William Peterson

William Peterson William (Bill) Peterson

Bill Peterson is Senior Consultant for Strategic Government Resources with lead responsibilities for fire, emergency medical and emergency management related executive searches. Bill also serves as the primary technical expert for operational assessments and management consulting in these fields.

Previously, he was appointed Regional Administrator of the US Department of Homeland Security's FEMA Region 6 in Denton, Texas, by President George W Bush.

Bill was responsible for the delivery of DHS/FEMA disaster response and recovery operations in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Bill is a founding member of the USA Branch of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), was elected to the International Council (Board of Directors) of the worldwide organisation in 1999, and to the post of International President in 2004.

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Climate blog: May 2015 worldwide weather extremes

In CRJ 10:4 Editorial Advisory Panel Member William Peterson reports on the continued drought in Calfornia, USA. Here, in his monthly blog, he looks back on a variety of record setting weather phenomena all across the globe.

Weather: its impact on society, emergency planning and response

Editorial Advisory Panel Member Bill Peterson introduces a regular blog on weather-related disasters, crisis preparedness and response

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News and Blogs

Valencia floods: How to prevent a disaster from becoming a public health crisis

November 2024: As Valencia, Spain, deals with the aftermaths of the flood, Óscar Zurriaga et al stress the importance of addressing immediate health risks, such as contaminated water, chemical exposure, and food security

Four global policies could eliminate 90 per cent of plastic waste and 30 per cent of linked carbon e

November 2024: A new study identifies four global policies that could cut plastic waste by 90 per cent and reduce plastic-related greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent, offering a clear roadmap ahead of key global negotiations

How crowdsourced mobile technology can help detect wildfires

November 2024: Researchers from the University of Southern California have developed a system that uses low-cost mobile phones to accurately detect wildfires minutes after they ignite

Study reveals potential for animal viruses to spill over to humans

November 2024: Researchers have identified a protein that arteriviruses use to enter host cells, raising concerns about the viruses' potential to infect humans

Valencia's floods and the consequences of short-sightedness

November 2024: The severe flooding around Valencia is undoubtedly tragic but not unexpected. This disaster raises questions: was it due to mismanagement of excess water, or was it a consequence of ignoring clear warning signs, asks Matt Minshall

Milipol Qatar 2024 successfully concludes

November 2024: More than 14,500 visitors and 360 official delegates attended the 15th edition of Milipol Qatar edition