Hand crafted Laguna Beach

Hand Crafted Fine Art, Ceramics, Jewelry and more Hand crafted unique art pieces created by Laguna Beach an...

Michael Webster Bio/Resume

 Michael Webster 301 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Ph. (949) 697-5676. E-mail mvwsr@aol.com
I am currently employed at the Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) as an Emergency Manager for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

I also as you will see was with the United States Civil Defense Assoc. for many years. During that time I was an Emergency Manager of every type of disaster incidents around the world. I’m a member in good standing with the  International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and InfraGard

I have extensive background in many aspects of Emergency Management.. My deep experience includes: Preparedness, Protection, Response, Recovery, planning, Training and Mitigation. I have a certification and hold the OSHA EM 385-1-1 certification  OSHA 500, plus first aid & CPR certified, through the University Of San Diego.  I have experience in recovery after an incident  debris. clean up and rebuild along with reducing employer and subcontractor accident related costs leading to a potential decline in productivity. Future workplace inspections, accident Investigations, training and coaching in accordance with City, County and Federal regulations, worker compensation hearing representative, combined with years of Union negotiation experience would be a great fit for a forward thinking City, County, corporation or private organization.. 

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding my attached resume.  You can contact me at (949) 697-5676 or via email at mvwsr@aol.com.

Warmest Regards,

Michael V. Webster

Reservist - Safety Advisor (SFA)

Disaster Safety Cadre

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

202-704-9235

Email:   Michael.webster@fema.dhs.gov

Mr. Webster has held the following positions during varies emergency disaster safety operations over the years.
 Command : He set the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and had overall responsibility for the incident.
Operations: He conducted operations to reach the incident objectives, established  tactics and directed all operational resources.
Planning: He supported the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation.
Must have minimum OSHA 500, plus first aid & CPR certified 
HE  haS extensive experience with workers compensation 

Ability to work unsupervised 

Accurately compile necessary forms, data, and reports as required by local, state & federal regulations 

Educate others of required activities to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished 

Maintain and manage all resources required (related paperwork, support personnel, etc.) 

Experience handling accident reports, claims AND WORKERS COMP 

Interacts effectively with internal and external personnel to facilitate job progress 

Assist in emergency treatments and rescues if needed 

Skilled in prioritizing, organization and time management 

 possesses a valid driver’s license & have an acceptable and a clean driving record 

Strong employment stability 

Logistics : Mr. Webster arranged for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives. Mr. Webster has completed his 40 hour OSHA EM 385-1-1 certification through the University Of San Diego.  Mr. Webster holds a current OSHA acknowledgement card that proves he has successfully completed a 30 hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in Construction Safety and Health. # 34-600933991. The above certifications meet U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, OSHA and other Federal and State specifications.

I was formerly with the United States Civil defense Assoc. (USCDA) from 1996 to 2015. I acted as an emergency manager for USCDA. I was the Emergency Manager for the USCDA and in later years supervised on site health and safety officer safety at disasters. I was in charge of mitigation of life threatening emergencies including search and rescue, disasters, major relief efforts, oversaw reconstruction and clean up after disasters. With billions in damages from disasters and billions was the cost for recovery, including clean-up and reconstruction. I participated directly or indirectly in disaster, safety, relief and humanitarian aid around the world. I have participated directly in disaster relief around the world sense 1985, first as a volunteer Emergency manager than as an official Emergency Manager and as an On Site Health and Safety officer with USCDA...
Mr. Webster was in charge of managing all workers on site and as On Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), and previously served as “Qualified Person’s” and “Competent Person” he has experience with working in the specialized fields within the construction industry for several years.
Mr. Webster has a background and experience as an  Emergency Management Specialist and Instructor, an on site safety and health officer, an Emergency Medical Tec (EMT), Construction Program Manager, Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Equipment, Sanitation, Medical and First Aid, Hazardous or Toxic Agents And Environments, Lighting, Accident Prevention, Fire Prevention and Protection, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Control of Hazardous Energy, Hand And power Tools, Material Handling, Storage and Disposal, Rigging, Load Handling Equipment (LHE), Conveyors, Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment, Floating Plant and Marine Activities, Pressurized Equipment and Systems, Fall Protection, Work Platforms and Scaffolding, Demolition, Renovation, and Re- Occupancy, Safe Access, Excavations and Trenching, Underground Construction (Tunnels), Shafts and Caissons, Concrete, Masonry, Roofing and Residential Construction, Steel Erection, Blasting, Diving Operations, Tree Maintenance and removal, Airfield and Aircraft Operations, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Confined Space Entry,  a Wildland Fire fighter and Instructor, Mr. Webster was with the United States Civil defense Assoc.. Mr. Webster supervised on site mitigation of life threatening emergencies including disasters and major relief efforts both here at home, and around the world.
Mr. Webster was a  “Safety Officer Consultant” From 1978 to 1995, Consulting companies on job safety issues, during that period  trained American Indian workers who where to work on the construction and operation of the $395 Million Mescalero Apache Casino the  “Inn of the Mountain Gods”  aimed at helping to improve the living and working conditions and the lives of American Indians on reservations, Mr. Webster also trained the Mescalero Apache Indians on Community Emergency Response Team (CERT in the state of New Mexico. Under the direction of Wendell Chino Chief of the Mescalero Apache Indians of New Mexico.

Mr. Webster was the “Safety and health Officer” as consultant for the pre design and operation of the Alaska Pipeline project. From 1975 to 1977 through the Teamsters Union and the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. Mr. Webster, supervised during the design and pre construction of the first pipe of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System. Actual construction began March 27, 1975 and was completed May 31, 1977.The over all cost to build: was $10 billion. At the time It was the largest privately funded man made construction project of all time. Mr. Webster established and performed the following duties. Personally or through subordinates, field staff, and sub-contractors. Monitored proposed workplace activities to ensure that workers would comply with all current and future company policies and government safety regulations during the project life. Collaborated on proposed policy development, safety inspections, safety training and compliance with the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Negotiated contracts with trade unions pertaining to trade contracts with sub-contractors.

Mr. Webster as a young man was a "Ship & Dock Safety Stewart" oversaw safety issues as dispatched through Longshoremen’s Local 13 as an extra from 1973 to 1975 at The Pacific Maritime Association PMA, at one of the largest harbor operations in the world handling tens of thousands of tons of fright annually. PMA represents cargo carriers, terminal operators and stevedoring companies, both in the Los Angeles harbor and docks at the water fronts of San Pedro, Wilmington and Long Beach California.

Established Safety Policies

Mr. Webster has developed proposed safety policies helping employer and subs to reduce accident-related costs and prevention losses due to a decline in productivity. Future workplace inspections, accident Investigations, training and coaching, and regulatory compliance.

1985 - Reno Nevada Aircraft Disaster: Private Crash Investigator •1985 - Dallas Texas Aircraft Disaster: Private Crash Investigator •1985 - Mexico City Earthquake: USCDA  •1985 - Gusman Mexico Earthquake: USCDA •1985 - Costa Rica Mud Slide: USCDA •1985 - Columbia South America Volcano and Mud Slide: USCDA •1988 - Yellowstone National Park, Fire Storm: USCDA •1998 - Hurricane Josephine Mexico: USCDA •1998 - Hurricane Mitch, Central America: USCDA •1999 - Columbia Earthquake: USCDA •1999 - Albanian Refugee Crisis: USCDA •2001 - New York Ground Zero WTC #2: USCDA •2001 - Afghan refugee relief effort: USCDA •2001 - Cuba Hurricane Michelle: USCDA •2002 - Kenya / Rwanda Volcano: USHD •2003 - Iran Earthquake USCDA •2004 - Pakistan Emergency Earthquake Relief USCDA •2004 - Caribbean Hurricanes Ivan & Jeanne USCDA •2004-2005 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Asia Tsunami USCDA – 2005 Hurricane Katrina USCDA – 2007 California wildfires USCDA – 2010 Haiti earthquake USCDA – 2011 Fukushima Japan nuclear disaster USCDA – 2012 Issac Gulf Coast Hurricane USCDA – 2012 Hurricane  Sandy USCDA – 2013 Lost hikers Orange County California, Ceveland National Forest, Trabuco Creek area USCDA – 2013 Yosemite Rim Fire USCDA – 2013 Colorado flooding USCDA – 2013 Philippines Hurricane relief Typhoon Haiyan USCDA – 2012 Arizona severe storms and flooding USCDA – 2014 New Mexico severe storms and flooding USCDA – 2015 Nepal & countryside earthquakes USCDA – 2015 Texas severe storms, tornadoes and flooding USCDA.

Some affiliations past and present include:

Dept. Of Homeland Security (DHS) as Emergency Management for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) InfraGard •United States Civil Defense Assoc. Commission (National Life Appointment) •United States Civil Defense Chairman and National Commander four star General •United States Homeland Defense Association (Commander) Rank LT. General. •International Emergency Preparedness Centre (Co-Founder) •Past President of a local United States Civil Defense unit holding the rank of LTG. with the National Association. Commandant,  International Association of Emergency Managers, Emergency Managers Global Forum •  Emergency Preparedness Consultants / Trainers Group,  Emergency Management Networking, Emergency Management, Director of the Alaska Independent Oil & Gas Association. •Administrative Assistant to the President Of the Alaska State Senate. •Executive Director of the Federated Employers of Nevada •Life member- Oxford Club •Director- Medical Systems, Inc. Doctor On Call (DOC) •Director- Paramedics On Call •World Trade Council •Member- Professional Financial Associates (Authorized PFA Registered Associate) •President of SOS International •Charter member-United States Defense Committee •Charter member-Central American Task Force •Member- American Civil Defense •Member- Trade Council •Member- Ambassadors Club •Member- International 20 30 Club •Member- American Red Cross •The Nature Conservancy •The National Trust for Historic Preservation •Cub Scout Master- Cub Scouts of America •Member- National Rifle Association (Award winning Recruiter) •Member- Woodmen of the World •Member- Anchorage, El Paso, Tucson, Laguna Beach, and South Orange County C of C. •Workers Compensation Appeals Board State of California Hearing Representative •Sustaining Associate Member of "The California Applicants Attorneys Association" •Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council Red Flag Patrol.
 Professional Certifications
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) EM 385-1- 1 UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO (USD)•UNTED STATES CIVIL DEFENSE (USCD) •FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYÝ (FEMA) •NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY (NFA) •CALIFORNIA SPECIALIZED TRAINING INSTITUTE (CSTI) •UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) •UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE (USFS) •SANTA MONICA COLLEGE (SMC) SAN MATEO COLLAGE•MCLE, LEGAL SPECIALIZATION AND PARALEGAL CREDIT BY THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA.  HEALTH & SAFETY INSTITUTE (HSI).
EM 385-1- 1 UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO.
IS-00035.17 FEMA Safety Orientation 2017
IS-00005.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials 2017
IS-00207 Overview of the FEMA Qualification System (FQS) and Qualification Review Boards (QRB’s) 2017 FEMA
Computer Cyber Security Training. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA
"IS-00100.b" entitled "Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100". 2017 FEMA
IS-00035.16 FEMA Safety Orientation 2016 FEMA
IS-00037.16 Managerial Safety and Health- FEMA •
EM 385 (OSHA) (USD)
BasicPlus CPR, First Aid for adults (HSI)
Bloodborne Pathogens (HSI)
Introduction to Emergency Management (FEMA)
•Emergency Program Manager (CSTI)
•Emergency Management USA (FEMA)
 •Terrorism (CSTI)
 •Emergency Response to Terrorism (NFA)
 •Terrorism Awareness Public & Private (USCD)
 •Terrorism search, rescue and recovery (USCD)
 •Terrorism and natural disaster Planning for Local Governments (USCD)
 •Emergency Management Aircraft Disaster (CSTI) San Mateo Collage
 •Preparedness Planning for a Nuclear Crisis (CSTI)
 •Exercise Design Course (CSTI)
 •Enhanced Exercise Design (CSTI)
 •Radiological Emergency Management (FEMA)
 •Emergency Medical Tech (USCD)
•Earthquake Preparedness (FEMA)
 •Nuclear Crisis and Civil Defense (FEMA)
 •Hazardous Materials Mitigation (USCD)
 •City, County & State Emergency Planning (USCD)
 •Community Emergency Response Team Instructor (CERT) (FEMA)
 •Emergency Management Professional Series & Instructor (USCD/FEMA
•Wildland Fire Incident Commander: Instructor Company Basic & Officer Academy (USCD)
 •Emergency Management of Terrorism (SMC)
•American Red Cross 1st Aid Instructor & CPR (USCD)
 •Authored CERT enhanced text book and Power point presentation Extra Credit (SMC)
 •Building For The Earth Quakes of tomorrow complying with executive order #12699 (FEMA)
•The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management (FEMA)
Numerous Certificate’s Of Attendance (as an Emergency Manager, “On Site Safety Officer OSHA and as a WCAB Hearing Rep) MCLE.

Mr. Webster participated and supervised  in the following disasters

1965 - 1968 ‚ Wildland hot shot fire fighter State of Alaska: BLM

1968 - Wildland hot shot fire fighter Alaska Kenai Forrest fire: BLM

1969 - Wildland hot shot fire fighter Alaska Mcgrath Fire- Hilatack: BLM

1985 - Reno Nevada Aircraft Disaster: Private Crash Investigators

1985 - Dallas Texas Aircraft Disaster: Private Crash Investigators

1985 - Mexico City Earthquake: USCDA

1985 - Gusman Mexico Earthquake: USCDA

1985 - Costa Rica Mud Slide: USCDA

1985 - Columbia South America Volcano and Mud Slide: USCDA

1988 - Yellowstone National Park, Fire Storm: USCDA

1998 - Hurricane Josephine Mexico: USCDA

1998 - Hurricane Mitch, Central America: USCDA

1999 - Columbia Earthquake: USCDA

1999 - Albanian Refugee Crisis: USCDA

2001 - New York Ground Zero WTC #2: USCDA

2001 - Afghan refugee relief effort: USCDA

2001 - Cuba Hurricane Michelle: USCDA

2002 - Kenya / Rwanda Volcano: USHD

2003 - Iran Earthquake USCDA

2004 - Pakistan Emergency Earthquake Relief USCDA

2004 - Caribbean Hurricanes Ivan & Jeanne USCDA

2004-2005 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Asia Tsunami USCDA

2005 - Hurricane Katrina USCDA

2007 -  California wildfires USCDA

2010 -  Haiti earthquake USCDA

2011 -  Fukushima Japan nuclear disaster USCDA

2012 - Issac Gulf Coast Hurricane USCDA

2012 - Hurricane Sandy USCDA

2013 - Lost hikers. Orange County California, Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Creek area USCDA.

2013 - Yosemite Rim Fire USCDA

2013- Colorado Flooding USCDA

2013 - Philippines Hurricane relief Typhoon Haiyan USCDA

2014 - Arizona Severe Storms and Flooding USCDA

2014 - New Mexico Severe Storms and Flooding USCDA

2015 - Nepal & countryside earthquakes USCDA

2015 - Texas & Oklahoma Severe storms, tornatoes and flooding USCDA

2016 - California Pilot Fire USCDA

2017 - Hurricane Harvey Texas & Louisiana USCDA

2017 - Hurricane IRMA Florida USCDA

2017 - Mexico earthquake 

2017 - Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico

2017-Thomas wildland fire storm California

2017-