Andrew R. Poreda M.D. FACEP, FAAEM
Andrew R. Poreda
M.D. FACEP, FAAEM
Assistant Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medicine
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDProfessional Summary:
Dr. Poreda has been involved in prehospital care for over 20 years, beginning in the volunteer fire service and as a professional EMT. This experience changed his career; he completed his Computer Science degree and immediately began his pre-med training at Univ Buffalo. During this time, Dr. Poreda continued his firefighting education at the NYS Fire Academy in Montour Falls NY, becoming a Nationally Certified Firefighter II; he is certified in various special operations disciplines as well, including TECC, HazMat, Swift Water, Ice, Confined Space, and High Angle Rope Rescue.
Dr. Poreda completed medical school at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse, NY. He stayed in Syracuse where he completed his residency in Emergency Medicine. While in residency, Dr. Poreda authored a textbook chapter for physicians on Fireground Operations and Rehab.
After finishing residency, Dr. Poreda moved back to Buffalo and began his career in private practice as an Attending Physician with Professional Emergency Services PLLC. During this time, he worked at multiple hospitals across WNY, including Millard Suburban, Buffalo General, Lake Shore, Brooks Memorial, and Medina.
In 2016, Dr. Poreda joined UBMD as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine and has been working at Buffalo General since then. In 2020, he furthered his education by completing an EMS fellowship, becoming dual-boarded in Emergency Medicine and EMS. Throughout his career, Dr. Poreda has maintained strong ties to the fire service and EMS, remaining an active participant in the field. Since completing his fellowship, he has regularly lectured on various fire and EMS topics at both regional and state levels. Additionally, he has taken on leadership roles as a medical director for multiple fire and EMS agencies, overseeing over 210 EMS providers across ten different agencies that collectively handle about 11,000 EMS calls annually. He has also begun his career in fire and EMS research.
Education and Training:
- Certificate, NYS DEC Wildland SAR Green Card, NYS DEC (2023)
- Certificate, NYS HazMat Technician, NYS Fire Academy (2022)
- Fellowship, Emergency Medical Services, SUNY Buffalo (2021)
- Certificate, NYS Ice Rescue Technician, NYS Fire Academy (2020)
- Residency, Emergency Medicine, SUNY Upstate (2012)
- Certificate, NYS Rope Rescue Technician, NYS Fire Academy (2010)
- MD, SUNY Upstate (2009)
- Certificate, NYS Surface Water Rescue Technician, NYS Fire Academy (2007)
- Certificate, NYS Confined Space Rescue Technician, NYS Fire Academy (2006)
- Certificate, NYS Firefighter Recruit I, NYS Fire Academy (2006)
- Certificate, Nationally Certified Firefighter I, The ProBoard (2005)
- Certificate, Nationally Certified Firefighter II, The ProBoard (2005)
- Certificate, NYS Firefighter Recruit II, NYS Fire Academy (2005)
- BS, Computer Science, SUNY Buffalo (2003)
Employment:
- Medical Director, Cleveland Hill Fire District (2024-present)
- Medical Director, Excelsior Management (2024-present)
- Medical Director, Rescue Hose Co (2024-present)
- Medical Director, Village of Lancaster Fire Dept (2024-present)
- Medical Director, Winchester Fire Co (2024-present)
- Medical Director, City of Lackawanna Fire Dept (2023-present)
- Medical Director, Doyle Fire District (2023-present)
- Medical Director, Pine Hill Hose Company (2023-present)
- Medical Director, Seneca Hose Co (2023-present)
- Medical Director, Union Fire Company (2023-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, SUNY Buffalo (2021-present)
- Medical Director, Twin District Volunteer Fire Co (2021-present)
- Firefighter, Twin District Volunteer Fire Co (2018-present)
- Medical Director, 9-Echo-1 Training (2021–2024)
- Associate Medical Director, AMR Buffalo (2020–2021)
- Associate Medical Director, Erie County Emergency Services (2020–2021)
- Associate Medical Director, Mercy Flight Buffalo (2020–2021)
- EMS Fellow, Emergency Medicine, SUNY Buffalo (2020–2021)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, SUNY Buffalo (2016–2020)
- Clinical Instructor, Emergency Medicine, SUNY Buffalo (2015–2016)
- Emergency Medicine Attending, Professional Emergency Services PLLC (2012–2016)
- Firefighter, Doyle Volunteer Fire Co (1999–2008)
- EMT-I, Rural/Metro Medical Services (2001–2005)
Awards and Honors:
- Best Clinical Abstract, EMS World (2023)
- Keynote Speaker, NYS Hazmat Seminar (2023)
- NY ACEP Unsung Hero (2022)
- Fellow of the American College of Emergency Medicine (FACEP) (2016)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (FAAEM) (2013)
- Medical Student Teaching Award (2012)
Research Expertise:
- Firefighter health & safety
- Soft tissue infections
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- October 2022–December 2022
Cold Weather Firefighting Pilot Study
UB Department of Emergency Medicine Chair’s Fund.
Role: Principal Investigator
$25,000
Journal Articles:
- Petrosian A, Poreda A. (2017) Middle-Aged Female With Chest Pain. Annals of emergency medicine (Sep), 70(3): 431-440.
- Paolo WF, Poreda AR, Grant W, Scordino D, Wojcik S. (2013) Blood culture results do not affect treatment in complicated cellulitis. The Journal of emergency medicine (Aug), 45(2): 163-7.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Poreda A, Cooney D. (2015) Chapter 65: Fire Ground Operations and Rehab. McGraw-Hill Education
Abstracts:
- Delaney CM, Poreda AR, Kelleran KJ, DeMott CP, Clemency BM, Hostler D. (2023) Active Rewarming is Not Necessary During Cold Weather Firefighting Operations. Prehospital Emergency Care, EMS World EXPO. New Orleans, Louisiana (Dec) S118–S134, (15) Poster; Oral
- Poreda AR, Kelleran KJ, Delaney CM, DeMott CP, Clemency BM, Hostler D. (2023) Firefighters Experience Lower Levels of Heat Stress in Cold Environments When Compared to Neutral Environment. Academic Emergency Medicine, SAEM 2023. Austin, Texas (May) 384, (831) Poster
- DeMott CP, Poreda AR, Kelleran KJ, Delaney CM, Clemency BM, Hostler D. (2023) Firefighters Experience Lower Levels of Heat Stress in Cold Environments When Compared to Neutral Environments. Jacobs School of Medicine - Medical Student Research Forum. BUFFALO, New York (Feb) Poster
- Poreda A, et al. (2011) Do Blood Culture Results Affect Treatment in Immunosuppressed or Vascularly Insufficient Patients with Cellulitis?. NY ACEP. Bolton Landing, New York (Jul) Poster
Professional Memberships:
- National Association of EMS Physicians (2020–present)
- American College of Emergency Physicians (2009–present)
- American Academy of Emergency Medicine (2005–present)
Presentations:
- "Intro to Rescue Medic" Erie County DHSES - Firefighter Series (2025)
- "Patient Refusals" NY Vital Signs NAEMSP Preconference (2024)
- "Medical Care of Hazmat Victims" NYS Vital Signs EMS Academy (2024)
- "Intro to Medical Complaints at Tech Rescue" NYS Technical Rescue Conference (2024)
- "Firefighter Health and Safety" Chaffee-Sardinia Fire Co (2024)
- "Firefighter Health and Safety" Erie County DHSES - Firefighter Series (2024)
- "Medical Care of Hazmat Victims" Erie County DHSES - Firefighter Series (2024)
- "Medical Care of Hazmat Victims" NYS Hazmat Seminar (2024)
- "Firefighter Health and Safety" Allegany County Fire/EMS (2023)
- "Firefighter Health and Safety" Lackawanna Fire Training (2023)
- "Firefighter Health and Safety" Lancaster Town-wide Drill (2023)
- "Medical Care of Victims" NYS Technical Rescue Conference (2023)
- "Firefighter Health and Safety" Springbrook Fire Dept (2023)
- "Medical Care of HazMat Victims" NYS HazMat Seminar (2023)
- "Firefighter Health and Safety" Snyder Fire Dept (2023)
- "Firefighter Health and Safety" Erie County DHSES - Firefighter Series (2023)
- "Firefighter Health and Safety" Olcott Fire Co (2022)
- "Firefighter Health and Safety" South Lockport Fire Dept (2022)
- "Medical Care of Rescuers and Victims" NYS Technical Rescue Conference (2022)
Service Activities:
- Kaleida Health; Capacity Workgroup (2024–present)
- CDC / NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation & Prevention Program; Subject Matter Expert (2024–present)
- Erie County Hazmat Team; Member (2024–present)
- Livingston County NY Special Operations; Technical Advisor (2023–present)
- Erie County Technical Rescue Team; Member (2023–present)
- NAEMSP - Emergency Preparedness Committee; Committee member (2023–present)
- NAEMSP - Operational EMS: Fireground/HAZMAT/Tactical; Committee Member (2023–present)
- NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control; Technical Advisor (2023–present)
- Kaleida Health; Decon Team (2022–present)
- Kaleida Health; MCI Committee (2022–present)
- Buffalo General Hospital; MCI Committee (2022–present)
- Twin District Fire Co; Volunteer firefighter (2018–present)
- Doyle Fire Co; Volunteer firefighter (1999–2008)