Keeping Things Cool with David Ronsen, President of Acela, Inc.

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-linksBoost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation!Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content!#emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices ---“Pivoting is not the end of the disruption process, but the next leg of your journey”.David Ronsen of Acela, Inc. knows this concept all too well as he continues to innovate in the world of emergency response. David has worked in or adjacent to emergency response for three decades. As such, he has pivoted specialties many times. From working as a firefighter to designing and constructing vehicles for firefighting, mining, oil, and gas, and later working with the VA during the COVID-19 Pandemic to construct and distribute morgue trailers, David says the importance of pivoting and reinventing yourself is key to continued success in any field, let alone Emergency Management and response.In this episode, David talks about how he developed, constructed, and distributed nearly 50 morgue trailers in just over a month during the pandemic. He also relates his journey from working on the frontlines to moving to contract work and later starting his own company, Acela, Inc. Major Endorsements: L3Harris's BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.comPropper Apparel: From the outdoors to the EOC, wear Propper. www.propper.comPaladin by Acela: Move into recovery with mobile MCI refrigerated morgues: www.paladinprepare.comImpulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: www.dobermanemg.com/impulseDoberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.comThe Readiness Lab Podcast Network: Disaster Tough Podcast is part of The Readiness Lab Podcast Network For sponsorship requests: [email protected] or visit our website: www.thereadinesslab.com