Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of Issues, Crises and Disasters
Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of …
Welcome to the Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications Podcast. We navigate the challenges of crisis communications amid wildfires and floods, compounded by a ban on news and the declining impact of Canadian news media. We explore effective strategies for managing misinformation, coordinating resources, and maintaining public trust during crises. Hear personal stories from the front lines, lessons from past emergencies, and insights on preparation and training. Our podcast offers valuable knowledge for professionals and anyone interested in crisis communications. Follow Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications Podcast and stay informed on managing chaos in disasters and crises.
Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of Issues, Crises and Disasters
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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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Sept. 14, 2026

New Episodes, 2026 Wildfire Recap, Gary Stronach’s Story and New Canadian Training

Send us Fan Mail This Quickbits update is packed. Tim shares details on two new episodes - including Gary Stronach’s powerful story of returning home after a major wildfire where homes on both sides of his property were destroyed, and Jenn McEachen’s upcoming accessibility video episode featuring an ASL interpreter. Tim also announces the relaunch of CanadianTraining.ca, now home to dozens of courses including the 12‑week Operational Communications program and the Become the Broadcaster works...
July 30, 2026

When the Fire Wouldn’t Sleep: September’s Extreme Wildfire Behaviour and First Nations Leadership

Learn how community fire safety concerns are evolving in 150 Mile House. Chief Paul McCarthy shares insights on local reactions to wildfire risks.

This discussion focuses on the intersection of emergency response and public perception. We examine why even minor incidents, such as small hayfield fires, trigger significant community anxiety. Chief McCarthy breaks down the current climate of wildfire awareness and explains how the department manages these heightened public concerns.

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July 28, 2026

Nobody Left Behind: Emergency Management Through an Accessibility Lens | With Jen McEachen a deafblind emergency manager

Emergency alerts are supposed to reach everyone - but they don’t. In this episode, Tim Conrad speaks with Jen McEachen, a deafblind emergency management professional who has spent years identifying the gaps that leave millions of people behind during disasters. Jen shares what daily navigation looks like with deafblindness, why current public notification systems fail, and how simple changes can dramatically improve access.

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July 24, 2026

Quickbits: When Wildfires Turn Unpredictable - Lessons From the Front Lines

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This Quickbits installment of the Wildfires, Floods and Chaos Communications Podcast zeroes in on a turbulent week of wildfire, tornado, and flood activity across Canada and beyond. Tim Conrad shares frontline insights on the explosive growth of the Fiftynine Creek, French Creek, and Anderson Creek fires - including how fast-moving fi…

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July 22, 2026

Quickbits: When Wildfires Turn Unpredictable - Lessons From the Front Lines

This Quickbits installment of the Wildfires, Floods and Chaos Communications Podcast zeroes in on a turbulent week of wildfire, tornado, and flood activity across Canada and beyond.

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