This week’s episode welcomes Tara Hahkala, indigenous mental health and wellness worker, with experience in non-violent crisis intervention, mediation, and Diversion and Indigenous Restorative Justice, to chat about how to better support Indigenous communities during a crisis.

This week’s episode welcomes an expert in threat management, emergency management analysis, and weapons training, Dan Hefferton. Join host Darryl Culley as he speaks to Dan about the rise of cyber attacks, how to maximize the effectiveness of training, and why perfection is a goal that should never be achieved. “Perfection is the end of growth.”

This week’s episode welcomes Fire Chief, former police sergeant, and emergency response advisor, Larry Brassard. Join host Darryl Culley as he speaks to Larry about being ready for the chief role, some of the new challenges that they face, and even strategies for nurturing a strong relationship with a city’s council. 

This week’s episode welcomes Professor of the Disaster and Emergency Management Master’s Degree program at York University, Ali Asgary. Join Host Darryl Culley as he talks to Ali about the emerging technologies that are helping fight all kinds of disasters (even some not available to the wider public yet!).

This week’s episode welcomes someone who is an expert in safety consultancy, instructing, and volunteer response, President of Arctic Fire Safety Services Limited, Kris Liivam. 

This week’s pod welcomes North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service Chief, Brian Hutchinson, who has a fairly unique accomplishment under his belt: he leads one of the few accredited fire services in Canada! 🎙️ 

“As a fire service agency, if you think that status quo is going to work in this day and age, you are sadly mistaken!”

This week’s pod welcomes author, teacher, and emergency management expert, Alain Normand. If you’ve been looking at the incredible support pouring into Ukraine and wondering how exactly it all works, this episode is for you! 🎙️ 

Join host Darryl Culley as he speaks with Les Karpluk, a fire chief with over 40 years of experience. The two talk recruitment, retention, and how fire services can do their best to groom the next generation of leaders. 🎙️