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Crowds, Crises, and Communication: Three Volunteer Fire Chiefs and 150 Years of Service | Guests Honorary Chief Reid Whynot, Honorary Chief Wayne Thorburne, and Chief Michael Nauss of Nova Scotia’s Bridgewater Fire Department, join host Tim
March 3, 2026

Crowds, Crises, and Communication: Three Volunteer Fire Chiefs and 15…

Send a text This episode brings together nearly 150 years of combined volunteer firefighting experience as three Bridgewater Fire Department leaders, Honorary Chief Reid Whynot, Honorary Chief Wayne Thorburne, and Chief Michael Nauss, sit down to reflect on the department’s 150th anniversary and th…

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What Makes STANDARDIZATION So Important For Emergency Management?   |   With guest Todd Livingston of EMAP.org
Nov. 25, 2025

What Makes STANDARDIZATION So Important For Emergency Management? |…

Send us a text Discover the crucial role of standardization in emergency services and how it saves lives. Standardization is the backbone of efficient emergency response, enabling services to respond quickly and effectively in high-pressure situations. In this podcast, we explore the importance of …

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Cybersecurity MISTAKES That Will Cost You BIG | With information technology expert Hunter Geerts
March 17, 2025

Cybersecurity MISTAKES That Will Cost You BIG | With information tech…

Knowing what mitigations to have ahead of a cyberattack is one step in many as cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities on mobile devices, computers and entire operations. Learn about the cyberattacks individuals and organizations face today from Kit Professionals' Hunter Geerts.

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Is it trash or truth? Information and the California wildfires | With Ventura County Battalion Chief Pete Jensen and host Tim Conrad
Jan. 16, 2025

Is it trash or truth? Information and the California wildfires | With…

Conspiracy, AI-created imagery, misinformation and false information now dominate disasters, overpowering truthful and honest information. It is mainstream on social media, podcasts and traditional media, and often repeated by broadcasters, hosts and celebrities. Pete Jensen is on the front lin…

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The BEST Way to Work with Family Liaison Officers During Emergencies
Dec. 4, 2024

The BEST Way to Work with Family Liaison Officers During Emergencies

National Parks' search and rescue family liaison officer, Moose Mutlow, joins host Tim Conrad, APR, and shares how they connect incident command to families and friends to ensure strong communication throughout searches.Listen For:01:50 - The roles of search and rescue and family liaison offi…

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How trust has shifted news consumption and how to adapt. With guest, author Doug Levy | Part 3 of 3 with The Communications Golden Hour® author
Nov. 26, 2024

How trust has shifted news consumption and how to adapt. With guest, …

Author Doug Levy, of The Communications Golden Hour® Book, joins host Tim Conrad, APR, for the final of three episodes to discuss the roles of public information officers and crisis communications in emergencies and crises/issues.Listen For:01:08 - Who to trust?11:17 - Is that a trusted spo…

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Crisis Communications Management: Training for the Worst, Performing at Your Best. How to Develop From Plan to Program for PIO/Public Information Officers and Public Relations professionals. With guest Shawna Bruce, and host Tim Conrad
Oct. 15, 2024

Crisis Communications Management: Training for the Worst, Performing …

How do you handle the unexpected when the stakes are at their highest?  Tim sits down with Shawna Bruce to break down the critical differences between a crisis communications plan and a full-fledged program. Recorded live at the 2024 Canadian Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Co…

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