If you aspire to become one someday, this Disaster Zonepodcast might give you some ideas. It is an interview with a local emergency manager who only recently assumed his leadership role.
Podcast description:
“Many an emergency manager aspires to become a local emergency management director for a city or county. One such individual who has only recently become a local director is Kyle Bustad, Manager for the Thurston County Emergency Management.
“In this podcast we discuss his approach to taking over the reins of an agency and what he sees as the challenges and hopes for moving forward as a local director. Kyle is well spoken, and I know you will enjoy hearing what he has to share.
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