Steve Goldfarb

University of Southern California

Fire / Emergency Specialist III
Environmental Health & Safety

Steve Goldfarb is the Fire Safety/ Emergency Planning Specialist for the University of Southern California. He is responsible for all aspects of disaster and emergency response planning for all USC properties. Prior to joining USC in January 2006, Steve was the Emergency Planning and Response Supervisor for the J. Paul Getty Trust for seven years. He was responsible for emergency preparedness, response and recovery for the Getty Center in Brentwood, CA and the new Getty Villa Museum in Pacific Palisades, CA. Steve developed and managed what is considered to be the model emergency management program for museums, libraries and cultural institutions throughout the world. Just prior to leaving the Getty, the program received the BICEPP Outstanding Achievement in Emergency Preparedness Award and the program has been recognized by local emergency management professionals as one of the best private organization programs in Southern California..