EM Weekly Podcast

Eric Holdeman is a nationally known emergency manager. He has worked in emergency management at the federal, state and local governments. Today he serves the Director, Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR), which is part of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER). The focus of his work there is engaging the public and private sectors to work collaboratively on issues of common inter...

Dr. Paul G. Stoltz is considered the world’s leading authority on the integration and application of grit and resilience. He is author of four international bestselling books on the subject—printed in 14 languages—was voted by HR Magazine as “One of the Top 10 most influential global thinkers,” and by Executive Excellence as “One of the 100 Most Influential Thinkers of Our Time.” His newest book,...

Todd De Voe is a former Navy EOD team member and master instructor. After getting out of the Navy Todd found himself working in emergency management in the training and exercise side of the house. With years of experience Todd now is a consultant and has developed training programs around the world.  When Todd is not travling the world teaching and training, he enjoys woodworking. Check out his wo...

Steve Detwiler has an extensive career in emergency management. He is currently working for Miami Dade. Steve and I started talking about the future of emergency management, education programs and what a new emergency manager has to do to break into the business.  Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-detwiler-fpem-3958a34/ sites.google.com/site/emergencymanagersweeklyreport/home  miamidade.gov/...

I had the pleasure to interview R.P. Ruggiero the Author of the Brushfire Plague series. R.P. and I discuss the ideals of leadership during the crisis using the characters in his book. R.P. Ruggiero lives in Colorado with his wife and two sons. He spends as much time as possible in the outdoors and strives to live by Robert Heinlein’s credo that, “Specialization is for insects.” When he is not out...

We are talking to Vic Merjanian from Titan HST about emergency mass communication. Titan HST is making some remarkable changes to the concept of disaster communications and how it is now a two way conversation. Titan HST is a comprehensive emergency alert system. The mobile application allows users, and emergency personnel to communicate emergency information instantly – increasing information dis...

Kevin and Todd discuss the ideas, challenges, and best practices for planning for the elderly and people with mobility and functional needs. Kevin has extensive experience in social services, elder issues and emergency services.  Kevin is currently providing training and consultation related to family and elder abuse and neglect issues and emergency/disaster planning.  Kevin is a member of the Ora...

EM Weekly was stared out as a way to expand my classroom for the EM program that I teach for. With some encouragement from my friend Brian, we decided that we wanted to share these leadership principles with the world of emergency management. Our goal is to bring you quality content every week that impacts emergency management, first responders, and disaster volunteers. EM Weekly seeks out leaders...