The Current of Emergency Management
Cody Powell and Dr. Maribel Martinez-Mejia
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Allowing Internships and wisdom from a recent Intern
The Current of Emergency Management
07/31/22 • 82 min
In this episode we talk about taking on interns in the office. We discuss what they do, what they may benefit from, paying them, expectations, and why internships are valuable. We also go through the PowerPoint of a recent intern he was required to to complete on the last day of his internship. We discuss what he learned during his time and how applicable his new found knowledge of EM is in the real world. We were surprised by what an intern was able to learn in such a short period of time.
Interview with TDEM Chief Nim Kidd
The Current of Emergency Management
06/02/22 • 63 min
Nim Kidd, Chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Vice Chancellor of Texas A&M, sat down with us at TheConferenceTx to discuss recently announced programs in the State of Texas. The programs we discuss are the County Liaison Officers, EM Academy, and Constellation. Chief Kidd answered questions about the details of these programs including areas of concern for local EMs.
EM Credentialing, Education and Answering Questions from a Student in EM
The Current of Emergency Management
03/07/22 • 61 min
In this episode we discuss EM education, licensing/ credentialing and answer questions from a listener who asked what we look for when hiring new EMs.
The EOC in a post Covid World; Is Virtual here to Stay?
The Current of Emergency Management
02/04/22 • 42 min
In this episode we discuss the future of the Emergency Operations Center. As Covid pushed us towards a more virtual environment, what lessons did we learn that will be useful into the future? We also discuss technology that was helpful and we will continue to use moving forward.
How Different Settings make the EM Job Very Different
The Current of Emergency Management
01/22/22 • 83 min
We start off very simple in our first episode with a candid discussion on the differences of Emergency Management in the city vs. county and rural vs. urban settings.
Using Contractors to assist with EM Processes and Augment Staff
The Current of Emergency Management
02/09/22 • 55 min
This episode was recorded from San Marcos Texas at the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) Leadership Symposium. We had the opportunity to interview Melanie Bartis; Senior Planner with Innovative Emergency Management (IEM) to discuss the benefits of using an outside contractor to assist with After Action Reviews, Continuity Planning, and other processes.
Melanie can be reached at [email protected] if you would like to speak with her further about the services they provide.
DISCLOSURE: The Current of Emergency Management is not sponsored by nor did the podcast or its hosts receive any form of compensation from IEM for this episode. This topic was our idea and we reached out to our guest for an interview.
Introductory Episode
The Current of Emergency Management
01/20/22 • 14 min
In this episode we are simply introducing ourselves, this podcast, and we talk a little bit about how we came up with the idea and what we plan to talk about.
S3: E1; Kicking off 2024!
The Current of Emergency Management
02/05/24 • 69 min
Summary
In this episode, Cody and Maribel discuss their absence from the podcast and express gratitude for the continued support from listeners. They reflect on the passage of time since the COVID-19 pandemic, recent changes in emergency management in Texas, including realignment and the introduction of new positions. They highlight the importance of productive busyness, discuss using ChatGPT for writing letters, the potential of AI, the Enhanced Incident and Unified Management course, upcoming events and projects, concerns about TikTok and UAS, and electric vehicles and emergency planning. Maribel and Cody discuss their plans for the podcast in 2024 and express their excitement for the upcoming year. The hosts express their gratitude to the listeners for their support and feedback. The conversation concludes with closing remarks and anticipation for a fun 2024.
Takeaways
Changes in emergency management in Texas, such as realignment of regions and new positions, have impacted the field.
Productive busyness and effective coordination are essential in emergency management.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to enhance emergency management practices and improve decision-making.
S3: E2; LTE Outage and Importance of Backup Communications
The Current of Emergency Management
03/03/24 • 102 min
In this episode, Cody and Maribel discuss the recent AT&T outage and its impact on voting sites during an election. They introduce their guest, Daniel Blount, who has extensive experience in radio communications. Daniel shares his background in civil air patrol and ham radio and discusses the recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. The importance of redundancies in communications and the need for radio caches are also highlighted. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the balance between efficiency and preparedness in emergency management. The conversation explores the availability of radios and the challenges faced in obtaining them. It discusses different radio systems, the difference between simplex and repeated channels, and the use of patching at the console. The conversation also touches on building a communication platform, satellite communications, and the role of ham radio as a backup. It delves into packet radio and APRS, ham radio license classes, and the concerns of EMP and cybersecurity. The conversation concludes with the importance of backup communication options and the need for an immediate action plan and family. In this conversation, the topics discussed include communication redundancies, the use of drones and mesh networks for communication, the role of the Civil Air Patrol in emergency management, the integration of radios in aircraft. Other topics covered include the adoption of ICS by law enforcement, the importance of training and using communications effectively, the role of dispatch and EOC communication, the need for ham radio licenses in EOCs, and the organization of ham radio drills.
S2: E3 Interview with Jennifer Dunn from NWS
The Current of Emergency Management
03/31/23 • 100 min
On this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Jennifer Dunn, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the Fort Worth Office of the National Weather Service (NWS-FW). We discuss her role within the NWS and the role of NWS as a whole. Of course, we dive into the coordination between NWS and local Emergency Management.
We also discuss topics such as being colorblind and being able to interpret weather data, NWS products useful for more than just predicting weather, and the future of NWSChat.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Current of Emergency Management have?
The Current of Emergency Management currently has 25 episodes available.
What topics does The Current of Emergency Management cover?
The podcast is about Resilience, Podcasts, Education, Disaster and Government.
What is the most popular episode on The Current of Emergency Management?
The episode title 'S2: E5.2 Part Two: Interview with USMC Master Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.) Justin Aiken' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Current of Emergency Management?
The average episode length on The Current of Emergency Management is 69 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Current of Emergency Management released?
Episodes of The Current of Emergency Management are typically released every 29 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of The Current of Emergency Management?
The first episode of The Current of Emergency Management was released on Jan 20, 2022.
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