Show overview
Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast has been publishing since 2016, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 89 episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 27 min and 41 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.1 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2022, with 14 episodes published. Published by EPIC podcast.
From the publisher
Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast delivers current, relevant, and Canadian educational content for those who share our passion for disasters and their management. We believe that disasters are everyone's business, and that free and open access to education can drive the profession forward while improving preparedness for all Canadians. Listen as we interview leading experts in the field, review emerging and landmark publications, and debate important disaster issues. All this and more on EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian.
Latest Episodes
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After After Action Reports - Examining Quality Improvement Processes In Emergency Management
In this Episode we are here to debrief the debriefers and assess the assessors by taking a critical look at the QI processes commonly used in emergency management. Are our tools fit for purpose? Can we write a better AAR? To this end we will be featuring segments from a recent AVERT/CJEM ‘DEMvolution’ webinar moderated by our very own EPIC Co-host Grayson Cockett. The panelists you’ll hear from are: - Chief Ken McMullen, President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs - Scott Cameron, Founder and President, Emergency Management Logistics Canada - Janelle Coultes, President of the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada - Tim Kenney, VP Programs and Field Operations, Team Rubicon Canada - Jodi Manz-Henezi, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and Canadian Risk and Hazards Network All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn
A Tale Of Three Fires - Comparing Recent Wildfire Evacuations
In this Episode, we’ll be discussing 3 major and recent fire evacuation disasters. The 2021 Lytton wildfire, the 2023 Yellowknife fires, and the 2023 Nova Scotia Wildfires. What similarities and differences exist between these 3 unique incidents, and what can we learn from them as Emergency Managers. To this end we will be speaking with Professor Steve Gwynne who is the research technical lead for GHD movement strategies, and an expert in people movement during disaster. His discussion covers some of his findings from a recent report on these wildfires, as well as some great plain language preparedness advice for EP Week 2024. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: - Wildfire Evacuation Report: https://www.ghd.com/en/insights/wildfire-evacuation - Burntfields Wildfire Risk Management: https://www.ghd.com/en-gb/expertise/environment/burntfields-wildfire-risk-management-solution Supporting background / info https://nrc.canada.ca/en/certifications-evaluations-standards/codes-canada/construction-innovation/new-national-guide-wildland-urban-interface-fires https://www.nfpa.org/Education-and-Research/Community-Risk-Reduction https://firesmartcanada.ca/ https://engineeringx.raeng.org.uk/media/zugj0fax/engx-community-evacuation-from-wildfire-events-short.pdf Professor Steve Gwynne: https://www.movementstrategies.com/team/steve-gwynne Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn
Beyond Buzzwords - Re - Examining Our Disaster Mottos
In this Episode we’ll be taking a hard look at some common quips, quotes and colloquialisms that are so commonly repeated by Emergency Managers that they might as well be our mottos. Which ones hold up, and which are potentially misleading? And just in case you need a dose of humor to get through the week, we also have some bonus content at the end of this one in the form of an interview with Cheryl Oberg, who is a professional clown specializing in laughter therapy in high stress situations. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn
The Contrarian Emergency Manager
In this Episode, we’ll be playing devil's advocate and discussing some unspoken, unresolved, and sometimes controversial topics such as who Emergency Managers are, where Emergency Management fits, and good exercise design. To this end, We’ll be speaking with the Contrarian Emergency Manager himself, Tim Rieker. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian. Episode Links: https://timothyriecker.com/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn
Cultural Safety in Reception Centres - with Jeff Beddome
In this Episode, we’re featuring a presentation that took place during another series I host called ‘Disaster Rounds’, which is mainly tailored to healthcare disaster managers, but this one is too important not to share. During this presentation, Jeff Beddome, Senior Emergency Management Advisor with the Alberta Health Services Indigenous Wellness Core demonstrates the importance of recognizing Canada’s colonial history and it’s lingering impacts, and proposes a collaborative way forward for Emergency Management through a ‘two eyed’ way of seeing. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://together4health.albertahealthservices.ca/disaster-rounds https://youtu.be/YI17GkN_utc?si=aqdrHmQ0zKxwZPau Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn
Be Prepared - An Emergency Preparedness Week Primer For Emergency Managers
n this Episode, we’ll be discussing what we think Emergency Managers need to be aware of for EP Week 2024 and beyond. We’ll cover recent changes in BC EM legislation with Tarina College, new developments in academia with Simon Wells, recap some interesting conferences from 2023, as well as provide a ‘must attend list’ of upcoming conferences and training opportunities for 2024! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: Upcoming Conferences: https://epicpodcast.ca/epic-disaster-calendar ICLR Webinar: https://lnkd.in/gGDNSvy9 Canada Wildfire Webinar: https://www.canadawildfire.org/webinarsandcourses CRHNet Events: https://crhnet.ca/event-calendar/#!calendar Disaster Rounds: https://together4health.albertahealthservices.ca/disaster-rounds Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn
Profession and Purpose - A Panel Discussion on the Professionalization of Emergency Management
On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we’ll be continuing the conversation around the ongoing attempts to professionalize emergency management and discussing why this topic matters, where we are right now, what barriers we continue to encounter, and what the road ahead might look like. On the panel I have the pleasure of speaking with Tarina College, Carolyn Dumbeck, Jack Lindsay, Josh Morin, and JJ MacIssac as they tell us what they are doing to further the cause. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: Core Competency Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjJo3sCg9y_lsPcSABmG8Le8U7ZGuStKmTbYs7C5wGejSaAg/viewform Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) EPIC Team: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Sarah Hunn
The EPIC All Hazards Debate
On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, Josh and Grayson go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred debate on the merits and downfalls of the much touted, but never perfected, 'All Hazards' approach to Emergency Management in Canada. Is it really the right approach for our coutry? Or have we moved past this 30+ year old model? A very special thanks to our moderator Sarah Hunn, who was able to prevent bloodshed and salvage our friendship. All this and more on this episode of EPIC podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian. Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn
More than Technology - Virtual Emergency Operations Centres
In this Episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we’re going to cover 3 key areas that need to be addressed in this now not-so-new world of virtual IMT activations. Technology, process, and people. What are we doing well, and what have we lost by signing in instead of showing up? To answer this, I will be speaking with Alison Poste, Carolyn Dumbeck, Sarah Delisle about their joint article entitled more than technology: Experiences of Virtual Emergency Operations Centers during the COVID -19 pandemic response in Canada, which they jointly published in the Journal of Emergency Management, as well as some tips and tricks which may just help you in your next virtual EOC activation. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) EPIC Team: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn
Principles of Preparedness - Rethinking Education Programs
On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we’ll be discussing some of the theory around effective public risk communication and preparedness education, and identifying some barriers and issues that are commonly faced by those tasked with preparing the public. We’ll also be asking a rather nerve racking question for an educational podcast - is what we’re doing even working? To that end, i’ll be speaking with EPIC Podcast producer and soon to be co-host Sarah Hunn, who also happens to be a public preparedness education expert, and reviewing a few ways that you can be more effective in your preparedness campaign All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn
Rebuild or Retreat - The Road to Recovery
On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the concepts of recovery. What does it take to build a recovery team? What makes a community more resilient in the long term? How can we change building back, to building forward better? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Sarah Hunn Gillian Wong
Disaster Puppies - The K9 Role in Disaster
On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we explore the role of the furriest Emergency Managers ever - Disaster Dogs! We chat with the only full time Urban Search and Rescue Disaster Dog trainer in Canada, Jay Palmer about his experiences, stories, and the future for disaster K9s. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts and Producers: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Sarah Hunn Gillian Wong
2022 - A Year in Review
On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we take a look back on 2022 including reviewing our ‘EPIC Disaster Highlight Reel’, key changes in Emergency Management, and a peek at what 2023 might bring. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/top-ten-weather-stories/2022.html https://publicorderemergencycommission.ca/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network
Spooky Disaster Myths - The Disaster Fairytales We Just Can't Stop Telling
Happy Halloween! On this spooky episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, Host Grayson shares the audio from a recent presentation he gave highlighting some of the scariest disaster myths, malpractices, and misinformation out there. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast. Current, Relevant, Canadian
Caremongering - Preparing to Help
In this Episode we’ll be discussing the very Canadian concept of caremongering. What is it? How did it come to be? And what does it mean for societal involvement in Emergency Management? We’ll also be sharing the story of one individual who made the transition from bystander to responder and PPE supplier for over-burdened medical facilities by re-tooling his robotics lab on the fly. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network
Inspectors Gadgets - The Post Disaster Building Assessment Tool
In this Episode, we’ll be talking about a BC initiative to streamline the rapid assessment and triage of damaged homes during disaster, in an effort to jumpstart recovery, and decrease the drain on response resources. What is it? Who can help? And is it a tool that would be useful across Canada? To answer these questions we’ll be talking with Patrick Cullen and Tarina Colledge who have been involved developing, implementing, and using the tool, and share their knowledge on why it’s needed, and where it’s going. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.bchousing.org/about/post-disaster-building-assessments Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network
Disaster as a Disease - Understanding the Social Determinants of Health in Emergency Management
In this special Emergency Preparedness Week Episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we’ll be taking a look at what Emergency Managers can learn from the field of public health, and how understanding the social determinants of health contributes to our understanding of social vulnerability. To this end we will be speaking with, Dr. Richelle Schindler, and Dr. Francesco Rizzuti who are both Medical Officers of Health with a strong understanding of Disaster Management, after spending 3 years responding to COVID-19. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://cpha.ca/ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/corporate/publications/chief-public-health-officer-reports-state-public-health-canada/from-risk-resilience-equity-approach-covid-19.html https://www.homelesshub.ca/ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/population-health/what-determines-health.html Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network
Logistical Nightmares - Connecting Community Resources in Disaster
In this special Emergency Preparedness Week episode, we’ll hear from a panel of disaster logisticians as they recount their lived experiences managing resources during emergencies. We’ll also be exploring a very Canadian initiative to try and make the process of sourcing disaster resources a little easier called Emergency Management Logistics Canada. All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Guests: Dr. Joshua Bezanson Tarina College Perron Goodyear Scott Cameron Episode Links: https://www.emlcanada.ca/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network
What's in a Name? - #NoNaturalDisasters
In this Special Emergency Preparedness Week Episode, we’re talking disaster. Just disaster, because as we hope to convince you on this episode, the term ‘Natural Disaster’ is both technically incorrect, and potentially damaging. But why is that, and what can we do about it? To find out, we will be speaking with Kevin Blanchard about the #NoNaturalDisasters campaign which argues that changing the way we talk about disaster can also change minds, and lead to more proactive risk reduction initiatives. We’ll also be reviewing the #nonaturaldisasters toolkit to see if there is something in there for you! All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: https://www.nonaturaldisasters.com/ Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network
The Mountain that Moved - Lessons from the Frank Slide
On this episode of Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast, we look back in history 119 years at the deadliest landslide in Canadian history. Why did it happen? What can we learn from it today? And will it happen again? All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Episode Links: Alberta Emergency Management Agency. (2017, June). Turtle Mountain Response Plan. https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/8639caec-476a-45e0-b02e-ebdaa369b6f7/resource/afcc8832-4af2-4b3d-baab-16536ed7d951/download/emergency-response-protocol-for-turtle-mountain.pdf Alberta Geological Survey. (2020). Turtle Mountain Monitoring. https://ags.aer.ca/research-initiatives/turtle-mountain-monitoring Cruden, D. & Martin, D. (2009) A century of risk management at the Frank Slide, Canada. IAEG Paper Number 772. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254104888_A_century_of_risk_management_at_the_Frank_Slide_Canada Energy Resources Conservation Board. (2009, May). ERCB/AGS Roles and Responsibilities Manual for the Turtle Mountain Monitoring Project, Alberta. https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.ags.aer.ca%2Ffiles%2Fdocument%2FOFR%2FOFR_2009_06.pdf Vallee, M. (2018, September 2). Falling in Place: Geoscience, Disaster, and Cultural Heritage at the Frank Slide, Canada’s Deadliest Rockslide. Space and Culture, 22(1), 66-76. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1206331218795829 Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) [email protected] (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Student Host/Episode Creator: Jenny Steenstra, @jennysteenstra (twitter) Epic Podcast is Sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network