LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast

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The LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training is a nationally recognized center for emergency preparedness and response training. We have provided high-quality, federally-certified training to America’s emergency responders on prevention, response and recovery from complex threats since 1998. This project was supported by Cooperative Agreement Numbers EMW-2022-CA-00021 and EMW-2023-CA-05051 administered by DHS/FEMA. Points of view or opinions expressed in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position or policies of DHS/FEMA.

  1. 04/15/2025

    Importance of Integration at an Active Threat Incident: Reunification

    This is the final episode in our three-part series on active threat integration with Jeff Borkowski, James Sellers, and Sam Shurley. This episode covers the reunification stage of an integrated response to a threat, including the importance of communication with the public, potential challenges during the reunification process, and how agencies can prepare for this stage ahead of time. This series references modules or topics taught in LSU NCBRT/ACE’s Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) and Critical Decision Making for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (CCTA) class. Find more information on the ATIRC training here, and learn more about the CCTA course here.

    17 min

  2. 04/15/2025

    Importance of Integration at an Active Threat Incident: Staging

    This is the second of three episodes on active threat integration with Jeff Borkowski, James Sellers, and Sam Shurley. In this episode, we talk about what integration actually looks like during active threat response, including the challenges agencies may face and the roles/responsibilities of staging managers. This series references modules or topics taught in LSU NCBRT/ACE’s Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) and Critical Decision Making for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (CCTA) class. Find more information on the ATIRC training here, and learn more about the CCTA course here.

    22 min

  3. 04/15/2025

    Importance of Integration at an Active Threat Incident: Before the Incident

    This podcast is the first in a three-part series on integration of responder disciplines during an active threat with subject matter experts Jeff Borkowski, James Sellers, and Sam Shurley. In this episode, we discuss effective pre-planning and pre-incident communication, identifying key stakeholders, and barriers to building strong relationships between agencies. This series references modules or topics taught in LSU NCBRT/ACE’s Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) and Critical Decision Making for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (CCTA) class. Find more information on the ATIRC training here, and learn more about the CCTA course here.

    32 min

  4. 03/25/2025

    On-Scene Buildout: Key Response Elements

    This is our third and final podcast about the Incident Command System with NCBRT/ACE instructors and subject matter experts Todd Short and Sam Shurley. In this episode, we talk about elements responders should keep in mind when they arrive on scene to contribute to a successful ICS structure, how to communicate with other teams on scene, and how to train to prepare for a wide-scale response to a threat.

    25 min

  5. 03/11/2025

    On-Scene Buildout: ICS Structure

    In this week’s episode of the podcast, we continue our conversation about the Incident Command System with NCBRT/ACE instructors and subject matter experts Todd Short and Sam Shurley about the use of the Incident Command System for on-scene response buildout. Today, we discuss the ICS framework; how to take command as the first responder on scene, considerations for working with local leaders, emergency operations centers, EMS, and other stakeholders; and more. The third and final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, March 25th.

    29 min

  6. 02/18/2025

    On-Scene Buildout: What is ICS?

    On today’s podcast, we talk to NCBRT/ACE instructors and subject matter experts Todd Short and Sam Shurley about the use of the Incident Command System for on-scene response buildout. In this first of three episodes, we discuss what ICS is, the importance of developing an integrated ICS among responder disciplines, and the vital role law enforcement plays in establishing an ICS during an initial response to a mass casualty incident. The second episode in this series will air on Tuesday, March 4th

    34 min

  7. 02/04/2025

    Professional Feedback: How Do I Implement It?

    Today’s podcast episode is the third and final in our series on organizational and instructional feedback with LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter experts Roy Bethge and Debi Price. In this episode, we explore how organizations can implement feedback systems, barriers to implementing opportunities for feedback, and how the impact of feedback culture can be measured over time.

    17 min

  8. 01/21/2025

    Professional Feedback: Why Is It Important?

    This is the second of three episodes in our series on organizational and instructional feedback. In this episode, LSU NCBRT/ACE instructors and subject matter experts Roy Bethge and Debi Price discuss how feedback drives professional development and career advancement, how feedback shapes workplaces, and why having a system for feedback is essential for organizations. The third and final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, February 4th

    19 min
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The LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training is a nationally recognized center for emergency preparedness and response training. We have provided high-quality, federally-certified training to America’s emergency responders on prevention, response and recovery from complex threats since 1998. This project was supported by Cooperative Agreement Numbers EMW-2022-CA-00021 and EMW-2023-CA-05051 administered by DHS/FEMA. Points of view or opinions expressed in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position or policies of DHS/FEMA.

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