Tom Cotter, executive director of Healthcare Ready, a non-profit organization, dives into ways to facilitate solutions in the face of a disaster, including how to protect patient access to medication during these times of crisis.

Protecting Patient Access to Medication in the Midst of Crisis

From his first days as a rookie firefighter and emergency medical technician to his command of a company as a twenty-year veteran, Jeremy Norton has made regular, direct encounters with the sick, the dying, and the dead. In his memoir, Trauma Sponges: Dispatches from the Scarred Heart of Emergency Response, Norton documents the life of an emergency responder in Minneapolis, revealing the stark realities of humanity at its finest and its worst. Here, Norton is joined in conversation with colleagues: Captain Ricardo Anaya, Captain Shana York, and retired Captain Bridget Bender.


Jeremy Norton has been a firefighter/EMT with the Minneapolis Fire Department since 2000. He was born and raised in Washington, DC, and was a high school teacher in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He taught creative writing at the Loft Literary Center before joining the MFD.


Bridget Bender is a recently retired captain with the Minneapolis Fire Department.

Ricardo Anaya is a captain with the Minneapolis Fire Department and has been a Minneapolis firefighter since 2015.

Shana York is a longtime firefighter and captain with the Minneapolis Fire Department.


Trauma Sponges is available from University of Minnesota Press.

Emergency response and its significant toll.

Chuck Muizers on AI-powered emergency response: transforming command and control systems for crisis management.

AI - Powered Emergency Response  Transforming Command And Control Systems For Crisis Management

Sadhu Johnston/ Folk U - On January 12th, FolkU Friday was guest-hosted by Sadhu Johnston, who facilitated a discussion about rural resilience and emergency response. Joined in the station by Kate Maddigan, Eli McKenty, and Rex Weyler, this is a fascinating conversation about the confluence of emergency management and ecological protection, natural disasters and climate change, and the ways government, community, neighbourhood, and individual all play significant roles in rural resilience.

Folk U Radio is taking old school viral every Friday at 1 and Mondays at 6:30 p.m./Wednesday at 6 a.m. @CKTZ89.5FM or livestreamed at cortesradio.ca. Find repeats anytime at www.folku.ca/podcasts.

Folk U

housing, emergency management and resiliance

Jeremy Banks, Senior Product Manager with Carbyne, talks about Carbyne’s role in developing and implementing NG911 in centers across the world. He also teases what conference attendees might find at the booth. 

This is the second in our series highlighting the Partner and Platinum Sponsors of NAVIGATOR 2024 in Washington, D.C. 

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Learn more about Carbyne on their website: https://carbyne.com/company/about-us/

Carbyne: Relentless Innovation with Jeremy Banks

Listen as Papa Jim talks with CERT member Donna from Fire Team 3 about the Safety Fair. CERT's volunteer organization ensures the public safety of Clallam County in the event of an emergency and offer lovely insights to the community about emergency response.

CERT at the Sequim Public Safety Fair  10/04/2024

Tune in once again with PapaJim as he talks to CERT member Brian Pruitt from the Lost Mountain Fire Team 3. Get to know Brian from his military service, to why he joined CERT, and how to join yourself!

CERT - Brian Pruitt  11/15/2024

Hello and welcome to AI Tech News Today! I’m Aurora, and I’m here alongside my co-host Isabelle to keep you in the loop with the latest happenings in the world of Artificial Intelligence. Today is January fifth, twenty twenty-five, and we've got some interesting updates to share.

First up, significant changes coming from OpenAI. The company has announced a new feature called “ChatGPT Plus” that aims to provide users with enhanced performance and faster response times. This subscription-based service will offer priority access during peak times and additional features, transforming the way users engage with Artificial Intelligence. If you were excited about faster chat responses, this might be your ticket.

Next, we have an intriguing development from Microsoft. The tech giant has announced a major partnership with OpenAI to enhance the capabilities of the Microsoft Office suite. This means that popular applications like Word and Excel will soon incorporate smarter tools powered by Artificial Intelligence to help users automate tasks, generate content, and even offer data insights. Looks like your spreadsheets are about to get a lot friendlier!

Moving on, let's talk about AI ethics. The European Union has revealed its proposed regulations on Artificial Intelligence, aiming to ensure that AI technologies are developed and used responsibly. The new framework focuses on transparency, accountability, and protecting citizens’ rights in the growing use of AI. It's crucial that the tech industry pays attention, as these regulations could set standards worldwide.

In related news, Google has introduced new guidelines for the responsible use of AI in advertising. They are committed to minimizing bias and enhancing user benefits. The updates include stricter rules on data collection and algorithm transparency, which can undoubtedly lead to better and more ethical marketing practices. It’s about time we start seeing some responsibility in these practices.

Lastly, a fun piece of news: a group of researchers succeeded in creating a digital twin of Paris using Artificial Intelligence. This ambitious project allows city planners and researchers to simulate environmental changes, urban development, and even emergency response scenarios. Just think about all the sci-fi movies that envisioned cities of the future, and now it's actually taking shape!

That’s all for today's updates! Remember, the world of Artificial Intelligence is always evolving, and it’s essential to stay informed. Whether it's innovations, ethical considerations, or just creative projects, you can count on us to keep you up to date. Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll catch you next time on AI Tech News Today!

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Plus and Microsoft Partners with AI to Transform Office Suite

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Chuck Muizers is a Chief Operating Officer based in The Woodlands, Texas. Chuck has almost thirty years of experience in the National Security sector. This includes fifteen years of experience spent at the executive level in public and privately held companies. Currently, Mr. Muizers is occupied with several business ventures, including the COO of Skylla Engineering, CEO of ND2 Inc, and founding member of ExpFx LLC.

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