DRI Canada Professional Development Luncheon
Date/Time
11/7/2024
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern
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Event Description
The DRI Canada Board of Directors is pleased to host a free professional development lunch at the Radisson Blu Downtown Toronto on November 7, 2024 for certified professionals.
Practical Considerations for Developing or Reviewing Protective Action Plans
Presenter: Ray Unrau
Organizations occasionally encounter disruptive events that necessitate swift decisions resulting in protective actions. Whether it’s a routine fire drill requiring evacuation or a complex hazardous materials incident necessitating shelter-in-place, this session provides practical tips and real-world insights to enhance coordination with first responders. Participants will gain valuable information they can use to evaluate their current business continuity and safety plans, testing methodologies, and the coordination of internal communication processes.
Prepare to make your organization more resilient and responsive!
Ray has over 40 years of experience in Emergency Management, covering tactical, operational, and strategic response levels. While working as a paramedic, Ray was deeply moved by news reports of the post-earthquake devastation in Armenia. He took the initiative to organize the logistics needed to land a team of medics and firefighters behind the iron curtain within five days. This pivotal moment sparked his enduring interest in emergency management.
Ray later joined the City of Saskatoon Fire Department, specializing in medical HAZMAT and heavy rescue, and eventually became the City of Saskatoon’s Director of Emergency Management. In this role, he led several interorganizational and inter-jurisdictional change management initiatives, resulting in the widespread adoption of the Incident Command System, the design and implementation of an emergency operation center, and a new inter-agency Mobile Command Unit. Ray then joined the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, where he became the Chief of Emergency Management. During his tenure, he developed new provincial standards for fire departments, a standardized auto extrication program, and a new governance model for the provincial Emergency Operations Center. Ray also established the Intelligence Situational Awareness Team (ISAT) and set up the Government of Saskatchewan’s business continuity framework. Although recently retired, Ray remains active and passionate about using effective policy and governance to enhance public safety.
Please note any no shows will be charged $100. Cancelations are accepted up to 48 prior to the event
Practical Considerations for Developing or Reviewing Protective Action Plans
Presenter: Ray Unrau
Organizations occasionally encounter disruptive events that necessitate swift decisions resulting in protective actions. Whether it’s a routine fire drill requiring evacuation or a complex hazardous materials incident necessitating shelter-in-place, this session provides practical tips and real-world insights to enhance coordination with first responders. Participants will gain valuable information they can use to evaluate their current business continuity and safety plans, testing methodologies, and the coordination of internal communication processes.
Prepare to make your organization more resilient and responsive!
Ray has over 40 years of experience in Emergency Management, covering tactical, operational, and strategic response levels. While working as a paramedic, Ray was deeply moved by news reports of the post-earthquake devastation in Armenia. He took the initiative to organize the logistics needed to land a team of medics and firefighters behind the iron curtain within five days. This pivotal moment sparked his enduring interest in emergency management.Ray later joined the City of Saskatoon Fire Department, specializing in medical HAZMAT and heavy rescue, and eventually became the City of Saskatoon’s Director of Emergency Management. In this role, he led several interorganizational and inter-jurisdictional change management initiatives, resulting in the widespread adoption of the Incident Command System, the design and implementation of an emergency operation center, and a new inter-agency Mobile Command Unit. Ray then joined the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, where he became the Chief of Emergency Management. During his tenure, he developed new provincial standards for fire departments, a standardized auto extrication program, and a new governance model for the provincial Emergency Operations Center. Ray also established the Intelligence Situational Awareness Team (ISAT) and set up the Government of Saskatchewan’s business continuity framework. Although recently retired, Ray remains active and passionate about using effective policy and governance to enhance public safety.
Please note any no shows will be charged $100. Cancelations are accepted up to 48 prior to the event
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