Beginner: Beyond the Binder: Secrets to Exciting Drills and Next-Level Camp Preparation
Are you tired of binder-based plans and boring, pointless drills? This introductory session is your permission slip to ditch the “paper planning” and embrace a truly proactive approach!
Led by Outdoor Hospitality Disaster Preparedness Expert, World-Class Trainer and FEMA Master of Exercise Patrick Hardy, this course is designed for campground managers of all experience levels who are ready to transform their camp’s safety culture. You will learn the foundational principles of the Crisis Creation Chain (C3), and more importantly, you will discover Patrick’s secrets to running exciting, realistic, and highly effective drills that are never boring or stupid. We will move beyond checklists to give your staff the actual confidence and capability they need. This is the essential first step to turning your biggest risks into your biggest strengths.
A lifelong adventurer and disaster preparedness expert, Patrick has done it all – from evacuating 250 cats in under 2 hours to breaking a world record with 30 straight hours of CPR. He’s not your average prepper – he’s the guy who makes boring topics unforgettable and shows you how to turn any disruption into an opportunity to grow.
Armed with world-class certifications and an unstoppable sense of humor, Patrick brings stories, science, and a little bit of swagger to every talk he gives. So whether you’re a Fortune 500 company or a curious first responder, get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about disaster preparedness.
