Podcasts about emergency managers iaem

Introduction Lori Hodges has over twenty-five years of experience at both the state and local levels in the emergency services and emergency management fields. She currently works as the Director of Emergency Management for Larimer County, Colorado. Lori is a Certified Emergency Manager through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and the State of Colorado. She is also a graduate of the Executive Leaders Program and the master's program through the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School. Additional education includes a master's degree in Political Science and Public Policy and a bachelor's degree in Emergency Management and Planning. She received the Emergency Manager of the Year Award from the Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA) in 2008 and 2013 and received the CEMA President's Award in 2020. Contact Information https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-hodges-ma-ccp-pmp-319b2a18/

As someone who's had the privilege of knowing Justin Kates for several years and sharing a seat with him on the board of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), I am thrilled to witness his ascent to the role of President for the 2023-24 term. Justin's election is a testament to his unwavering dedication and expertise in emergency management.Justin is known for his thoughtful approach and steadfast commitment to the profession. His leadership at IAEM-USA marks a significant milestone, bringing his rich experience and strategic vision to the forefront. He keenly recognizes the importance of professional associations in advocacy and unifying our members' voices, a quality that makes him an ideal leader for our times.Justin's background is as diverse as it is impressive. From leading emergency management in Somerville, Massachusetts, to his significant contributions in Nashua, New Hampshire, and as a Homeland Security Consultant for the State of Delaware, and in the private sector developing a program for Wawa Inc., his journey is a narrative of relentless dedication to public safety and emergency management. His academic credentials, with degrees from the University of Delaware and the Naval Postgraduate School, further bolster his professional stature. Beyond IAEM, Justin's role as Treasurer of the National Association for Public Safety GIS Foundation and his FEMA National Advisory Council membership highlight his broad influence in the field.Justin's leadership is a beacon of progress for IAEM-USA. His election as President is an honor and a reflection of the respect and trust he has earned across the emergency management community. I am excited and optimistic about the future of IAEM under his guidance, and I look forward to supporting his initiatives and vision in the coming year.Supporters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is the largest such organization in the world. Their 2023 IAEM Conference will be held in Long Beach California.  Leading the conference preparations is Duane Hagelgans, Conference Chair. In this podcast we find out about the conference in general and more specifics on how the event is organized, how speakers are chosen and then other opportunities like the Exhibit Hall, where vendors of all types display their wares and services. You can still register for the November event and get the early registration discount. For potential exhibitors, they will accommodate whoever is interested in participating. This episode is sponsored by AshBritt, a national rapid-response emergency management and logistics company. Celebrating its 30th year, AshBritt has led response efforts following 60 federally declared disasters across 30 states and has conducted more than 400 missions, successfully serving over 600 clients. AshBritt is the trusted emergency management contractor for cities, counties, states and for federal agencies, including the Department of Defense where AshBritt holds a pre-position debris management contract which covers 25 U.S. states.  Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is the largest such organization in the world. It is where people join to meet their counterparts, learn from one another, and make a positive impact in advancing the profession of emergency management. In this podcast, Cathy Clark, the President of IAEM shares a great deal of information on how IAEM is organized, who the membership is comprised of and all the different ways that emergency management professionals of all stripes can become members, including those already working in the profession and others aspiring to become emergency managers. Their Home Page is at this link: https://www.iaem.org/ and if you want to go ahead and sign-up to become a member, go to this page: https://www.iaem.org/join/intro For the record, Eric Holdeman is a member. This episode is sponsored by Bent Ear Solutions which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

As both a practitioner and researcher in emergency management, Kesley Richardson is a looking to be a game changer.  Bringing youthful energy and the mind of a multidisplinary scholar to the field, he is ensuring that best practices are not just talked about but integrated.  Join us today on this episode of the Multi-Hazards podcast as Kesley Richardson shares his vision, experience and passion for emergency management and protecting communities. Kesley Richardson's Bio Kesley Richardson is a U.S. Virgin Islands Native, scholar, public speaker, researcher, and practitioner in the field of Emergency Management. Currently as a doctorate student in Public Administration at West Chester University and being apart of organizations such as International Association of Emergency Managers(IAEM), Black Emergency Managers Association (BEMA), Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) with the United Nations, and Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA), he hopes to network with likeminded professionals to make actionable change. With his diverse background, Kesley hopes to leverage his awards such as the 2022 Govenors Hurricane Conference of Florida Rising Star and fellowship with the Bill Anderson Fund to support his goal of cultivating a more diverse field of Emergency Management.   Intro: "Ten Inch Spikes" by Jeremy Korpas on Youtube Audio Library Outro: "Island Dream" by Chris Haugen on YouTube Audio Library Bio Photo from Kesley Richardson

Victor is the real deal cop who does some amazing work to help officers with their own resiliency and how they respond to those in crisis in the field. He tells us an amazing story about his journey to help his son who had struggles by learning as much as he could so he could help his son and give him what he needed to succeed. Then there is the time that his and his families safety were in jeopardy from criminals that he had investigated. This episode is chalked full of knowledge and information about LEO resiliency. Find out more about Victor:Victor is Licensed in multiple states as a psychotherapist who works with First Responders and Veterans nationwide providing mental health therapy. Victor is versed in trauma resolution therapy as he provides Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to target traumatic experiences. Victor began working in mental health and resiliency in 2015 as a Sr. Director of Emergency Preparedness and Tragedy Support for a crisis company. Victor began direct mental health services as he served at the Arizona State Prison inpatient hospital as a therapist and de-escalation response team specialist, served at emergency psychiatric hospital doing intakes and assessments, and has worked in private practice.Through education and training, Victor specializes in trauma and tragedy support services, and his focus is on prevention, resiliency, and longevity for First Responders. Victor has created programing for several behavioral health companies, created behavioral health educational programing for first responders, created crisis care teams (behavioral health programming) for the interfaith community, and helped create Arizona's first Crisis Intervention Team Training for Arizona Fire Departments. Victor is a certified trainer/instructor in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Crisis De-escalation. Victor is an adjunct professor at a community college where he teaches behavioral health classes in the counseling department.Victor is a retired 25 year Police Detective who served as an investigator with focus on Organized crime, illegal enterprises, and criminal syndicates. Victor served at Homeland Defense Bureau, Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center, Drug Enforcement Bureau, Robbery, Homicide, Street Crimes, Violent Crimes Bureau, Major Offender Bureau, and the Employee Assistance Unit EAP. Victor Escoto has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Phoenix. He also obtained an undergrad in Sociology from Grand Canyon University. Victor is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), Crisis Intervention Team Training (CIT), and National Center for Crisis Management-American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Victor has served on several Boards; Arizona Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (AZVOAD), Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (AZBIAZ), and Ascend Phoenix.Victor.escoto3@gmail.com 602-451-5451Twitter: @victorescoto_ , Linkedin: Victor Escoto.We are not health professionals but merely a conduit to pass on information and resources to LEOs who may need or want it. This show is sponsored by Filthy Pirate Coffee and can be found on all social media platforms and https://filthypirate.coffeeHit the like, share, follow and subscribe buttons. Please help us by spreading the word and helping out other cops. Also, please consider purchasing our Law Enforcement charity coffee roast “Split Second” where proceeds go right back into helping police officers.

How can businesses plan for life in the COVID-19 pandemic as it stretches on? What about individuals, families and communities? Find out these answers and more in this episode, a timely interview with crisis management expert Regina Phelps. And be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/covid-19-pandemic-planning-for-businesses-interview-with-regina-phelpshttps://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/ Regina Phelps' Bio Regina Phelps is President of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions Inc. based out of San Francisco, California, USA. She is an internationally recognised expert in the field of crisis and continuity management and exercise design. Since 1982, she has provided consultation and speaking services to clients in four continents. She is a frequent speaker at international continuity conferences such as those of Disaster Recovery Journal (DRJ), the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)and the World Conference on Disaster Management. Ms. Phelps is consistently rated as one of the top speakers in her field and is known for her approachable and entertaining speaking style and her ability to take complex topics and break them into easily digestible and understandable nuggets. Experts and novices consistently say that they always learn something new from her presentations. Ms. Phelps latest book is Cyberbreach: What if Your Defenses Fail? Designing an Exercise to Map a Ready Strategy. Her other books are Emergency Management Exercises: From Response to Recovery and the companion Instructor's Guide. All three are available on Amazon.

Todd, from the Floor of the IAEM conference, 2018 in Grand Rapids Michigan. The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), which has more than 6,000 members worldwide, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the "Principles of Emergency Management" and representing those professionals whose goals are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters

IAEM The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), which has more than 6,000 members worldwide, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the "Principles of Emergency Management" and representing those professionals whose goals are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters. IAEM Membership Brochure The History of IAEM IAEM-USA Strategic Plan IAEM PowerPoint Presentation (General Introduction) IAEM Videos Our Vision: That the International Association of Emergency Managers be recognized globally as the premier organization for emergency management. Ellis Stanley Ellis Stanley’s 40+ years of work experience in emergency management began as Director of Emergency Management for Brunswick County, North Carolina in 1975. While in Brunswick County he was selected as the First Fire Marshal for the jurisdiction as well as served as Fire and Rescue Commissioner. There Mr. Stanley was responsible for helping to develop a strong public safety infrastructure and overseeing the volunteer fire and rescue operations within the county. Mr. Stanley was appointed in 1982 as the Director of the Durham-Durham County Emergency Management Agency where he worked very close with the world’s largest research park in the North Carolina Triangle area and was heavily involved with hazardous materials planning. In 1987 Mr. Stanley was appointed by the Governor of Georgia as the Director of the Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency. As part of the Public Safety Department for the City of Atlanta, Mr. Stanley served as a key advisor to the Public Safety Director. While in Atlanta, Mr. Stanley had extensive experience in major event planning (1988 Democratic National Convention, 1995 Mandela visit, and the 2006 International Olympic Games). Mr. Stanley was appointed in 1997 as Assistant City Administrative Officer for the City of Los Angeles and in 2000 as the General Manager of the Emergency Preparedness Department for the City of Los Angeles until his retirement in 2007. Mr. Stanley joined Dewberry, LLC in November 2007 as Director of Western Emergency Management Services. In March of 2008 Mr. Stanley was selected to be the Director of DNC Planning for the City & County of Denver, CO. Because of the success of the Democratic National Convention, August 29, 2008 was proclaimed “The Ellis Stanley Day in Denver”.      Links https://www.iaem.com https://iaemconference.info/2017/   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ellis-m-stanley-sr-b981852 Twitter: emstanleysr Email: ellisstanleysr@gmail.com Advertisers www.emweekly.com www.titanhst.com

Named 2016's‘Continuity & Resilience Consultant of the Year - North America' by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Board member, New York Says Thank You Foundation Global Ambassador, Stars of HOPE USA Leadership Team member, RES/CON New Orleans Board member, Safe America Foundation Content Advisory Board member, Safeopedia Faculty member, Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC)   Suzanne is a certified, award-winning and internationally-recognized crisis management consultant, speaker and author, who has helped governments, communities and companies plan for and respond to disasters for over twenty years. She was recently named 2016’s ‘Continuity & Resilience Consultant of the Year – North America’ by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), and had the honor of being a guest speaker at The White House during FEMA’s 2016 Individual & Community Preparedness Awards ceremony.   Throughout her career, Suzanne has been professionally and/or personally involved in helping communities respond, rebuild or recover from numerous crises, including the San Bernardino, Brussels, and 9/11 terror attacks, the 2016 Fort McMurray, Alberta wildfire, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, the H1N1 pandemic, the 2003 Northeast Blackout, the 1998 “Ice Storm of the Century” in Eastern Canada, as well as numerous floods, fires, and severe storms. Prior to her career in business continuity and emergency management, Suzanne was a journalist, press secretary and media spokesperson for the Canadian government.   Suzanne is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), as well as a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) through the Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) and a certified Member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI).   Suzanne’s critically-acclaimed book, Disaster Heroes, tells the stories of ordinary men, women and children who have done extraordinary things to help respond, recover and rebuild following some of the world’s most significant modern disasters. She is currently working on several new projects, including her next book, Disaster Heroes Too. Links linkedin.com/in/suzannebernier suzannebernier.com  (Personal Website)   sbcrisisconsulting.com  (Company Website)   suzanne@sbcrisisconsulting.com   Twitter sbcrisis  

Episode 9 - Profession and Purpose Part 2 - Featuring the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). In this episode we speak to Greg Solecki, the current President of IAEM Canada about the associations role in the progression of the Emergency Management Profession. All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast - Current, Relevant, Canadian

Desi Matel-Anderson interviews Sean Scott, the author of The Red Guide to Recovery and a winner of the Field Innovation Team Innovation in Emergency Management Challenge for the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) 2014 Conference.