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Search And Rescue Episodes

When the Attention Leaves: Crisis Communications and the Search for Ryan Shtuka  |  A conversation with Heather Shtuka and host Tim Conrad
Feb. 17, 2026

When the Attention Leaves: Crisis Communications and the Search for R…

On February 17, 2018, at a residence on Burfield Drive in Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada. 20-year-old Ryan Shtuka, a worker at Sun Peaks, vanished without a trace. Ryan's mother, Heather, joins host Tim Conrad, APR, MCPRS, to reflect on what she learned when someone you love goes missing a…

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Why Recruiting Volunteers Is Getting Harder | With guest Karen Knight, a volunteer management strategist who discusses the intersection of emergencies and volunteers
Jan. 27, 2026

Why Recruiting Volunteers Is Getting Harder | With guest Karen Knight…

In this conversation, Tim Conrad and Karen Knight discuss the challenges and strategies in managing volunteers, especially during emergencies. They explore the importance of understanding volunteer motivations, maintaining their well-being, leveraging their skills, and the benefits of role rotation…

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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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Community-Driven Disaster Response: Lessons from Cariboo | Part 2 of 2 with guest Steph Masun, former recovery and emergency manager, and host, Tim Conrad
Oct. 1, 2024

Community-Driven Disaster Response: Lessons from Cariboo | Part 2 of …

Is building an emergency program a matter of simply responding to crises, or does it require something more?  In the final episode of the two-part series, host Tim Conrad talks with Steph Masun about the vital role of community, communication, and adaptability in emergency management.  With…

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