Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of Issues, Crises and Disasters

We explore effective strategies for managing misinformation, coordinating resources, and maintaining public trust when challenged by everything from issues to large-scale emergencies and disasters.

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 or as a public information officer.

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Podcasting since 2024 • 39 episodes

Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications: Management of Issues, Crises and Disasters

Latest Episodes

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 ...

July 28, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 30 • 47:04

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

(Please accept my apologies, a draft was uploaded initially and has been replaced on July 23 with the proper file.)This Quickbits installment of the Wildfires, Floods and Chaos Communications Podcast zeroes in on a turbulent wee...

July 22, 2026 • 8:52

When the Fire Wouldn’t Sleep: September’s Extreme Wildfire Behaviour and the Rise of First Nations Leadership with Fire Chief Paul McCarthy

In this episode, Fire Chief Paul McCarthy of the 150 Mile Fire Department and Emergency Program Manager for the Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), joins host Tim Conrad for a deep dive into one of the most unpredictable wildfire seasons in rece...

July 16, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 29 • 43:35

Three Episodes, 27 Hours, and a Wildfire Air Show: July Quickbits Update

In this Quickbits, host Tim Conrad shares a whirlwind behind‑the‑scenes look at a record‑breaking month for the Wildfires, Floods and Chaos Communications Podcast. Tim reflects on producing three episodes in a single day, crossing 1,60...

July 15, 2026 • 8:00

Smoke, Schools, and Sudden Evacuation: Lessons from the 2008 Porters Lake Fire

When the 2008 Porters Lake–Lake Echo wildfire tore through the suburbs east of Halifax, more than 5,000 people were forced to flee with only minutes to decide what mattered most. In this episode, Paula Danyluk‑MacDonald - evacuee, mother, neigh...

June 30, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 28 • 45:35