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Stephen Fortuin
United After a successful 22-year career with the New York State Police, Stephen Fortuin retired in July 2004 from his post as the Emergency Management NCO for the NYSP Troop "A" area covering the eight Western Counties of New York State. During his tenure in that position he acted as the liaison for the State Police with other local, county, state and federal agencies at all events involving multi-agency responses. Sergeant Fortuin began his career with the State Police as a Trooper, on routine patrol, in the Saratoga area. Six years later he spent two classes at the State Police academy acting as an academic counselor for new recruits as they made their way through the academy. During his time at the academy he received his instructor certification from both the NYSP and DCJS. Upon returning to "The Road" he transferred to the Western NY area as a road Trooper while occasionally returning to the Academy as an instructor for various classes for both recruits as well as in-service training. After passing the Sergeant's exam he was promoted to the permanent rank of Sergeant and spent time in several stations around the state, as a station supervisor. Eventually he was asked to become the Troop "A" Assistant Emergency Management NCO (EMNCO) on a part time basis while still performing his day to day duties as a station supervisor. He held that position for about four years until he was appointed as the full time EMNCO. While serving in the EMNCO position Sergeant Fortuin worked closely with the Emergency Managers from the eight Western Counties of NY and the local towns and villages. During this 3 ½ year time frame he presented ICS training to all new County and Local Police Supervisors as they received their supervisor training at the Erie County Law Enforcement Academy. He was involved in all the weather emergencies/disasters, national abortion protests, power outages, drills, etc. that occurred in Western NY. He was also sent to the Adirondack's twice - once to assist the NY State Emergency Management Office with a major Ice Storm and once to deal with a string of forest fires. Also, in September of 2001 he responded to NYC to assist the NY State Emergency Management Office, FEMA and the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management at the City's Emergency Operations Center dealing with the 9/11 attacks. Since retirement he has taught some Emergency Management Courses as an adjunct instructor for Hudson Valley Community College.

United After a successful 22-year career with the New York State Police, Stephen Fortuin retired in July 2004 from his post as the Emergency Management NCO for the NYSP Troop "A" area covering the eight Western Counties of New York State. During his tenure in that position he acted as the liaison for the State Police with other local, county, state and federal agencies at all events involving multi-agency responses.

Sergeant Fortuin began his career with the State Police as a Trooper, on routine patrol, in the Saratoga area. Six years later he spent two classes at the State Police academy acting as an academic counselor for new recruits as they made their way through the academy. During his time at the academy he received his instructor certification from both the NYSP and DCJS. Upon returning to "The Road" he transferred to the Western NY area as a road Trooper while occasionally returning to the Academy as an instructor for various classes for both recruits as well as in-service training. After passing the Sergeant's exam he was promoted to the permanent rank of Sergeant and spent time in several stations around the state, as a station supervisor. Eventually he was asked to become the Troop "A" Assistant Emergency Management NCO (EMNCO) on a part time basis while still performing his day to day duties as a station supervisor. He held that position for about four years until he was appointed as the full time EMNCO.

While serving in the EMNCO position Sergeant Fortuin worked closely with the Emergency Managers from the eight Western Counties of NY and the local towns and villages. During this 3 ½ year time frame he presented ICS training to all new County and Local Police Supervisors as they received their supervisor training at the Erie County Law Enforcement Academy. He was involved in all the weather emergencies/disasters, national abortion protests, power outages, drills, etc. that occurred in Western NY. He was also sent to the Adirondack's twice - once to assist the NY State Emergency Management Office with a major Ice Storm and once to deal with a string of forest fires. Also, in September of 2001 he responded to NYC to assist the NY State Emergency Management Office, FEMA and the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management at the City's Emergency Operations Center dealing with the 9/11 attacks.

Since retirement he has taught some Emergency Management Courses as an adjunct instructor for Hudson Valley Community College.