DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness.

We are happy to welcome Safer Escape as an official sponsor of DisasterClass. In this episode, we revisit our previous conversation with Aaron and Barry Mezei, a father and son duo, working hard to help protect families from the risk of fire. Learn more about Safer Escape at www.saferescape.com

That's right! DisasterClass is back and better than ever! We've made some changes but we have some exciting new things to come! In this episode, Jason and Wesley talk about some updates with @instinctready including a new Personal Home Risk Assessment service now available at instinctready.com. Personal Home Risk Assessment

We continue the conversation with Graeme Hardy a Paramedic for 13years, a Supervisor for 4years, an Educator for 11years, a Father for 5years, and a Prepper for 6years joins Disaster Class to discuss some of his approaches to Preparedness for him, his family, and his neighborhood.

Graeme Hardy a Paramedic for 13 years, a Supervisor for 4 years, an Educator for 11 years, a Father for 5 years, and a Prepper for 6 years joins Disaster Class to discuss some of his approaches to Preparedness, how he relies on Tesla and his experience with them so far.

Arthur Lih, founder and CEO of LifeVac, heard of a woman in a hospital weeping following the death of her young son. The reason for his death was that a grape had become lodged in his windpipe and the Heimlich Maneuver did not work. Once he heard the story he set out to invent an apparatus that could clear an airway. LifeVac's goal is to save as many lives as possible throughout the world. They ar...

Have you ever wondered why people react the way they do during an emergency? In this episode, our friend, Jason Giove returns to discuss the psychology of emergency response, including the various biases that affect us and how we can combat them. Jason Giove is a First Aid, CPR, and Active Shooter Response instructor. He is also a business and life coach, and a public speaking instructor. To Book...

Unfortunately, active violent incidents are becoming quite common. Do you know what to do if such an event occurred? How can you prepare yourself? How can you stay alert? In this episode we help answer those questions with our special guest, Jason Giove. Have you ever wondered why people react the way they do during an emergency? In this episode, our friend, Jason Giove returns to discuss the psyc...

This week, we continue with Jason and Wesley as share their reactions to Epsiode 3 of Five Days at Memorial streaming on AppleTV+. They break down the episode and share their lessons learned. Watch the full episodes of Five Days at Memorial on AppleTV+ https://tv.apple.com/us/show/five-days-at-memorial/umc.cmc.50agn5zbvuj7z70teq1p0pixn This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...

This week, we continue with Jason and Wesley as share their reactions to Epsiode 3 of Five Days at Memorial streaming on AppleTV+. They break down the episode and share their lessons learned. Watch the full episodes of Five Days at Memorial on AppleTV+ https://tv.apple.com/us/show/five-days-at-memorial/umc.cmc.50agn5zbvuj7z70teq1p0pixn This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...

Jason and Wesley watch another episode of Five Days at Memorial and give their reactions. This series is based on actual events that took place at Memorial Hospital in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Jason and Wesley discuss their thoughts on the episode and the lessons learned from this tragic story. They discuss key takeaways that individuals can apply in their own lives. Check out “Five D...

Jason and Wesley are big fan’s of the NBC Series “The Office.” This week Jason and Wesley break down the Dwight’s fire drill cold open from season 5, episode 13, “Stress relief,” and discuss emergency preparedness lessons learned from the episode. To watch full episodes of “The Office” visit www.peacocktv.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Ever wonder how you can be useful during a disaster situation? Jason and Wesley talk with Anthony Escoto from New York City Emergency Management about the CERT program. CERT is a national program started by FEMA. It stands for Community Emergency Response Team. CERT recruits and trains citizens to be able to provide support to emergency responders during a crisis. Learn more about the NYC CERT pro...

On Monday, January 2, 2023, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, suffered a cardiac arrest during a game against the Bengals. Immediately, staff rushed to his aid and emergency personnel on hand began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) successfully resuscitating Hamlin on the field. In this episode, Jason and Wesley break down the events and discuss lessons learned. Also, Jason teaches how to do ha...

Welcome to Season 2! Can you believe its been a full year since we started the DisasterClass Podcast! To start off the season, Jason and Wesley announce a free Community Emergency Planning (CEP) class for our listeners and viewers. Additionally, Jason and Wesley discuss there attendance at the Central Florida International Auto. Watch the full Central Florida International Auto Show review video a...

In this episode, Jason and Wesley react to the first episode of “Five Days at Memorial,” an original series streaming on Apple TV+. This series is based on actual events that took place at Memorial Hospital in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Jason and Wesley discuss their thoughts on the first episode and the lessons learned from this tragic story. They discuss key takeaways that individuals...

Between 2015-2019, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 346,800 home structure fires per year resulting in an annual average of 2,620 civilian deaths; 11,070 civilian fire injuries; and $7.3 billion in direct property damage. ( NFPA ) On this episode of DisasterClass, Jason and Wesley talk with Barry and Aaron Mezei, a father and son team who are working to promote home fire...

This week, Jason and Wesley interview, Jason Martin aka “Jason Two” who works as a regional preparedness consultant and Community Emergency Planning (CEP) instructor for Instinct Ready. Jason Martin, however, wasn’t always a preparedness guru. Listen to the story of how he went from novice to preparedness guru. DisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare...

This week we listen to part-two of a recorded interview with Wesley as he appears on EM Weekly. Wesley and Zack Borst, host of EM Weekly, discuss their favorite gear. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...

This week we listen to a recorded interview with Wesley as he appears on EM Weekly. Wesley and Zack Borst, host of EM Weekly, discuss their favorite gear. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...

Part-two of the interview with Jason & Wesley on EM Weekly This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com

Jason & Wesley are interviewed on EM weekly This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com

In part two of the dialogue with Nat Sellers, aka “The Preparedness Guy,” the guys discuss an interesting topic in terms of preparedness. What is the moral responsibility of helping others? If others fail to plan ahead, do you share with them? How much do you share with them? Would you be putting your family at risk by giving up your precious resources? All that and more in this episode of Disaste...

If you follow any kind of preparedness-based pages on social media, you’ve likely run into this week’s special guest. Jason and Wesley talk with Nat Sellers, aka “The Preparedness Guy,” about all things preparedness. In part one of their conversation, Nat talks about a new podcast on the Readiness Lab network, in which he is the host, “Preparedness Works.” Nat Sellers is a professional emergency m...

When disaster strikes specialized search and rescue teams are deployed to search and care for victims. These operatives need to be completely self-sufficient as they perform their missions. In this episode, Jason & Wesley talk to Rick Cummins, and experienced paramedic and search & rescue operative. Rick shares his tips and insight into being prepared for the worst. Rick has been deployed...