Micah Peterson
Albany,OR
Summary
Emergency management professional with over a decade of experience supporting disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience across healthcare systems, voluntary agencies, emergency medical services, wildfire incidents, and federally declared disasters. Currently supporting organization-wide emergency management within a complex healthcare system, and previously served in a regional leadership role with the American Red Cross. Demonstrated ability to coordinate with state and local partners, voluntary organizations, and community stakeholders while operating within ICS/NIMS frameworks. Brings a practical, field-informed approach to emergency management, recovery coordination, and community resilience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Management Specialist
Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics
Salem, USA
11.2024 - Current
- Developed, implemented, and maintained a comprehensive, all-hazards Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) addressing internal and external threats to healthcare operations.
- Led emergency preparedness planning for incidents including utility failures, natural disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, hazardous materials releases, radiation events, and security threats.
- Authored, updated, and maintained emergency management policies, procedures, and regulatory standard work to ensure continuous readiness and compliance.
- Provided training, guidance, and subject matter expertise to clinical and non-clinical departments, including instruction during new employee orientation and leadership education sessions.
- Ensured compliance with applicable local, state, regional, and national emergency preparedness regulations, standards, and healthcare accreditation requirements.
- Built and sustained partnerships with community agencies, public safety organizations, and regional healthcare partners to strengthen coordinated response capabilities.
- Represented the organization in city, county, and regional emergency planning committees, exercises, and healthcare coalitions.
- Supported a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that promoted preparedness, teamwork, and operational resilience across the organization.
Community Disaster Program Manager
American Red Cross
, USA
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Led disaster cycle services programs across preparedness, response, mass care, recovery, and readiness.
- Coordinated disaster response and recovery operations within assigned jurisdictions and supported out-of-region deployments.
- Assessed community readiness, identified capability gaps, and implemented strategies to strengthen local response capacity.
- Recruited, trained, and managed volunteer teams supporting disaster response and recovery operations.
- Developed disaster leadership volunteers reflective of the cultural and linguistic needs of served communities.
- Oversaw volunteer deployment readiness, training compliance, and operational performance.
- Built and maintained partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, vendors, and local leaders to enhance coordination and resource alignment.
- Served as primary disaster liaison to community stakeholders, strengthening cross-sector collaboration and trust.
- Integrated equity, cultural competency, and accessibility considerations into program design and service delivery.
- Evaluated program performance and operational trends to drive continuous improvement and increase community impact.
- Operated effectively in a matrix environment, balancing multiple priorities across staff and volunteer networks.
Commercial Truck Driver
Republic Services
, USA
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Safely operated residential collection vehicles in compliance with company safety standards and all state and federal regulations.
- Performed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and completed Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs), reporting defects and safety issues promptly.
- Navigated assigned routes efficiently using dispatch instructions, route sheets, and maps to ensure timely and complete service.
- Operated manual and automatic collection equipment, including lifts, loaders, and compactors, to collect and dispose of waste at designated facilities.
- Provided courteous, professional customer service while interacting with residents, dispatch, and coworkers.
- Identified and tagged unacceptable or non-compliant waste containers and monitored loads for prohibited materials.
- Responded to and cleaned accidental spills, maintaining safety and cleanliness at service locations and disposal sites.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and operational readiness throughout shifts.
- Completed required productivity, route, and safety documentation accurately and on time.
- Actively participated in ReSOP and followed all company policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
, USA
09.2011 - 09.2021
- Responded to 911 emergency calls to assess, treat, stabilize, and transport patients, delivering high-quality pre-hospital care in urban, rural, and wilderness environments.
- Operated 911 ambulances safely under emergency and non-emergency conditions in compliance with state regulations and AMR policies.
- Provided medical support during wildland fire deployments as fire line medical personnel, delivering care in austere, high-risk environments.
- Served on AMR’s FEMA Emergency Response Team, deploying for hurricane response and large-scale population evacuations.
- Collaborated with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care and scene safety.
- Utilized EMS protocols, medical equipment, and life-support techniques to manage trauma, medical, and environmental emergencies.
- Completed accurate patient care reports and operational documentation while maintaining patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained ambulance readiness, including equipment checks, restocking, and vehicle cleanliness.
- Performed effectively under high stress, physical demands, and rapidly changing incident conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security & Emergency Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
08-2023
Licence - EMT
National Institute of Technical Instruction
Clackamas, OR08-2011
Skills
- Emergency Preparedness
- Response & Recovery
- Voluntary Agency & Community Coordination
- Incident Command System (ICS / HICS / NIMS)
- Emergency Operations & Recovery Planning
- Disaster Recovery & Long-Term Community Support
- Training
- Exercises & After-Action Improvement
- Healthcare & Community Emergency Management
- Hazardous Materials & Safety Operations
- Interagency Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Program Coordination
- Tracking & Documentation
Certification
Incident Command System & NIMS
• ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400
• IS-700 – National Incident Management System
• S-800 – National Response Framework
• Oregon Health Authority – Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) Training
• Emergency Management, Exercises & Recovery
• IS-230 – Fundamentals of Emergency Management
• IS-120 – Introduction to Exercises
• IS-130 – How to Be an Exercise Evaluator
• IS-360 – Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents
• FEMA Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents (24 hours)
• Overview of Mass Fatality Management
Hazardous Materials, Safety & Security
• HAZWOPER – 40 Hour Certification
• IS-5 – Introduction to Hazardous Materials
• Medical Management of CBRNE Events
• OSHA Accident Investigation
• OSHA Hazard Identification and Control
• CISA Active Shooter Preparedness
Wildland Fire & Incident Operations
• S-130 Firefighter Training
• S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
• L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• I-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (32 hours)
• ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400
• IS-700 – National Incident Management System
• S-800 – National Response Framework
• Oregon Health Authority – Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) Training
• Emergency Management, Exercises & Recovery
• IS-230 – Fundamentals of Emergency Management
• IS-120 – Introduction to Exercises
• IS-130 – How to Be an Exercise Evaluator
• IS-360 – Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents
• FEMA Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents (24 hours)
• Overview of Mass Fatality Management
Hazardous Materials, Safety & Security
• HAZWOPER – 40 Hour Certification
• IS-5 – Introduction to Hazardous Materials
• Medical Management of CBRNE Events
• OSHA Accident Investigation
• OSHA Hazard Identification and Control
• CISA Active Shooter Preparedness
Wildland Fire & Incident Operations
• S-130 Firefighter Training
• S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
• L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• I-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (32 hours)
Key Qualifications
- Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery
- Voluntary Agency & Community Coordination
- Incident Command System (ICS / HICS / NIMS)
- Emergency Operations & Recovery Planning
- Disaster Recovery & Long-Term Community Support
- Training, Exercises & After-Action Improvement
- Healthcare & Community Emergency Management
- Hazardous Materials & Safety Operations
- Interagency Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Program Coordination, Tracking & Documentation
Timeline
Emergency Management Specialist
Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics
11.2024 - Current
Community Disaster Program Manager
American Red Cross
01.2023 - 10.2024
Commercial Truck Driver
Republic Services
09.2021 - 03.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
09.2011 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security & Emergency Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Licence - EMT
National Institute of Technical Instruction