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Bridging the GapEpisode 15: Japan and U.S. Experts Talk Disaster ManagementIn April of 2025, SummitET hosted a delegation of disaster management experts from Japan to exchange ideas and strengthen international collaboration in disaster preparedness.The delegation included experts from the Center for Integrated Disaster Information Research (CIDIR) at the University of Tokyo, the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI) at Kyoto University, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT).Ichiro Matsuo, Tomoo Inoue, Himeno Kazuki, Jiro Kakehashi, and Joel Challender discussed with SummitET's Adam Montella the shared disaster management challenges between Florida and Japan, particularly coastal evacuation and storm surge awareness.The...2025-04-2512 minBridging the GapIAEM Series Episode 14: The Student Perspective on Emergency ManagementIn this special IAEM Conference Series episode of Bridging the Gap, SummitET podcast host and former emergency manager Ron Crane meets with Massachusetts Maritime Academy students about their experiences studying and interning in Emergency Management and their perceptions regarding challenges in the field.Episode Host:Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Former Emergency Manager; Firefighter and HAZMAT TechnicianMassachusetts Maritime Academy Students and Special Guests:Kinsley Trout, Logan Smith, Eli Jache, and Katie DowlingFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube.This presentation is for information and advertising p...2025-02-2421 minBridging the GapIAEM Series Episode 13: Emergency Management Insights from Kenn HonigIn this special IAEM Conference Series episode of Bridging the Gap, SummitET host Adam Montella is joined by Kenn Honig, a seasoned emergency management consultant with a long career in law enforcement and emergency management at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Join this insightful discussion as they navigate the evolution of emergency management practices, the technological advancements over the decades, and the undeniable importance of personal contacts in the field. Episode Host:Adam Montella, Executive VP, SummitET; Former GM of Emergency Mgmt for the Port Authority of NY/NJ; Disaster Management S...2025-02-1835 minBridging the GapIAEM Series Episode 12: D.C. Metro Area Emergency ManagementShannon McCrone, TT&E Program Manager with the U.S. House Seargent at Arms and Ron Benedict, Readiness, Response and Resiliency Program Manager with DC Department of Health, share their experiences, challenges, and ideas for improvement in emergency management in the DC metro area. Episode Host:Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Former Emergency Manager; Firefighter & HAZMAT TechnicianGuests:Shannon McCrone, TT&E (Testing, Training, and Exercise) Program Manager with U.S. House Sergeant at ArmsRon Benedict, Readiness, Response and Resiliency Program Manager with DC Department of Health2025-02-1119 minBridging the GapIAEM Series Episode 11: Preston Wilson and Dam SafetyIn this special IAEM Conference Series episode of Bridging the Gap, host Ron Crane with SummitET is joined by Preston Wilson, CEO of Resilience Solutions Consulting. Prior to this role, Preston was the training manager for FEMA’s National Dam Safety Program, where he was responsible for developing and delivering training on emergency management and dam safety nationwide. Episode Host:Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Former Emergency Manager; Firefighter & HAZMAT TechnicianSpecial Guest: Preston Wilson, CEO, Resilience Solutions Consulting; Dam Safety Subject Matter Expert Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Yo...2025-01-3120 minBridging the GapIAEM Series Episode 10: Kansas City Metro Area Emergency ManagementIn this special IAEM Conference episode of SummitET’s podcast Bridging the Gap, host and former emergency manager Ron Crane sits down with Claire Canaan and Morgan Hunter, emergency managers from the Kansas City metropolitan area. They discuss challenges in the EM field including staffing shortages and communication barriers, as well as the importance of embracing change and innovation. Episode Host:Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Former Emergency Manager; Firefighter & HAZMAT TechnicianSpecial Guests:Claire Canaan, Emergency Management Director with the City of Belton, MO Morgan Hunter, Emergency Management Planner with Johnson County, KS ...2025-01-2723 minBridging the GapIAEM Series Episode 9: Kevin Kupietz with Elizabeth City State UniversityIn this special IAEM series of Bridging the Gap, SummitET host and former emergency manager Ron Crane discusses current challenges and opportunities in Emergency Management education with Elizabeth City State University Professor Kevin Kupietz, PhD. Join us as we learn how students are gaining experience in real time disaster response and how their education may shape the future of the field. Episode Host: Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Firefighter; HAZMAT Technician; Emergency Management SME Special Guest: Kevin Kupietz, PhD, EFO; Emergency Management Professor and Chair of the Department of Aviation and...2025-01-2124 minBridging the GapIAEM Series Episode 8: Jeremy Urekew and Garner EnvironmentalIn this special IAEM Conference Series episode of Bridging the Gap, SummitET former emergency manager and host, Ron Crane, meets with Jeremy Urekew of Garner Environmental, a disaster response company specializing in flood control and incident management. Jeremy, with over 25 years in the public sector, highlights the importance of public-private collaboration for disaster response and advises new emergency managers on solutions to gaining practical experience and qualifications in the field.Episode Host: Ron Crane, Associate VP, SummitET; Firefighter; HAZMAT Technician; Emergency Management SME Special Guest: Jeremy Urekew, Senior Project Manager, Garner Environmental Services, Inc; HAZMAT T...2025-01-1021 minBridging the GapIAEM Series Episode 7: The DHS Community Lifeline Status System with Hal GriebIn this special IAEM Conference Series episode of Bridging the Gap, SummitET experts discuss the Community Lifeline Status System Project with Hal Grieb of G&H International Services. This software reporting tool is developed for the DHS to operationalize FEMA’s Community Lifelines construct and provides a data-driven framework to help emergency managers assess and report on critical services during disasters, ensuring effective resource allocation. It has been developed with input from over 220 agencies to cater to the specific needs of different communities, and it is set to be released for free to all state, local tribes, and territories in...2025-01-0626 minBridging the GapEpisode 6: Preparing Organizations for Natural DisastersIn this episode of “Bridging the Gap,” disaster preparedness experts discuss business continuity planning for natural disasters, emphasizing the importance of including all stakeholders, from employees to the CEO, as well as local and federal government.Business continuity helps businesses maintain operations during disruptions like natural disasters, cyber attacks, or power outages. It ensures minimal downtime and continued service delivery. Business continuity planning (BCP) is crucial and should cover all processes, assets, and personnel, with plans developed in advance involving key stakeholders. Episode Host:Kevin Quigley, CBRNE Subject Matter Expert and Retired Marine Corps CBRNE...2024-06-1828 minBridging the GapEpisode 5: Crises Create Crises: the IDEA Model and Higher EducationThis is the second part of a series focused on strategic communication for higher education: sensitive and controversial issues.In this episode, special guests and internationally recognized scholars of risk and crisis communication Deanna Sellnow, Ph.D. and Tim Sellnow, Ph.D. discuss how effective and simple strategic communication is central to reducing harm and saving lives in the face of a crisis. They also address how communicators and decision-makers at higher education institutions can apply the IDEA Model for Effective Instructional Risk and Crisis Communication to their communication strategy to ensure the plan is easy to...2024-05-1729 min
5 Minutes to ChaosEpisode 55 - A Power Panel Discusses Crisis Management Exercise Typology, Design, Successes, Challenges, and TechnologySummary
In this episode, host Steve Kuhr is joined by three guests to discuss the importance of exercises in crisis management. The guests include Rob Burton, the CEO of prepared X and ICMC, Tod Langley, the co-founder and CEO of Crisis Response Leader Training, and Adam Montella, a crisis manager and emergency manager and SVP at SummitET. They discuss the different types of exercises, such as tabletops, functional exercises, and full-scale exercises, and the importance of continuous improvement and taking action based on the lessons learned. They also highlight the challenges of engaging senior leaders and stakeholders...2024-05-021h 13
Bridging the GapEpisode 4: Strategic Communications for Higher Education: Sensitive and Controversial IssuesIn Episode 4 of Bridging the Gap, Host Adam Montella speaks with SummitET's team of Strategic Communications experts about crisis communications fundamentals that higher education institutions can incorporate when addressing controversial and sensitive issues with their stakeholders.This episode features the following SummitET subject matter experts:Mark Basnight, Vice President of Strategic Communications and Incident ResponseMark is Former Co-Director and Communications Analyst for the Public Affairs Science and Technology (PAST) Fusion Cell at Argonne National Laboratory. He is also a retired Master Public Information Officer (MPIO) for the Charlotte Fire Department and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency...2024-03-0619 min
Bridging the GapEp. 3 - PART 1: Improving Exercise Design and Evaluation; the XF Score (TM)Is your organization better prepared today after completing a tabletop exercise or training? How did the experience better position you to face a threat or hazard? If it is difficult to answer these questions, how do you know the exercise was an effective use of time and resources? In Part 1 of Episode 3 of Bridging the Gap, preparedness experts introduce you to the XF ScoreTM; a rubric for analyzing the effectiveness of tabletop exercises and trainings for crises. The creators of the XF ScoreTM speak with Pete Gaynor, former DHS Acting Secretary and former FEM...2024-01-2523 min