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The Disaster Tough Podcast is for emergency managers, by emergency managers. We share stories, lessons learned, and tips to help you make informed decisions. Our host, John Scardena is a former Federal Emergency Response Official with Type 1 response experience. He now leads Doberman Emergency Management, from which this is being recorded. Our guests are also field experts who provide their insights in our conversation based podcast.
Discussions with emergency managers revolve around the entire disaster life-cycle. We provide solutions based on training and backed by data. We share experiences of emergency response and identify the lessons learned through our own version of after action reporting. This is conversation mode activated. We are known for flipping from serious to humor without warning. Try to keep up in our weekly podcasts!
About Doberman Emergency Management. We provide customized plans, mitigates hazards, delivers training, and supplies emergency products to meet the unique needs of clients. We identify and solve the Nation’s most complex incidents. That’s our job.

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Latest Episodes:

A Look Back at National Preparedness Month with Zack Borst Sep 27, 2022

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It's been said, "If some is good, more is better."
That statement has never been more true than right now in The Readiness Lab as their lineup of entertaining and informative content continues with the reboot of the EM Weekly Podcast.
This week, EM Weekly's new host, Zack Borst returns to the Disaster Tough Podcast for a discussion about the updated format. In this episode, Zack and Disaster Tough host, John Scardena also look back at the happenings of the month of September as it pertains to the world of Emergency Management.
From Hurricane Ian in the Gulf of Mexico, to wildfires in California, September is usually a busy month for Emergency Managers around the country.
Zack and John discuss what can be done to be ready for those situations, and how to make sure that citizens are informed and prepared as well.
Also, stay tuned to the end for information about a special product giveaway thanks to our sponsor, Sawyer Products.
Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.
We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.
Sawyer Products offers the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. So, if you’re at work, at home, or at play- make sure you check out Sawyer at sawyer.com

Interview with Gavan Hebner Sep 20, 2022

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Gavan Hebner may be "Midwestern Nice", but his approach to readiness has the Emergency Management Department in Clark County, Indiana ahead of the curve instead of finishing last.
Gavan is Clark County's Director of Emergency Management. As such, he oversees readiness efforts for large events such as the Annual Aviation Heritage Air Show, collaborates with and offers support for neighboring agencies such as those involved with Emergency Management efforts connected to the annual Kentucky Derby just across the border, and keeps his department ready for whatever day to day events may occur locally such as flooding, tornadoes, and other incidents.
In this episode, Gavan talks about some of the things he and his colleagues are doing to stay ahead of the curve such as drone implementation and continued high-level training, along with what they are doing to build and maintain cohesion with their various partner agencies such as Police, Firefighters, and other first responders.
Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.
We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.
Sawyer Products offers the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. So, if you’re at work, at home, or at play- make sure you check out Sawyer at sawyer.com

Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport - Interview with Michael Rega, Emergency Planner Sep 13, 2022

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“Rising Again” is the motto for the City of Atlanta. That motto definitely applies to the level of readiness at the city's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
This week’s guest, Michael Rega is one of the many people responsible for making sure the airport not only remains at such a high level of readiness, but also continues to improve.
Michael has been an Emergency Planner at Hartfield-Jackson International Airport for the past couple of years. Along with that, he has worked as a paramedic in Atlanta for more than a decade.
In this episode, Michael discusses what he and his staff do to continue their heightened level of readiness at Hartfield-Jackson International Airport and the effect on the world of travel that a disaster on site would have.
Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.
We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.
Sawyer Products offers the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. So, if you’re at work, at home, or at play- make sure you check out Sawyer at sawyer.com

5 Key Areas to Achieve Greatness Sep 06, 2022

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In this episode, John shares insights into becoming and remaining a highly accomplished emergency manager. He breaks down five key areas that emergency managers can do in order to achieve greatness. His experience as a Chief Executive Officer at Doberman Emergency Management Group, along with his leadership experiences in the public and private sectors has provided him with experiences to analyze how people can achieve more in their careers.
The Disaster Tough Podcast supports National Preparedness Month by helping emergency managers prepare for the good - in their careers. Below are the five (5) key areas that John focuses on during the show.
The five areas that will help you as an emergency manager accomplish more in your career are:
1.) Prepare for opportunities through acquiring knowledge
2.) Identify and focus on your talents
3.) Be a team player
4.) Be a risk taker
5.) Evaluation process: intelligence, high personal moral code, and ambition
Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.
We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.
Sawyer Products offers the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. So, if you’re at work, at home, or at play- make sure you check out Sawyer at sawyer.com

Interview with Director Dominick Mireles of Philadelphia's Office of Emergency Management Aug 23, 2022

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In February 2018, the term "Philly Special" went down in history for football fans everywhere as the now iconic trick play caught the New England Patriots completely unprepared and helped propel the Philadelphia Eagles to their first World Championship.
That same month, Dominick Mireles was promoted to Deputy Director of Operations in the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management. Now as Director, Dominick is working every day to make sure that the approach to readiness and emergency response is truly special in the City of Philadelphia.
Dominick was recently involved in a full scale exercise with Task Force 46 which gave Military personnel, Emergency Managers, and First Responders a chance to work together and collaborate on response efforts.
In this episode, Dominick talks about the exercise, while also emphasizing the importance of first hand experience in Emergency Management and response, while not dismissing the opportunity for those new to the field to learn on the job and thus improve their abilities in times of crisis.
Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.
We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.

The Best Training in Emergency Management - Interview with Chief Walt Lewis & Zack Borst Aug 16, 2022

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The key components of an After Action Review include analyzing the following: What happened, why did it happen, and how can it be done better going forward.
Experienced Emergency Manager, Zack Borst, along with Orlando District Fire Chief Walt Lewis are no strangers to this concept.
As two of the major contributors to The Readiness Lab’s recent certification, The Readiness Lab’s recent training and certification, “Emergency Management Response for Dynamic Populations” in Atlanta, Zack and Chief Lewis join this week’s episode to recap what many students and instructors have described as a memorable week for the future of Emergency Management exercises.
In this episode, Zack and Chief Lewis share stories from “Attack at the Stadium” and describe how they and others involved in the various fields of disaster response will be able to benefit going forward from what they learned.
The next certification for Emergency Management for Response for Dynamic Populations begins November 29th, 2022.
Sign up now at: www.thereadinesslab.com/dynamic-populations
Overview:
This course was created by field proven, emergency management subject matter experts. It was designed to push you into innovation, broaden your understanding, and test your ability to lead in a disaster.
Emergency Management Response for Dynamic Populations dives deep into organizational style emergency management, also referred to as ‘civilian military operations’ by the Department of Defense. As such, you are responsible for coordinating strategic actions during the most complex style of emergency management response.
You will address the protection of life, property, and continuity of operations as an organizational representative, rather than a government representative with the legal authorities to act. This course will induce the stress of decision making and coordination. You will return to your organization as an enhanced, ’Next Level,” emergency manager.
Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.
We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.

Interview with Rachell Laucevicius Aug 09, 2022

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The slogan on a popular restaurant chain says that the better the ingredients, the better their food tastes.
According to this week’s guest on the Disaster Tough Podcast, Rachell Laucevicius, the same can be true for Emergency Management. For example, the better the coordination, collaboration and communication, the better your response to a disaster turns out to be.
Rachell is currently a Crisis Manager at L3 Harris Technologies. She also has experience working in Emergency Management with the Florida Department of Public Health, along with many years of work with the military and veterans.
In this episode, not only does Rachell break down the recipe for quality emergency management and response, but also throws in some bonus ingredients to explain what makes a quality Emergency Manager.
Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.
We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.

The Little Wiggles of Hurricane Season - Interview with National Weather Service Director, Ken Graham Aug 02, 2022

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Summer may be winding down, but Hurricane Season is still in full swing.
With more storms being named each year than ever before, it is important to make sure we are able to identify when it is important to be worried, and when not to be.
Director Ken Graham of the National Weather Service joins the Disaster Tough Podcast this week to talk about just that using a method he calls, “Little Wiggles”.
Director Graham believes having the most recent and advanced data possible helps professionals like himself and his colleagues better track and predict what storms are going to do. As such, they can better distinguish between movements or “little wiggles” in a storm that are cause for concern, versus movements that are just part of its natural progression.
In this episode, Director Graham dives further into this concept, and shares experiences of how it is effectively applied in disaster readiness and emergency management.
Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.
We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.

The Value of Education in Emergency Management - Interview with Dr. Jeff Stern, FEMA EMI Jul 19, 2022

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A philosopher once said, “The great aim of education is not knowledge, but action.”
There are few places where this statement is more true than at the FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
This week’s guest, Dr. Jeff Stern is the Superintendent of FEMA EMI.
Dr. Stern brings more than 3 decades of experience in the Emergency Management and response fields to this position, having previously served in leadership roles at the local, state and federal levels including presidential appointments as a White House Fellow at the Department of the Interior and the White House Homeland Security Council.
In this episode, Dr. Stern discusses the value of continued education and training in Emergency Management and how the FEMA EMI is working to create systems, programs and curriculum that keeps students at the forefront of how the field is growing and evolving.
Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.
We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.
The Readiness Lab is trailblazing disaster readiness. Early access for the highly anticipated course emergency management response for dynamic populations is currently live. Think you have what it takes? Join us in Atlanta for an immersive experience. Space is limited to 40. Go to thereadinesslab.com/training to learn more.

Readiness in the Eye of the Storm - Interview with Jamie Rhome Jul 12, 2022

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The late comedian Robin Williams once said, “Hurricanes are getting bigger and bigger, yet they usually give them names that don’t inspire fear.”
While the names of hurricanes may not always be intimidating, not knowing where it's going, what it can do, or how to be ready when the storm hits is an extremely worrisome place to be.
This week’s guest on the Disaster Tough Podcast, Jamie Rhome, knows this well.
Jamie is the Interim Director of the National Hurricane Center. He is also a certified meteorologist and considered one of the nation’s foremost subject matter experts on storm surge.
He has put that expertise into practice on the national level, working as a scientific policy analyst under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
In this episode, Jamie talks about how to be ready for and mitigate the effects of a hurricane or tropical storm. He also discusses how agencies can better work together in their response to such situations.
Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.
We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.
The Readiness Lab is trailblazing disaster readiness. Early access for the highly anticipated course emergency management response for dynamic populations is currently live. Think you have what it takes? Join us in Atlanta for an immersive experience. Space is limited to 40. Go to thereadinesslab.com/training to learn more.

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