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Jérôme Lebleu, COO of CORE

We have Jérôme Lebleu from the non-profit organization CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) on the Disaster Podcast weekly episode today. He’s the President and Chief Operating Officer of the disaster response and r... more

Seamus Leary, MPA, CEM

This week on the Disaster Podcast we chat with returning guest Seamus Leary ,MPA, CEM. He is President of Meridian Strategic Services, Inc. and is an emergency management expert who worked at the state and local levels and la... more

Tonight we have Bram Duffee PhD, EMT-P on to talk about critical incident stress and management of psychological emergency communication. Bram is a paramedic, professor, author, and podcaster. He’s most recently written the book “Psychological Emerge... more

In this episode of the Disaster Podcast, we discuss numerous disaster events that struck around the world in the last week. First is a look at the volcano, Kīlauea, on the island of Hawaii which is showing evidence of a pending eruption due to seismi... more

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Recent Guests

Bram Duffee
PhD, Paramedic, and author of Psychological Emergency Communication and Care by First Responders
Author
Episode: Psychological Emergency Communication and Management with Bram Duffee
Peter Akpunonu
ER physician and toxicologist; leads Kentucky Poison Control Center
Kentucky Poison Control Center
Episode: Disaster Response and Poison Control Centers with Dr. Peter Akpunonu
Tehnaz Boyle
Pediatric emergency medicine physician, Health Tech Without Borders co-founder
Health Tech Without Borders
Episode: Health Tech Without Borders with Dr. Tehnaz Boyle
Amit Kapoor
President and CEO of FirstLine Technology
FirstLine Technology
Episode: Dry Decon Tools and Techniques with Amit Kapoor
Dan DePodwin
Guest expert on meteorology and emergency management
Episode: 2026 Hurricane Season Forecast Review
Jake Sorber
Research project scientist at the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
IBHS
Episode: IBHS Supports Research into Hailstorms and Other Disasters
Sonnet Daymont
Trauma therapist and consultant
Licensed marriage and family therapist; consultant on films
Episode: Disaster Trauma and Mental Health with Sonnet Daymont
Ben Gilliland
Founder/CEO of Future Proof Property Intelligence
Future Proof Property Intelligence
Episode: Future Proof Homes Against Disaster with Ben Gilliland
Joe Holley
Dr. Joe Holley, medical professional involved with Paragon Medical Group and USAR training
Paragon Medical Education Group
Episode: NAEMSP, EMS and USAR Training, and Disaster Response with Dr. Joe Holley

Hosts

Jamie Davis
Host of Disaster Podcast (long-running) covering disaster medicine, EMS leadership, and preparedness.
Sam Bradley
Co-host with a focus on weather, preparedness, and EMS coordination.
Becky DePodwin
Co-host/Weather expert contributor with practical field insights on meteorology and disaster response.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Great to hear global views on EPRR

    I came across this podcast trying to find a good EPRR podcast. And this one is great, the variety of topics is really interesting and the speakers are genuinely passionate about the topic. Also helps to put some of the challenges we face in the UK in to a global context.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Geobadger
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Informational and entertaining!

    Great information that anyone can learn from. The guests deliver timely and accurate information, or share terrific personal scenarios.

    Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tarinalynn
    Canada9 years ago
  • Very informational

    Very informational, you can learn so much but sometimes it may seem a little drawn out and boring but the info is worth it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    greggyshmeggy
    United States9 years ago
  • What about the Wildfires on the west coast??

    Hi guys! I am a RN, and got interested in disaster medicine about 2 years ago when I started volunteering with the Red Cross. I was able to deploy to CA Wildfires, flood in Baton Rouge, and Hurricane Matthew last summer and gain some incredible experiences. I love listening to your podcast. Haven't missed an episode, however, I live on the West coast and we have been experiencing some devastating wildfires! I haven't heard one thing mentioned about it. I'm just curious...

    Thank you for all your ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    auntywu
    United States9 years ago
  • Politics not Medicine

    Unfortunately, the hosts decided to move away from a FOAMed forum and dive into politics. If you are looking for education I would look elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jmappmd
    United States11 years ago

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Some listeners crave more focus on current wildfires and avoid politics; risk of drift into political discussion.
Informative and entertaining with timely, accurate info and personal scenarios.
The show provides global views on EPRR with varied topics and passionate speakers.
Great for civilians wanting to understand disaster response and resilience.
Overall, practical education and accessible for non-experts when discussing disaster readiness.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Psychological Emergency Communication and Management with Bram Duffee
Q: What do you think is needed to adjust how we train our first responders?
Introduce robust communication blocks into national curricula, expand beyond one chapter on psych in paramedic texts, and implement on-going refresher training and leadership on-scene to reduce reliance on weapon-centric responses.
Psychological Emergency Communication and Management with Bram Duffee
Q: Are there systems out there that are doing better jobs than others? And what are some examples of some of the things that they do that are working?
Some systems have dedicated psych response teams, but on-scene first responders still play the critical role; effective practices include on-scene leadership, targeted training, and improved communication that early on helps de-escalate and manage risk.
Health Tech Without Borders with Dr. Tehnaz Boyle
Q: Why start with pediatric patients for testing these tools, and when might these tools become mainstream?
Pediatric emergencies have higher risk of adverse outcomes when care is delayed or mismanaged; starting with children helps address a critical vulnerability and informs broader deployment. The timeline for AI-enabled tools varies; simpler chatbot enhancements could roll out in a few years, while advanced AI decision support requires robust data and validation.
Health Tech Without Borders with Dr. Tehnaz Boyle
Q: What are some of the new technologies or resources being brought into Health Tech Without Borders to provide innovative care?
AI-driven chatbots and more dynamic, interactive tools could guide responders in real time, while telehealth platforms enable remote consultations, wound monitoring, and remote rehabilitation, expanding access to expertise where it's most needed.
Hot Weather Medical Emergencies with Dr. Joe Holley
Q: Yeah, Joe, as far as progression of the spectrum from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, what factors affect the speed of progression if not managed appropriately?
Factors include the person's physical conditioning, pre-existing medical conditions, medications that blunt heat response, ambient humidity, whether air is moving, and the intensity of physical activity; all these influence how quickly cooling becomes insufficient and a patient progresses toward heat stroke.

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A practical briefing on emergency preparedness, disaster response, and public safety across EMS, weather, and health systems. Episodes frequently cover on-the-ground tactics for responders, leadership on scene, disaster medicine, and the role of technology—from telemedicine and AI to dry decon and resilience tooling. Guests span EMS leaders, toxicology and poison control experts, meteorologists, engineers, and mental-health professionals, offering actionable insights for agencies, hospitals, insurers, and volunteers. A distinctive thread is coupling field-ready practices with policy and training gaps, plus hands-on demonstrations and case studies from real-world crises. The show also leans into international response, mass gatherings, and l... more

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1. Bram Duffee
2. Peter Akpunonu
3. Tehnaz Boyle
4. Amit Kapoor
5. Dan DePodwin
6. Jake Sorber
7. Sonnet Daymont
8. Ben Gilliland

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