry and apply to Medical school.