Magnify Your Message

In this podcast interview featuring Rick Crawford, former battalion chief with the LA Fire Department and newly appointed emergency crisis management coordinator for the US Capitol Supreme Court, he shares insights from his extensive 34-year career in emergency management. Crawford emphasizes the importance of being prepared for crises, both individually and organizationally, advocating for proactive measures like having evacuation plans and crisis management teams in place.

Drawing on his experiences, including leading crisis responses during significant incidents such as the 2018 Campfire, he introduces the 'DEPTH' acronym in this episode, and advocates for clear thinking under pressure. He concludes with a recommendation for families and organizations to build a 'preparation ecosystem' and mentions his forthcoming book, "Ecosystem of Leadership," which aims to further explore these concepts.

About the Guest:

Rick Crawford is a Los Angeles Fire Department battle-tested veteran with 34 years of boots-on-the-ground leadership experience mitigating emergencies along with developing action and pre-response plans. He has a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership, as well as executive certificates in crises leadership, business and change management. Crawford is a certified Fire & Explosion investigator and is an aspiring author, putting the finishing touches on his soon-to-be released book, “The Ecosystem of Leadership”.

Passionate about leadership and crisis management, Rick loves to mentor and professionally develop others. He thrives on operating in high pressure environments while displaying a cool-headed disposition. Additionally, he loves to engage with organizations to teach them how to “train like you fight”, and his success has led him to the US Capitol and Supreme Court with the job of ensuring the safety of members of Congress, employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

His work has recently been featured in Yahoo Finance and the Boston Herald.

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