Dec 07, 2017
For this episode we talk about community programs and 1st aid training with former St. John Ambulance regional representative, Brian Pittana. St. John Ambulance is known for helping train the community with 1st aid training programs and being there to help individuals in needs when 1st responders aren't immediately available. Brian talks about the various programs that St. John Ambulance offers from Therapy Dogs to Search & Rescue operations. Brian is also a Funeral Director and gives us some insight into what services we can expect when dealing with Funeral Homes and Funeral Directors when our heads are turned upside down due to the loss of a loved one.
Preparing for the Unexpected is about how people, organizations and communities plan, prepare, test, communicate and respond to sudden unplanned events such as natural and manmade disasters and crises. The show is for everyone who wants an understanding of how plans are created for individuals, organizations and communities and for anyone who wants to know what they can do in their own lives to help protect themselves from unexpected events. There is a myth that disasters happen to others but in reality, they happen to everyone. It's just a matter of when and how well-prepared you are. The greater the level of awareness, communication and knowledge, the quicker one bounces back from adversity. The overall aim of Preparing for the Unexpected is to reduce the suffering, effects and impacts caused as a result of disasters and unexpected life events by increasing knowledge and awareness of Operational Resilience, Business Contingency, Disaster Planning, Crisis Management, and related activities.