Norm Wrona, EMTP, MEP, PCP
Emergency Operations Specialist at Red Gate Group- Claim this Profile
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I have had the opportunity to work with Norm on numerous DoD National Guard Exercises which incorporated concepts for Defense Support of Civilian Authorities (DSCA). During these exercises Norm exhibited great professionalism in coaching, teaching and mentoring these military units. His advise was always welcome and spot on for the situation. I would recommend Norm for any DHS/ICS exercise and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again. Michael Miller; NREMTP Exercise Planner Joint Interagency Training and Education Center
Norm is an understated, quiet professional who puts his team and the patients being served by his team first and foremost. While working for Norm during a two-week deployment in Texas I served directly under Norm on the night shift at FMS Tyler, Texas. Any issues that needed to be resolved were attended to immediately. There were difficulties with billeting during Hurricanes Gistav and Ike becuase of evacuee housing needs and Norm was able to resolve these difficulties in a way that provided housing for me and my team mates without adversely impacting evacuee housing. Norm negotiated with Fedeal, State and Local agencies to insure that logitical support for FMS operations exceeded expectations. I would go out the door anytime with Norm in command.
I have had the opportunity to work with Norm on numerous DoD National Guard Exercises which incorporated concepts for Defense Support of Civilian Authorities (DSCA). During these exercises Norm exhibited great professionalism in coaching, teaching and mentoring these military units. His advise was always welcome and spot on for the situation. I would recommend Norm for any DHS/ICS exercise and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again. Michael Miller; NREMTP Exercise Planner Joint Interagency Training and Education Center
Norm is an understated, quiet professional who puts his team and the patients being served by his team first and foremost. While working for Norm during a two-week deployment in Texas I served directly under Norm on the night shift at FMS Tyler, Texas. Any issues that needed to be resolved were attended to immediately. There were difficulties with billeting during Hurricanes Gistav and Ike becuase of evacuee housing needs and Norm was able to resolve these difficulties in a way that provided housing for me and my team mates without adversely impacting evacuee housing. Norm negotiated with Fedeal, State and Local agencies to insure that logitical support for FMS operations exceeded expectations. I would go out the door anytime with Norm in command.
I have had the opportunity to work with Norm on numerous DoD National Guard Exercises which incorporated concepts for Defense Support of Civilian Authorities (DSCA). During these exercises Norm exhibited great professionalism in coaching, teaching and mentoring these military units. His advise was always welcome and spot on for the situation. I would recommend Norm for any DHS/ICS exercise and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again. Michael Miller; NREMTP Exercise Planner Joint Interagency Training and Education Center
Norm is an understated, quiet professional who puts his team and the patients being served by his team first and foremost. While working for Norm during a two-week deployment in Texas I served directly under Norm on the night shift at FMS Tyler, Texas. Any issues that needed to be resolved were attended to immediately. There were difficulties with billeting during Hurricanes Gistav and Ike becuase of evacuee housing needs and Norm was able to resolve these difficulties in a way that provided housing for me and my team mates without adversely impacting evacuee housing. Norm negotiated with Fedeal, State and Local agencies to insure that logitical support for FMS operations exceeded expectations. I would go out the door anytime with Norm in command.
I have had the opportunity to work with Norm on numerous DoD National Guard Exercises which incorporated concepts for Defense Support of Civilian Authorities (DSCA). During these exercises Norm exhibited great professionalism in coaching, teaching and mentoring these military units. His advise was always welcome and spot on for the situation. I would recommend Norm for any DHS/ICS exercise and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again. Michael Miller; NREMTP Exercise Planner Joint Interagency Training and Education Center
Norm is an understated, quiet professional who puts his team and the patients being served by his team first and foremost. While working for Norm during a two-week deployment in Texas I served directly under Norm on the night shift at FMS Tyler, Texas. Any issues that needed to be resolved were attended to immediately. There were difficulties with billeting during Hurricanes Gistav and Ike becuase of evacuee housing needs and Norm was able to resolve these difficulties in a way that provided housing for me and my team mates without adversely impacting evacuee housing. Norm negotiated with Fedeal, State and Local agencies to insure that logitical support for FMS operations exceeded expectations. I would go out the door anytime with Norm in command.
Credentials
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Professional Continuity Practitioner
FEMAJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Development Series
FEMA/EMIJul, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Master Exercise Practitioner
DHS/FEMAApr, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Paramedic
State of FloridaMay, 1985- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Hazardous Materials Life Support Instructor
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All Hazards IMT Planning Section Chief Instructor
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All Hazards IMT Incident Commander Instructor
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All Hazards IMT Operations Section Chief Instructor
EMI/FEMA -
HSEEP Instructor
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ICS Instructor
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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor Instructor
DHS/FEMA/EMI
Experience
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Red Gate
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Emergency Operations Specialist
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Dec 2018 - Present
On contract with Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)/J10 - Fort Belvoir, VA. Provide All-Hazards Balanced Survivability Assessments (BSA) for assets world-wide. Formally on the DHS/CISA contract with Red Gate as an Operational Planner..
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FEMA
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Instructor
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Aug 2013 - Present
Instructor for EMI's All Hazards Position Specific Training Program
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Member
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2006 - Present
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Team Commander
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Jun 1994 - Present
Team Leader of Federal Medical Response Team which provides disaster and mass casualty medical care in austere environments where the local infrastructure is severely compromised or completely destroyed (ex: Hurricane Katrina). Additional Federal appointments within DHHS/NDMS: MST Staff positions, up to that of MST Commander in NDMS Management Support Team (MST) deployments, which serves as the C3 for Response Team Mission activations
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IIF Data Solutions
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Incident Command/Area Command SME
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2019
Provide subject matter expertise in Area Command for the National Guard Bureau/Homeland Response Force (NGB/HRF) External Evaluations. Act as a civilian role player within the Area Command to train and assess the HRF’s ability to interact with civilian authorities during a large-scale natural or man-made Incident of National Significance.
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Senior Associate
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Oct 2014 - Sep 2018
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Senior Consultant
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2007 - Apr 2018
WCFDS is a 501(c) Non-Proft corporation based in the Tampa Bay, Fl area dedicated to providing disaster relief services, training, and project management in the fields of emergency management, disaster medical response, medical surge during a mass casualty event.
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Florida Health
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Operations Manager - State Medical Response Team Region IV
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2007 - Aug 2017
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HCI | integrated solutions
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United States
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Facilities Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Consultant
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Feb 2012 - Jul 2014
Incident and Area Command SME
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Dewberry
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United States
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Engineering Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Management SME (on Call)
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Sep 2010 - Jul 2014
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ManTech
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Management SME (On-call)
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Jun 2009 - Mar 2012
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Paramedic
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Dec 1983 - Aug 2010
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Education
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2011 - 2013
Saint Petersburg College
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Public Safety Administration -
1978 - 1981
University of South Florida
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2012 -
EMI
Master Exercise Practitioner, Training and Exercises
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