Maintaining a Constant State of Readiness
Any organization can benefit from operating at a high level of readiness.
Besides supporting employee safety and business continuity, it’s also critical for ensuring the resilience of the surrounding community.
In this episode, Justin McInnis, President and Elected CEO at Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR), explains how his team achieves and maintains a constant state of readiness through sufficient training, support, equipment, and resources for their employees and volunteers.
We discuss:
- How TEXSAR mentally and physically prepares volunteers for difficult missions
- On-site safety for search and rescue workers
- The importance of mental health support for the response community
- The long-term benefits of achieving a constant state of readiness
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here.
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