Carlos Durden

About Carlos Durden

An experienced Emergency Manager and strong leader with twenty-six years of military and civilian experience, including Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Management and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, High Yield Explosives (CBRNE) defense program management. A former Emergency Management Director/Manager of twelve years for the US Air Force. Developed emergency operation and response planning documents covering preparedness, sheltering, response, hazard mitigation, and recovery. Implemented National Incident Management System (NIMS) requirements into planning publications and exercises. Provided solid analytical advice to senior leaders. Managed hazardous materials and programs consisting of emergency response, resource management, training, and publications development. An experience Emergency Operation Center (EOC) manager with over twenty real-world activations. Strong office managerial skills in overseeing office personnel, financial programs, including travel, training, developing, and justifying budget requirements.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager, Emergency Management

   Orange County Government

   Sep 2014 — Present

   Manages the EOC and coordinates emergency management functions with State and local governmental agencies and volunteer groups. Coordinates policies/procedures tailored to provide direction and ensure effectiveness in operations. Conducts plan reviews and makes content revisions to improve and strengthen of the content in the plans. Performs a broad range of special assignments directly related to emergency management functional responsibilities outlined within Chapter 252 of the Florida Statue. • Assist the Emergency Manager in supervising activities of the Emergency Operations Center. • Reviews emergency management plans of County Divisions, Departments, and Municipalities, to ensure plans are compatible with the CEMP. • Interprets policies necessary to comply with local, state, and federal law. Analyzes legislation, conduct researches and advises the Mayor of policy and procedural needs. • Acts as Emergency Manager in Emergency Manager absence. Orange County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainer and Citizen Corps program manager. • Manages the County Multi-Year training and exercise plan; work closely with State, community partners, public safety officials and volunteer organizations. • Develop, design, and deliver public information and outreach programs relating to disaster preparedness; work closely with the National Weather Service. • Design and implements emergency planning seminars for local businesses relating to emergency management. • Coordinates, design, facilitate and evaluate multi-jurisdictional exercise, which test response and recovery procedures. • Assists in the writing and processing of Federal and State grants.

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's degree, Disaster Preparedness

• Amerian Military University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Disaster and Emergency Management

  2008 — 2012