This interview with Regional Director of the Pikes Peak Office of Emergency Management, Jim Reid, was recorded on March 2, 2023. In this episode we discuss Jim’s history in emergency management, the value of a regional approach in a crisis, and why people working outside of emergency management should consider training in the field.
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