Read more about Podcast #44: The Thomas Fire: Critical Public Information During California’s Historic Wildfire
From December 4th to December 22nd, 2017, the Thomas Fire cost more than 177 million dollars to fight, and forced the evacuation of more than 104 thousand people and had 8,500 firefighters from 22 states simultaneously working to contain it. But let’s not forget about... Read MoreRead more about Podcast #44: The Thomas Fire: Critical Public Information During California’s Historic Wildfire
Read more about Podcast #43: Six Months After the NorCal October 2017 Wildfires
It’s been six months since the October 2017 wildfires ravaged Northern California. Through coordination with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and in close partnership with FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. EPA, Cal EPA and... Read MoreRead more about Podcast #43: Six Months After the NorCal October 2017 Wildfires
Read more about Podcast #42: Sentinel Response 18 FSE and Interagency Cooperation
In recent months, California and our nation has been no stranger to devastating natural and man-made emergencies. So, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) joined the California National Guard’s Homeland Response Force (HRF) and 95th Civil... Read MoreRead more about Podcast #42: Sentinel Response 18 FSE and Interagency Cooperation
Read more about Podcast #41: Active Shooter Incidents and Leaving the Patches on the Table
The term active shooter has been in the news a lot lately, unfortunately. Whether it’s Parkland, Florida, Marshall County, Kentucky, or Yountville, California, armed attacks often leave a trail of dead and injured and shock the communities in which they happen. It’s... Read MoreRead more about Podcast #41: Active Shooter Incidents and Leaving the Patches on the Table
Read more about Podcast #40: Chief Larry Collins on Haiti, Japan, Northridge and Loma Prieta Earthquakes and the Evolution of US&R
In this episode, we talk with Deputy Chief Larry Collins, who is the Cal OES Fire and Rescue Deputy Fire Chief of the Special Operations and Hazardous Material Unit. He oversees the State Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response Program which includes response,... Read MoreRead more about Podcast #40: Chief Larry Collins on Haiti, Japan, Northridge and Loma Prieta Earthquakes and the Evolution of US&R
