At the 2025 Disaster Expo, Division Chief Kevin Fetterman from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) shares lessons learned from over 30 years in fire and disaster response.
From hurricanes in Florida to wildfires in California, Chief Fetterman highlights how the frequency and intensity of natural disasters continue to rise — and what we can all do to prepare.
He discusses:
• The growing severity of global disasters and what that means for local communities
• The need for innovation and advanced technology in emergency management
• How collaboration and coordination between local, state, and federal agencies save lives