In this episode of the University of Applied R&D's Emergency Response and Risk Management Videocast, #27, we learn from Forrest Lanning, Earthquake Response Liaison at FEMA, Founder at Endapt and Consultant for the United Nations.  Forest shares with us his work in Afganistan, New Zealand and Indonesia. He also explains some of the new technologies being used to ensure an early warning system for residents (including the challenges therein) and reflection-mapping of urban areas with NASA Satellites through a CALTECH project.  Forest can be connected with on  Linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrest-l...

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In this episode of the University of Applied R&D's Emergency Response and Risk Management Videocast, #28, we speak with Fire Fighter George Baade of the Fire Department, in New York.  George shares his wealth of experience in fire fighting, his motivations behind his career choice and how he has become a hazardous materials specialist. George also shares his own challenge of catching COVID19 and rising above the challenge to return to work, and continue to save lives.  George can be found on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-ba...

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In this episode of the University of Applied R&D's Emergency Response and Risk Management Videocast, #30, Paul Mikita (one of our contributing faculty members) discusses his highly effective and ready-to-use emergency command centre. Paul established the centre for his large hospital, where he leads cross-functional teams, ensuring the needs of both staff and patients are met while minimising risks. Paul is the Lead Emergency Preparedness Specialist at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital  To connect with Paul, you can visit him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-miki... For more information about our Bachelor and Masters in Emergency Response & Risk Management, visit https://uard.university/bachelor-of-e... and https://uard.university/master-of-eme...

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Accelerated Bachelor of Emergency Management  Sarah K Miller - Emergency Management Professional and Crisis Manager & Dr Craig Hansen Emergency Management in & out of COVID19

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In this UARD Bachelor of Emergency Management Videocast we speak with Chris Bennett, Emergency Management Administrator with TACKTWO, Ontario, Canada. Chris shares how he began his emergency management career by taking on a voluntary role in an aerospace company in the USA. After discovering his passion for emergency management and building a team of 50 people, he began his Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management. Chris then moved to Canada and works with a team of emergency managers in diverse situations involving community events, large animals and taking the place of government-owned first responders.  You can connect with Chris here on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoph... 

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In this episode Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Sonia Singh, from the City of Markham, shares her insights and the way COVID19 has impacted her role as an emergency professional leader.

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In this episode of the University of Applied R&D Emergency Response & Risk Management we interview Dana Navarrette, the Manager - Corporate Emergency Management, for GM Financial. Dana has an interesting pathway to becoming the Emergency Manager for her organisation, after working in a fire department and then moving into a global internship.  You can connect with Dana here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-nava... Learn more about Bachelor and Masters degrees in Emergency Management at www.uard.university/aberrm  #emergencymanagement #emergencyresponse #emergencypreparedness

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In this episode of the University of Applied R&D Emergency Response & Risk Management we interview Robert Zappia, Emergency Manager at U.S. Coast Guard MSU Duluth and Dr Craig Hansen discuss Emergency Management and Fire Safety in an international context.  Robert shares his experiences in the USA, Italy and Japan as an emergency manager in both civilian, Navy and Coast Guard contexts, dealing with mudslides, aircraft collisions and how EM has changed in response to COVID19.   Robert recommends that people considering emergency management volunteer, keep learning (for example with FEMA online courses) and 'find your niche' in EM so you can simply begin.  You can connect with Robert on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-za...

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In this session we hear from Billy Bob Brown, Jr. Executive Assistant Director for Emergency Communications, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Billy Bob shares his experiences leading up to his current role and how COVID19 has impacted emergency management.  Connect with EAD Billy Bob Brown Jr. through CISA https://www.cisa.gov/billy-bob-brown-jr For more information on the Bachelor of Emergency Management, see www.uard.university/aberrm #emergencymanagement #emergencyresponse #cybersecurity #CISA

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In this episode of the University of Applied R&D Emergency Response & Risk Management we hear from Regina Phelps,  Founder, President and CEO of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions Inc. (EMS Solutions), an internationally recognized firm in the field of crisis management, exercise design, pandemic and continuity planning. Established in 1982, the firm has provided consultation, training and educational speaking services to some of the world’s largest organizations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations in five continents.  For more information on gaining a Bachelor or Masters degree in Emergency Management, see www.uard.university.

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