Don Williams brings a unique perspective to the world of emergency management.  Having been a first responder and emergency management practitioner as well as a consultant,  I.T. industry executive, and high-tech CEO, Don understands the challenges associated with responding to natural and human-induced incidents, advising on and coordinating multi-agency planning and training activities, and applying a wide range of technology to optimize organizational emergency preparedness and response capabilities. 

Don’s direct operational experience includes:

• emergency program management (BC Emergency Program)
• search and rescue (air, ground, sea)
• emergency communications
• hazardous materials spill response
• oil spill cleanup
• remote initial attack wildfire fighting (U.S., BC, Yukon, NWT Forest Services)
• smoke jumping (parachuting)
• rappelling (Sky Spider technique)
• aerial operations