Shawn Donovan brings more than 25 years of frontline emergency services experience and over 12 years as a lead instructor with CPRBoston.org. A veteran Boston Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Shawn has dedicated his career to protecting lives, responding to emergencies, and training others to do the same.
Shawn has served with the Boston Fire Department for more than 25 years and has been a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for over 25 years. He is also a National-level Fire Service Instructor, delivering professional training programs throughout the United States, and a Technical Rescue Specialist with expertise in high-risk emergency rescue operations.
His real-world experience responding to medical emergencies, fires, and technical rescue incidents provides students with practical, hands-on training that goes beyond textbook instruction. His engaging teaching style and commitment to excellence help healthcare providers, businesses, schools, and community members gain the confidence and skills needed to respond effectively during critical emergencies.
At CPRBoston.org, Shawn specializes in CPR Certification, BLS for Healthcare Providers, First Aid Training, AED Instruction, Emergency Preparedness, and Workplace Safety Education throughout Boston and the Greater Boston area.