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Quick Bits: Last episode on video and new episode teaser
Feb. 25, 2026

Quick Bits: Last episode on video and new episode teaser

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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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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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