I'm going to start 2023 by trying to break apart a paradigm, emergency managers shall not respond to a scene. This rule exists in emergency management for reasons unknown however, we are not tethered to a desk. There, I said it. Stand up, stretch your legs, and walk out the nearest door. Boom, step one is done. Now go do stuff. I also talk about how small shops can grow and all emergency managers can take advantage of learning how to talk to people and spice up your reports with some graphic des...
Jan 24, 2023•57 min•Season 7Ep. 2
We're back and we're looking forward to 2023! It's been a bit thanks to good things like holidays and bad things like the flu and a major winter storm but that was last year (seems so long ago) and it's time to look forward! It's been tough over the last few years to set myself up to move forward when there's been so much uncertainty in the world but it's important and this year I'm going to do it! Support our podcast! EM Weekly shirts and merch: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/shop/merch The Re...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 1
It's been a couple of weeks since our last episode and it's because of good things. First was Thanksgiving, which I hope everyone enjoyed and shoutout to all those who had to work and keep watch while so many were off. We appreciate you! The second week was because we were at our second Dynamic Populations training event in Orlando, FL. This was a challenging event to pull off, complicated by some logistical issues outside of our control, and a lesson in not giving up. John and I discuss what we...
Dec 09, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 18
John has returned from his first IAEM...has he turned a page? Will he go back? What did he like and what could be improved? For all that and more, tune into this week's episode! Help our podcast by visiting our sponsors! Dynamic Populations is back! Join us from Dec 1 through Nov 28 in Orlando for the most advanced EM training you can find. Save money by using "EMWEEKLY" at check out. Visit: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/training Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tou...
Nov 21, 2022•36 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Are you going to IAEM's Annual Conference in Savannah? Well if this is your first time, check out our live episode where John (who's attending the the first time) and I (I am not going this time but have been 5 times so far!) discuss what to expect and how to plan out your time. Also, if you can find John, he's got challenge coins! Help our podcast by visiting our sponsors! Dynamic Populations is back! Join us from Dec 1 through Nov 28 in Orlando for the most advanced EM training you can find. S...
Nov 14, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 16
It's the question that I am asked daily, how do I get into emergency management. Well, I try to answer it by sharing my path and the lessons that I learned along the way. The good news, there are faster ways than I went! The bad news is that a lot of jobs want 10 years of experience and a master's degree just to get in the door. I also discuss how to start an EM program if one doesn't already exist. Help our podcast by visiting our sponsors! Dynamic Populations is back! Join us from Dec 1 throug...
Nov 03, 2022•40 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Today I am joined by Eric Kant to discuss the future of emergency management and public safety. We're talking AI, digital twins, virtual reality, blockchain, and all sorts of other technologies. We challenge the status quo and introduce things that emergency managers can introduce today to make their jobs easier and do more with data. We also talk about Hurricane Ian and how to use technology such as lidar to help with cataloging damage and mapping the extent of the disaster. Eric is a resident ...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 12
The whole gang's here! Matt Green officially co-hosts his first episode of EM Weekly! We talk about Hurricane Ian and what we would be considering as emergency managers as it heads towards the US. We chat about a cyber attack that recently shut down the Suffolk County government and how Matt couldn't get his marriage license. We also chat about Matt's time responding to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and the challenges of the Jones Act. References: Suffolk County NY Cyber Attack - https://www...
Sep 28, 2022•47 min•Season 6Ep. 11
EM Weekly is back! John Scardena (CEO Doberman Emergency Management and host of Disaster Tough Podcast) joins new host, Zack, to talk about what the show is going to be, who it's for, and why everyone in EM should listen. Full episodes start next week! Like, share, and leave us comments about what you want us to talk about! Do you have a new tool that makes your life easier? Have you found the next thing to innovate our field? Let us know!
Sep 22, 2022•11 min•Season 6Ep. 10
The EM Weekly podcast is saying goodbye to Todd De Voe on Feb 24th. In this final episode with Todd, he will, 'pass the mic,' to John Scardena, the host of the Disaster Tough Podcast. John is a fantastic host who will continue interviewing leaders in emergency and disaster management each week on his show. EM Weekly will continue to live on- the content and interviews that have helped so many emergency managers will remain on all podcast networks for our fans. The show has done amazing things to...
Feb 28, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 9
StormGeo’s team of experts focuses on meeting those challenges before they arrive. Their weather intelligence and advanced analytics empower their clients to make informed decisions when they need it most. They believe the most important decisions should be made based on leading-edge advanced analytics with the most reliable data. StormGeo’s mission is to be a trusted resource their clients can turn to, guiding them through a rapidly changing future.
Feb 17, 2022•33 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Over the last few years, the world has seen an increase in the number of wildland fires (bush fires in Australia) and the intensity of the fires. This week, we talk to two leading experts in using drones and other technology to help fight fires. Two organizations, the Advanced Mobility Collective (“The Collective”) and Colorado’s Center of Excellence Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting (“COE”), have partnered up to combat this problem together, using advanced networked technology.
Feb 11, 2022•36 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Elected officials need to understand their role in emergencies, their authority, and their responsibilities. In addition, they need to understand, the role of emergency management officials and the role of the EM before, during, and after a disaster. Elected Officials need to practice with emergency management officials before a disaster occurs. So how do we bring elected officials into the emergency management fold? Links Todd De Voe Website - https://toddtdevoe.com/ Website- www.crisis-cafe.co...
Feb 04, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 6
So you put in your 30 years, it is time to hang up the boots and put away the uniform. What Next? I have advised some of the people that I am mentoring to have a plan for their future after public service, or even your next steps after your time in the private sector. As emergency managers, we need to lean forward to take care of ourselves. Links Todd De Voe Website - https://toddtdevoe.com/ Website- www.crisis-cafe.com Speak N Spark-https://bit.ly/3sTVUfr LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3sVHL1g...
Feb 03, 2022•31 min•Season 6Ep. 5
The Caribbean region is confronted with an increasing number of devastating storms and extreme weather events, as evidenced by the increasing length of the Atlantic hurricane season during which these storms can form, as well as their severity. These events require advanced government and institutional capacities to adequately prepare for an immediate response in their aftermath. Links Trevor Johnson Jr., MSc. LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-johnson-jr-38b543185/ Todd De Voe Website...
Jan 20, 2022•34 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Aviation Emergency Management is not just a subcategory of the profession of emergency management, it is truly a discipline of its own. As we sit down with Dr. Jesse Spearo Senior Emergency Management Program Specialist, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, we take a deep dive into what it is like running an Emergency Management Department at one of the nation’s top airports. Links Dr. Jesse Spearo Web - https://discover.pbcgov.org/Airports/Pages/default.aspx Twitter - https://twitte...
Jan 13, 2022•33 min•Season 6Ep. 3
On January 6, 2021, the United States Capital was marched on by protesters that eventually overtook the building. A year later, EM Weekly sat down with the team on duty in the Washington DC EOC. We take a deep dive into what it is like to manage an event that the entire world is watching. Links Christopher Rodriquez Web - https://hsema.dc.gov/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/dcfireems Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HSEMADC Todd De Voe Website - https://toddtdevoe.com/ Website- www.crisis-cafe....
Jan 06, 2022•59 min•Season 6Ep. 2
You may have heard the old saying that making assumptions (or to assume) makes an ass out of u and me…well to assume goes deeper into making bad decisions and even worse execution. Assumptions are risky and can often be detrimental, particularly during high-stress times and crises. This week we will explore how and why you must stop making assumptions in your role as a leader. The Business Continuity Show Twitter - https://bit.ly/3ojEIO2 Facebook - https://bit.ly/2Tjqv5H LinkedIn - https://bit.l...
Jan 04, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 1
This year we are taking a look at the year that was and the predictions of the year to come. It has been a crazy 2021 and we may be looking at an eventful 2022. It is an election year, COVID is still a thing, Wildland Fires maybe even bigger (more fule), and what else can go wrong? May our predictions be wrong, or right depending on what our inner Nostradamus says! Happy New Year everyone! Links Todd De Voe Website - https://toddtdevoe.com/ Website- www.crisis-cafe.com Speak N Spark- https://bit...
Dec 30, 2021•38 min
The National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System (the System), established under the authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 1989, is a framework for organizing federal, state, and local partner emergency response teams as integrated federal disaster response task forces. The System’s 28 US&R task forces can be deployed by FEMA to a disaster area to provide assistance in structural collapse rescue, or they may be pre-positioned when a major disaster threatens...
Dec 23, 2021•33 min
The use of Incident Management Teams in Law Enforcement is growing and being embraced. In the past, it was a common practice at an incident for fire and EMS first responders to stage at safe distances while law enforcement handled the incident on their own. As a result of several high-profile incidents, fire and law enforcement agencies have been re-examining the strategies and tactics used at significant incidents to improve outcomes while ensuring the safety of first responders. Todd De Voe We...
Dec 16, 2021•33 min
A private-public partnership (P3) is any type of mutually beneficial cooperative arrangement, informal or formal, between two or more organizations of private industry and the public sector to enhance the life safety, economic security, and resilience of jurisdictions. To highlight the value of the private sector, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders. Activities to establish, support, and maintain P3s already exist; however, most jurisdictions are not actively or consciou...
Dec 09, 2021•35 min
Emergency managers make time-sensitive decisions in order to protect the public from threats both natural and human-caused. Decision-making models can be used to develop better decision support tools, improve training, and understand how innovative, data and critical information affect the emergency managers’ role in protecting the public. Disaster Tech’s Decision science Integrated Collaboration Environment (DICE) is a comprehensive situational awareness platform that can take in data, models, ...
Dec 02, 2021•34 min
Have you ever wondered what it is like to work for the President of the United States? Leadership is the core of Emergency Management. Todd De Voe, Craig Fugate, and Pete Gaynor take center stage at the Natural Disaster and Emergency Management Expo for a captivating conversation on what it is like to work for the President of the United States. Both speakers will share eye-opening experiences from two of the nation’s top agencies: FEMA and DHS. Craig Fugate and Pete Gaynor have both served as F...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min
As emergency managers, we need to keep ourselves up to date on the trends and new information that is out there. In addition, we need to read about leadership, policy, economics, past disasters, and more. So, what are the books that emergency managers should have read in 2021, and what do they need to read in 2022? Join us as we explore our list and what the emergency managers have voted on for 2021! Soraya Sutherlin Web - https://emergencymanagementsafetypartners.com/ Twitter - https://twitter....
Nov 24, 2021•46 min
Individual citizen involvement and ad hoc organization are increasingly being used in urban disaster prevention and management, taking advantage of new ubiquitous and collaborative technologies. Today there is a unique opportunity to leverage the work of crowds of volunteers. Are crowdsourcing approaches for disaster prevention and management something we ought to explore more? Emily Martuscello who has done extensive work on the power of crowdsourcing joins us at EM Weekly to take a deeper look...
Nov 11, 2021•37 min
We are seeing an expansion of professional emergency management in the private industry. Carlos Francisco an expert in corporate security and podcast host joins EM Weekly to discuss how emergency management is fitting into the corporate safety landscape. Carlos Francisco The Corporate Security Translator podcast - https://thecstpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosfranciscocpp/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CertifiedCST Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/...
Nov 04, 2021•33 min
While Data science is used to extract insights from the data after performing data preparation activities, decision science helps make the decision based on the insights with an aim to solve complex problems. Decision science integrates analytical and behavioral approaches to decision making. Decision science depends on data science to extract insights from the data. The decision science field integrates and builds upon data sciences by adding business context, design thinking, and behavioral sc...
Oct 28, 2021•30 min
Creating the antifragile emergency manager has many challenges. We must open the conversation about resiliency with an eye on how modern disasters are increasingly complex. Today we are facing unknown risks as new types of disasters and crises appear on the world stage. The emergency manager must approach climate change and climate variability as they do for any other disaster. We must face both the Gray Rhino and the Black Swan events with a level of clarity, even as we have an incomplete under...
Oct 24, 2021•59 min
FEMA’s Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMAT) are rapidly deployable assets that provide the federal government’s initial coordination and response capability prior to and in the immediate hours following a serious incident. IMATs are response-oriented and deploy in support of the state, local, tribal and territorial government efforts to save lives, protect property, and provide life-sustaining services to meet basic individual and community needs or in support of another lead federal agen...
Oct 21, 2021•35 min
