Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of Issues, Crises and Disasters
How can we better manage crises and disasters? Join us as we talk to people in various roles about issues management, crisis communication and emergency information.
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Quick Bits: Video Episodes, Chilcotin Stories, and the Recovery Queen Preview
Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Bits update, host Tim Conrad shares what’s new across the Wildfires, Floods and Chaos Communications podcast. Our latest video episode, now on YouTube, features Robert Cosma, Emergency Program Manager for the Tŝilhqot’in National Government, paired with stunning visuals from the Chilcotin region. Tim also highlights a run of powerful recent episodes, including Crowds, Crisis and Communications with three volunteer fire chiefs sharing 150 years of service, and a…
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In this powerful conversation, Indigenous emergency program manager Robert Cosma shares his journey from evacuee to one of the most respected emergency leaders in the Cariboo region. Robert speaks candidly about the realities of evacuations for First Nations communities, the cultural priorities that shape Indigenous emergency response, and why land, animals, and community must be protected to…
From Evacuee to Emergency Manager: Robert Cosma on Indigenous Leadership
Send a text Episode Overview In this powerful conversation, Indigenous emergency program manager Robert Cosma shares his journey from evacuee to one of the most respected emergency leaders in the Cariboo region. Robert speaks candidly about the realities of evacuations for First Nations communities, the cultural priorities that shape Indigenous emergency response, and why land, animals, and community must be protected together. Episode Show Notes Guest: Robert Cosma, Emergency Services Manag…
Ryan's 29th Birthday. When the World Stops Looking: Missing Person Communications #FindRyanShtuka
Updated with new video of Sun Peaks and area on March 17, 2026, Ryan's 29th Birthday.
This podcast is a poignant plea for information regarding the disappearance of Ryan Shtuka, covering the ongoing police investigation. Heather Shtuka, Ryan's mother, joins host Tim Conrad to discuss what she learned when someone you love goes missing and a potential true crime. This episode aims to shed light on this unsolved mystery and bring Ryan home, continuing the search for this mis…
Crowds, Crises, and Communication: Three Volunteer Fire Chiefs and 150 Years of Service
Our latest episode features three Bridgewater Fire Department leaders sharing nearly 150 years of combined volunteer firefighting experience. They discuss the evolution of service, technology, and community, offering insights into the challenging world of firefighters and the fire department. This conversation covers everything from how fire calls used to be dispatched to the critical importance of mental health in the fire service, highlighting the dedication required for rescue and operati…
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