Episode 1 - Rich Rotanz Discusses his FDNY and Emergency Management Service, The Northeast Blackout, and EOC Operations 5 Minutes to Chaos

Introduction

Dr. Rich Rotanz is president of the Emergency Management consulting firm, Rotanz & Associates, an adviser to maritime engineering company, Sea-Away, and Chief Advisory Officer with Maptelligent.

 

Rich served in the following roles along the path of an extensive career of service:


Program Manager, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene


Executive Director, Applied Science Foundation Homeland Security (an economic development-research facility and
Regional Command Center)


Special adviser for the Provost at Adelphi University in developing their master’s degree in Emergency Management


Founding Commissioner, Nassau County Office of Emergency Management


Deputy Commissioner, NYC Office of Emergency Management, overseeing emergency planning and research and directing EOC
operations (especially during 9/11) 


FDNY as company commander with special units such safety command, research and special rescue units



Education


PhD, Public Policy Administration, specializing in Homeland Security and Operations
Master of Science, Protection Management



Contact Information


LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-rotanz-phd-73576b6/


Email rich@rotanzandassociates.com