EM Weekly is the podcast for emergency managers, by emergency managers. We’ll cover everything that impacts you as an emergency manager, including the latest in technology, preparedness, strategy, and tactics. Our goal is to provide you with real insights into the world of emergency management, as well as give you an opportunity to get to know the people behind the job. So grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us for EM Weekly, where the conversation is always lively, informative, and predictably unexpected.Learn more: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-linksPodcast Network: The Readiness LabOwned and operated by Doberman Emergency Management
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 days 20 hours 28 minutes
episode 6: From Radios to Readiness - Pasco County Sheriff's Department Emergency Management Evolution
Andrew Donawa, an emergency manager within the Pasco County Sheriff's Department, discusses the unique role of law enforcement in emergency management. He highlights the importance of having dedicated emergency managers in every agency, regardless of...
episode 5: What Happens When the sun Blinks - Planning for the Eclipse
In this episode, Zack discusses the upcoming eclipse and its impact on communities. He emphasizes the importance of preparedness and readiness for large events, regardless of their scale. Zack highlights the anticipated impacts of the eclipse, such as...
episode 4: Communication Outages - Dust off Your PACE Plan
In this episode, Zack discusses the cell phone outage affecting major carriers and emphasizes the importance of having a PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communication plan. He explores alternate communication methods such as...
episode 3: The Secret to Readiness is Right Nextdoor - Joseph Porcelli
Joseph Porcelli, the Global Public Agency, Life Safety & Disaster Response Lead at Nextdoor, discusses the importance of connecting neighbors and building community resilience. He shares his journey from taking action in his own neighborhood to...
The Interagency Approach: Coordination in the Big Apple with Doug Bainton
In this conversation, Doug Bainton, a citywide interagency coordinator in New York City, discusses the importance of interagency coordination in emergency management. He highlights the value of field experience and understanding the tactical mindset...
episode 1: What Will 2024 Bring? Emergency Management in the New Year
In this episode, Zack discusses his excitement for the innovations and advancements in emergency management that he anticipates in 2024. He highlights the role of AI in project management and organization, as well as the potential for AI to expedite...
episode 19: Training Your Own AI: Custom GPTs for Emergency Managers
Get pumped people - Discover ChatGPT's new superpower that lets you create your very own AI assistants! I'm talking customized Generative Pre-trained Transformers built for emergency managers, by emergency managers. In this episode, I showcase the two...
episode 18: The Future of Fire Command - Andy Bozzo and the Tablet Command Revolution
In this episode of EM Weekly, we sit down with Andy Bozzo, the visionary founder and CDO of Tablet Command. From his early success in college as an NCAA athlete, to his first career as a teacher, to his current role as a Fire Captain, Andy's unique...
episode 17: Burning Questions For a Burning Man EMS Responder
On this week's episode, we talk to Jacob Saltzman! Jacob recounts his experience working emergency medical services at Burning Man and dealing with the two significant rainstorms that impacted the event this year. He details the unique emergency...
episode 16: Proactive School Safety and the Reality of Shootings with David Riedman
This is a must listen episode! This week's guest is David Riedman, researcher and creator of the K-12 School Shooting Database. We discuss the surprising realities around shootings and violence at schools that often go unreported in the media. How can...