Click the Links below for details on different sessions offered at BRC 2025
1) Program at a glance
Full Program Session Descriptions
2) Training Outline and information
Detailed focus session descriptions for EOC Section
3) Community Recovery Tour information
BRC Conference Training Day
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
📍 Format: Choose one of three full-day training streams. Participants stay in their selected stream for the entire day.
🔹 Stream 1: Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Practical Training
Morning: Focus Sessions (Choose One)
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Planning Section – Steve Newton
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Operations Section – Kevin Skrepnek
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Finance & Logistics – Sandy Miller
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EOC Director – Greg Solecki
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Information & Liaison – Ben Morgan
Detailed focus session descriptions for the EOC sections available here.
Afternoon: Team Scenario Exercise
Participants are grouped into cohorts to apply morning learnings in a hands-on, scenario-based exercise.
🔹 Stream 2: Wellness-Centred Emergency Management
Morning Session: Cultivating Safe Spaces: Wellness Centred Emergency Management
Building Bridges through the Cultivation of Safe Spaces
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Facilitators: Kayla Pepper & Ian Foss
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Overview: Introduces the Cultivating Safe Spaces (CSS) Framework—a trauma-informed leadership model for fostering emotional safety and resilience in emergency management.
Afternoon Session:
Re-Energizing an Exhausted EOC Team & Reducing Burnout
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Facilitator: Sybille Sanderson
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Overview: Learn and experience five practical techniques (including EFT Tapping and Energy Medicine) to combat burnout and enhance decision-making during prolonged emergencies.
🔹 Stream 3: Business Continuity Training
Full-Day Workshop:
Building Resilience: Business Continuity Planning for Local Governments
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Facilitator: Clive Lunn, Acredo Consulting Inc.
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Overview: Develop a tailored business continuity program, measure impact, and create an operational roadmap for crisis response and recovery.
About the Program
Join us for a dynamic and interactive conference program that not only educates but also empowers you to make an impact in your community and organization.
Conference Tracks
Our thoughtfully curated conference tracks link sessions together, allowing for a progressive and cohesive learning experience. Each session builds on the previous one, deepening your understanding and enhancing your skills as you move through the track. This structure ensures that by the end of the conference, you have a well-rounded grasp of the topics covered.
Stand-Alone Sessions
In addition to our integrated tracks, we offer a variety of stand-alone sessions. These sessions are perfect for those who want to delve into specific topics of interest without the commitment to a full track. They provide flexibility and allow you to customize your conference experience according to your individual needs and preferences.
Dedicated Application Time
We believe in the importance of not just learning but also applying new knowledge and skills. That’s why our program includes dedicated time slots for you to apply the lessons and tools you've acquired. These practical sessions are designed to help you integrate what you've learned into your professional practice, ensuring that you leave the conference with actionable insights and strategies.
Networking Opportunities
Connecting with peers and industry leaders is a key component of our conference. We provide ample networking opportunities throughout the event, including structured networking sessions, social gatherings, and informal meetups. These opportunities are designed to help you build valuable relationships, exchange ideas, and collaborate with others who share your passion for building resilient communities.