Michael Torino
EMT-P/EMS-I
CEO/Founder
Lead Instructor
Mike is a retired Firefighter/Paramedic and is currently the Paramedic Program Coordinator for a New Haven based Emergency Medical Services organization. Mike started his EMS career in 1992 at Hunter’s Ambulance in Meriden, Ct. He spent 10 years with Hunter’s, while there Mike obtained his Paramedic License by attending Sponsor Hospital Program in New Haven, Ct. where he is currently the Paramedic Program Coordinator. In 1995 Mike was hired by IAFF Local 1205 in East Haven, Ct. as a Firefighter/Paramedic where he served until being forced to retire in 2014 from injuries sustained in a fire. Mike was deployed to and worked as a rescuer at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks.
Mike has been in the EMT and Paramedic classrooms providing EMS education to students since 1995 and has been in charge of running the programs since 2011. In 2007 he became certified as a Tactical Paramedic and was assigned to the East Haven Police Emergency Services Unit as one of their Medics. Mike’s love for Tactical EMS pushed him to become a TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) and LEFR (Law Enforcement First Responder) Instructor and now serves as TCCC Affiliate Faculty for the State of Connecticut. His passion for education and tactical EMS drove him to start Two Point Five LLC with his partner in order to educate the public on how to better prepare and potentially save themselves and others during an event. Mike holds his Instructor disciplines in all of the Pre-Hospital training courses provided by AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons) and AHA (American Heart Association).
When he is not working Mike likes to spend time with his wife Danielle and their two children Gage and Mara. He is an avid music fan and is the self-proclaimed world’s biggest Parrothead. He plays guitar recreationally and is a Bagpiper with the New Haven County Firefighters Emerald Society.
Jeremiah Carrier
EMT-B/EMSI
CEO/Founder
Lead Instructor
Jeremiah Carrier is an Emergency Medical Technician and is the Basic Life Support Lead Instructor for a New Haven based Emergency Medical Services organization. Prior to working in EMS, Jeremiah attended C.C.S.U. for Criminal Justice and worked several years as a Field Investigator of Insurance Fraud for a Florida based company. Jeremiah began his EMS career under the tutelage of Mike Torino in 2011. Following the completion of his EMT program, Jeremiah received his EMT-Basic certification and was hired by a local ambulance company to which he is still employed.
During his studies as an EMS candidate, Jeremiah was inspired by the instructors that guided him to success. After working as an EMS instructor volunteer, Jeremiah was hired as a part-time BLS level instructor under the supervision of Mike Torino and several others. Jeremiah brought a fresh perspective to EMS education and helped to implement new teaching strategies in the classroom. Jeremiah’s passion and enthusiasm in prehospital EMS led to his promotion to a full-time lead instructor position. Since then, Jeremiah has worked diligently to provide the highest possible level of EMS education available. In doing so, Jeremiah and Mike recognized the need for the same level of education for civilians. With an increased occurrence of mass-casualty events Jeremiah and Mike recognized the need to teach civilians more than just “first-aid”. Because mass-casualty events are very different from routine emergencies, Jeremiah and Mike created Two Point Five, LLC, to educate the public on the unique problems that require different strategies and are often characterized by disorder, confusion, and chaos. In addition to holding numerous instructor disciplines in pre-hospital EMS, Jeremiah a NAEMSI Level 1 instructor, BLS Healthcare Provider and a TCCC and PHTLS instructor. In addition, Jeremiah is furthering his EMS education as he pursues a certification in Paramedicine.
Nicholas Torino
LEO / EMT
Instructor
Nicholas Torino, 26, was born and raised in East Haven, Ct. Influenced by his father William Torino and cousin Michael Torino, both retired career Firefighters with the East Haven Fire Department Nicholas became a volunteer Firefighter for Riverside Engine Company 6 in East Haven in 2009, where he later served as a Lieutenant.
In 2010 Nicholas earned his state and national EMT certifications and went on to work as an EMT for American Medical Response out of New Haven. In 2011 he received his certification as an Emergency Dispatcher going to work for the Branford Police Department. In 2013 Nicholas was hired as a Police Officer for the Branford Police Department being trained at the Connecticut P.O.S.T academy in Meriden, Ct. In 2014 Nicholas transferred to the Clinton Police Department where he still serves today as one of the only EMT first responders in the department.
His love for EMS and Tactical Police work makes Nicholas a valuable asset to the Two Point Five teaching cadre. While not teaching and working Nicholas spends time at the gym, the range, riding his Harley, golfing, playing hockey, spending time with his family and his mutt Sparkey.