In this episode of Beyond The Call, host Peter interviews Lori Hodges, an Emergency Management Leader with a background in paramedicine and firefighting.
Lori discusses her upbringing in rural Colorado, her early involvement with the Civil Air Patrol, and her transition into emergency services after helping a woman at a Grateful Dead concert.
She shares experiences from her time as a paramedic and firefighter, including dealing with trauma, handling major incidents, and coping with burnout.
Lori explains how she moved into emergency management, her educational path, and the lessons she learned about chaos theory and complexity theory, which shaped her approach to disaster management.
The episode highlights the importance of trust, continual learning, and the evolving role of technology, including AI, in emergency management.
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