Chris Goemens
Chris brings decades of experience, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to public safety into every class he leads. Whether in the field, the classroom, or on the range, he remains dedicated to empowering others with the skills and confidence to respond, protect, and make a difference.
Chris’s journey into emergency services began as a teenager, volunteering with two local ambulance and rescue squads in Northeast Queens. Driven by a passion for helping others, he completed his EMT certification and has proudly maintained his New York State EMT credentials since 1992.
Throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s, Chris served as a dedicated EMT in New York City, while also teaching life-saving skills through the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association. His commitment to education led him to become a core instructor at the Regional Training Center for Emergency Medical Technicians—one of New York’s most established EMT training facilities. Since 1995, he has helped train and re-certify thousands of Certified First Responders and EMTs.
In 2015, Chris expanded his public safety expertise by obtaining his NYC pistol and long gun permits. What began as a casual interest in shooting evolved into a serious pursuit of excellence in the shooting sports. He now holds several firearms instructor credentials and continues to hone his skills, staying a student first and sharing his knowledge through coaching and instruction.
In addition to teaching, Chris leads a specialized support team focused on security and life safety systems for one of New York’s largest integration firms.
New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Certified since 1992, actively maintaining credentials through ongoing education and service.Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Advanced trauma care training focused on treating injuries in tactical and high-threat environments.Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
Civilian-based tactical medicine course designed for EMS, fire, and law enforcement personnel.Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Internationally recognized trauma management certification for pre-hospital providers.K9 Tactical Casualty Care (K9TC2)
Specialized training in providing life-saving medical care to working canines in high-risk situations.American Heart Association BLS Instructor
Certified to teach Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, including CPR and AED use.
CPR & AED Certified
Regularly certified in adult, child, and infant CPR and automated external defibrillator use.Health & Safety Institute (HSI) Level 3 Instructor
Authorized to teach a range of health and safety courses under HSI programs.
Rangemaster Certified Firearms Instructor
Highly regarded civilian firearms instructor certification with a focus on defensive pistol use.
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
Certified to teach safe and effective handgun handling, marksmanship, and basic firearm safety.NRA Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO)
Trained to oversee shooting range operations and ensure safety protocols are followed.NRA Refuse To Be A Victim® Instructor
Teaches crime prevention and personal safety strategies for individuals and groups.
Incident Command System (ICS) Certified
Trained in FEMA’s structured approach for managing emergency responses across agencies.
Active Shooter Prevention & Response
Certified in FEMA protocols for identifying threats and responding to active shooter situations.Human Trafficking & Smuggling Recognition
Certified through FEMA/DHS to identify and respond to indicators of human trafficking and smuggling.
Well-Taught, Well-Trained
Safety always comes first. We teach proper firearm handling to help prevent accidents and encourage responsible ownership.
