Our team
Based upon your organization's risk management needs, ESI will form a team of professionals to execute the project.
Mark Gillan
ESI CEO & Founder, NFPA Level III Instructor, ICS Canada Instructor
Mark Gillan, BBA, CFO, MIFireE
Mark leads the ESI team in conducting risk assessments, training, program, and plan review, exercise scenario development, exercise facilitation, and evaluation as well as compiling final After Action Review documentation and recommendations. Under Mark’s leadership, there have been six (6) Federal research and development projects conceived and executed by the ESI team. Service has been provided for various critical infrastructures, such as Port Saint John, Point Lepreau Generating Station, Canaport Liquefied Natural Gas, Saint John Energy, as well as corporations like Atlantic Potash, Mead Johnson Nutrition, and the Mosaic Company.
Mark has led teams of ESI personnel to assist corporations like Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Northwest Territories Power Corporation, and 7 Mi’kmaq communities in their resiliency strategy. Mark has conducted over 150 corporate validation exercises and evaluations in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and India. As lead evaluator, Mark has authored reports on behalf of clients for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Transport Canada. In 2014, Mark wrote the International Hazardous Materials Operations Plan under the International Emergency Management Assistance Compact (IEMAC) on behalf of Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and International Emergency Management Group (IEMG) members.
Prior to founding Emergency Solutions International, Mark served the City of Saint John Fire Department as an active firefighter, Hazardous Materials/CBRN-E technician. Mark finished his 26-year career with the Fire Service in the position of Deputy Chief and Director of the Saint John Emergency Management Organization. During his tenure in the Fire Service, Mark worked for over 8 years on the Rescue Squad. The focus of this team at fires was the search and rescue of trapped civilians. He was accommodated 5 times for civilian rescues.
As a Hazardous Materials Technician, he was chosen as one of the first firefighters in Canada to attend the country’s counter-terrorism program. As Divisional Chief in charge of Training, Mark was instrumental in designing and implementing the Saint John Fire Department’s “Save Our Own” program and Incident Command System. Mark has served as Incident Commander, Safety Officer, and Emergency Site Manager at a number of serious incidents. On several activations of the Saint John Emergency Management Organization, Mark has fulfilled the roles of Fire Services Representative and manager of the Emergency Operations Centre. From September 13-16, 2001, Mark assisted at Ground Zero in New York City. In the final year of service with the City of Saint John, he was the Director of Saint John Emergency Management Organization.
In relation to our nation’s preparedness: Mark has completed advanced training at CFB Suffield and has served through the Centre for Security Science as a Senior Special Advisor in the area of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive response. In this role Mark has successfully completed projects related to implementing Capability Based Planning within the public sector; specifically, in the areas of conducting Consolidated Risk Assessments through the identification of Full Spectrum Threat Scenarios. Further to the Consolidated Risk Assessments, Mark has facilitated and produced Capability Analysis/Gap Analysis within the provinces of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Mark obtained his Bachelor of Business degree in 1998 from the University of New Brunswick and has completed the Dalhousie University, Certificate in Incident Command, the Canadian Association of Fire Chief’s “Chief Fire Officer” designation (CFO), and the British: Institute of Fire Engineer’s “Member’s Level” designation (MIFireE) award. Mark has completed tactical programs at Texas A&M University, has studied Incident Command at the U.S. National Fire Academy, and also completed the Leadership in Crisis program at Harvard University.
Mariann Patstone
Chief Administrative Officer
Canadian Security Clearance:
(Level II)Mariann Patstone, BBA
Prior to joining Emergency Solutions International, Mariann spent 12 years as a project manager for a large oil refining company. In her role as the project manager, Mariann was responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of business process improvements, development of human resource practices, and the implementation of IT and telecommunications solutions for multi-million dollar projects. Mariann is currently the Business Manager for ESI and lends her project management expertise to special projects.
Jonathan Gillan
Manager of Training and Product Delivery
Jonathan Gillan, BBA
Jonathan joined ESI in 2020 after completing a degree in Business Administration at the University of New Brunswick Saint John campus with a dual focus in Marketing and Human Resource Management.
Jonathan is certified in Incident Command System (ICS) Canada to the Advanced I-400 level and is currently enrolled in the process of becoming a qualified ICS instructor. In 2021, Jonathan achieved his certification as a Marine Facility Security Officer (MFSO) and Medical First Responder (MFR). Further, he completed training in drone operation and search and rescue and photogrammetry from Volatus Aerospace, fulfilling Transport Canada requirements as a certified Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems license for Advanced Operations. Jonathan also holds a Canadian Security Clearance: Level II Secret.
In his role with ESI, Jonathan is responsible for the management of client training, administration of ESI’s ICS accreditation, exercise design, organizational logistics, as well as the marketing of ESI’s services and brand management.
ESI is pleased to support Jonathan in his commitment to serving those in need as he serves as the Deputy Logistics Coordinator in the New Brunswick Region of Team Rubicon Canada. Periodically, he is deployed on domestic and international disaster operations.
Recently, Jonathan has joined the Grand Bay-Westfield Fire Department, where he began his Firefighter I training and hopes to complete his Firefighter II level training.
Recently, Jonathan has joined the Grand Bay-Westfield Fire Department, where he began his Firefighter I training and hopes to complete his Firefighter II level training.
William (Bill) Todd
MBA PMP
Canadian Security Clearance:
(Level II)William (Bill) Todd, MBA PMP
Beginning in the early 1980’s, Bill has held a number of diverse and senior positions with the City of Saint John encompassing real estate management, housing planning, development and management, facility and space planning, information technology and systems management, public safety communications, emergency management and police administration.
He retired as Chief Administrative Officer for the Saint John Police Force in 2012. In 2013, he founded BGT Consultants Inc, a consulting firm specializing in project management, municipal government and public safety. BGT has undertaken and managed several projects: for the City of Fredericton (site evaluation, planning, design and construction of a new communications centre; planning and preparation for the integration with the New Brunswick Trunk Mobile Radio Network), for the Province of New Brunswick (review and evaluation of the delivery of 911; project management related to the implementation of the NBTMR); and several for the Saint John Police Force. BGT has also worked with Emergency Solutions International (ESI) on a variety ofprojects and initiatives.
Bill holds a Masters of Business Administration –Information Technology Management from Athabasca University and a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
Hailey McIntosh
Project Management and Marketing
Hailey began a career as an Early Childhood Educator in 2017. She decided to pursue a formal education in 2021 when she enrolled in post-secondary education at New Brunswick’s Community college in Saint John. She will earn her diploma in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing in the fall of 2023.
Hailey joined the ESI team in 2022 working as a Special Project Administrator. She has since been promoted to the position of Marketing Coordinator where her responsibilities include Social Media Engagement, Brand Development, and website management. In addition, Hailey lends her strong administrative skills to special projects supporting ESI to respond to current business needs.
Hailey, as a young professional, has taken the necessary initiatives to further develop her skills in the Business Administration and Marketing field to contribute and add value to the ESI team and their clients.
Bev Wilkins
Administrative Officer
Bev joined the ESI Team in August of 2024 and brings many years of administrative and management experience to the Team from a variety of roles.
Prior to joining ESI, Bev had retired from a large long-term care organization in Saint John where she held a variety of Management and Human Resources roles during her 21-year tenure. Her early career involved 18 years at a non-profit organization in a variety of roles with increasing responsibilities.
She has many years of experience in office management, administrative support, organizational operations, special events co-ordination/fundraising and human resources coordination. Bev holds certificates from the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) in Management Development and Human Resource Management.
In her role at ESI, Bev provides administrative support to the entire ESI Team and has begun assisting the instructors of the “Preparing for Workplace Violence” training. For 8.5 years Bev was a volunteer Auxiliary Police Constable with the Saint John Police Force, retiring in 2025. During her years with the SJPF, she received training in areas such as CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) and Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation Strategies. She has completed her ICS I-100, ICS I-402, and Scribing for Emergency Management certifications as well as the Level 1 – FireSmart Ambassador Training.
Troy McQuinn
Emergency Management Subject Matter Expert
Troy McQuinn, CEM, ABCP, DBCI, PCP
Troy's career in emergency services spans over 32 years, beginning as a paramedic and evolving through various roles. He is currently the Director responsible for Emergency Preparedness, Business Continuity, Risk Management, and Event Planning for the provincial ambulance and community healthcare delivery system in New Brunswick.
Since 2007, and throughout his tenure, he has advanced emergency plans to a highly developed state, fostering strong connections between the public safety and healthcare sectors for effective responses to both planned and unforeseen events. His role has involved managing significant occurrences such as the historic flooding of the Saint John River in 2008, 2018, and 2019, addressing healthcare challenges from global pandemics, and organizing medical response teams for large gatherings. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Troy notably led the corporate virtual Emergency Operations Center as Director.
In March 2020, Troy spearheaded the Incident Command team of the Provincial Rapid Outbreak Management Team (PROMT) in New Brunswick. This multiagency, multidisciplinary team swiftly responded to COVID-19 outbreaks within 24 hours of detecting an initial positive case in vulnerable population settings. The team achieved significant success in implementing rigorous public health measures, providing treatment to affected individuals on-site, and controlling COVID outbreaks in adult residential and long-term care facilities, thus minimizing the strain on hospital-based healthcare services.
Troy has many skills, qualifications and experiences that he brings to his emergency management work. During his career, he has accumulated awards and credentials, including:
- King Charles III Coronation Medal
- Motorola Award of Excellence in Emergency Preparedness
- Governor General's EMS Exemplary Service Award
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) with IAEM
- Associate Business Continuity Professional with DRI Canada
- Primary Care Paramedic
Melissa Martin
Fire Service Leader, Structural and Wildland Firefighter
In 2002 Melissa qualified as a Forest Technician from the Maritime College of Forest Technology in Fredericton. She then graduated from the Conservation Enforcement program at Holland College in PEI before being hired as an NB Conservation Enforcement Officer. In 2004 she was promoted to Assistant Enforcement Manager of New Brunswick. She then worked as a Type 1 Helitack crew member dropping into remote areas fighting forest fires in Alberta. She then enrolled in the Firefighter program at Seneca College in Toronto before returning to become a Firefighter in Saint John in 2008.
Melissa is now assigned to “The Fighting Fives” as a driver/operator of Ladder 5 in the City’s Old North End. In addition to L5, a 100-foot aerial truck, she is also a driver/operator of Ladder Tower 1, a 120-foot platform that runs out of S.J.F.D headquarters on Carmarthen Street. Arguably the most specialized and complex piece of equipment, Melissa is a skilled and competent operator, safely navigating the challenges of Saint John’s narrow and often congested streets. Recently Martin was one of 8 members accepted into the new SJFD professional development program, designed for career paths for those who may aspire to a role as Command Staff. If successful, Melissa has the potential to be the first female Chief Officer in Saint John Fire Department history.
During her free time, Martin enjoys running and has succeeded as an equestrian. She even represented New Brunswick in a national competition, excelling in dressage, stadium jumping, and cross-country events. In 2018, she undertook a challenging run up Mount Washington in New Hampshire to honour the mental health of First Responders.
Jim Fleming
Security and Law Enforcement Specialist
Jim Fleming, MSc , BEd
After graduating from the University of New Brunswick (F) with a Bachelor of Education in 1984, Jim attended the Atlantic Police Academy and was awarded the New Brunswick Chiefs of Police Award as the Top Cadet in 1986. In the fall of that year, Jim became a member of the Saint John Police Force and was immediately involved in the Force’s move to Community Policing specializing in Crime Reduction strategies, being recognized by the Uptown Saint John President’s Award for Public Service (2004), the NB Minister of Public Safety for Crime Prevention (2003, 2010, 2011), the NB Solicitor General Award for Innovation in Police Practices (2007), and the Francis Memorial Award for Excellence in Crime Prevention (2005).
Since 2010, Jim has served as the Staff Sergeant in charge of the SJPF Public Order Unit, having been accredited through the Toronto Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police; Public Order is responsible to oversee public safety and evacuation planning for any large crowd events, including demonstrations, parades, and outdoor festivals.
Prior to 2019, Jim functioned as the SJPF Emergency Tactical Commander (SWAT), and was responsible to coordinate a response to violence-related incidents, infrastructure protection, and working with the NB Emergency Response Interoperability Project. Most recently, Jim has been responsible for the re-start and supervision of the SJPF K-9 Unit, Emergency Measures (EMO) response, and Ground Search and Rescue coordination for the police.
In 2014, Jim was a Merit graduate from the University of Portsmouth (UK) with an MSc in Police Policy and Leadership, during which he undertook a study involving several Atlantic Canadian police services analyzing the effects of supervision and training upon how officers responded to violent incidents.
Marc Carey
NFPA Level II Instructor
With over 36 years of experience in the fire service, Marc Carey is a seasoned professional with extensive hands-on expertise in firefighting, hazardous materials response, and emergency management. A retired Captain from the Saint John Fire Department, Marc's career included leadership roles, such as Captain of Ladder 1, Acting District Chief, and Lieutenant of the Training Division. He spent 12 years with the department's Heavy Rescue Unit, gaining invaluable experience in complex and high-risk emergency scenarios.
Marc is a certified NFPA Level 1 Fire Instructor, Hazmat Technician, and Scott SCBA Field Service Technician. He was deeply involved in the selection process for the Saint John Fire Department's bunker gear and air pack programs, ensuring the equipment met the highest standards of safety and performance. He has also completed advanced programs in Fire Service Leadership and Fire Service Administration from Dalhousie University, further honing his expertise in fire service management.
Marc is also trained in Industrial Firefighting through the prestigious Texas A&M Engineering and Extension Service (TEEX), further broadening his ability to manage large-scale industrial fire incidents. Recently, he was certified as a Responding to the Interface (RTI) Instructor by the International Association of Firefighters, adding another dimension to his instructional and operational expertise in fire and rescue operations in wildland-urban interface areas.
As a key contributor to the New Brunswick Office of the Fire Marshal, Marc has served as an evaluator for the IFSAC Pro Board qualification process for provincial hazardous materials technicians, helping to maintain the integrity and standards of fire service training in the region.
In his current role with Emergency Services International (ESI), Marc delivers both theoretical and practical instruction in courses such as Master Streams, Save Our Own (Firefighter Self Rescue), Ladder Truck Operations, and Incident Command System (ICS). He also provides expert guidance as a Controller and Evaluator during large-scale emergency management exercises, ensuring first responders are well-prepared for real-world incidents.
Marc’s experience goes beyond technical training—having worked in one of Canada’s most industrial cities, Saint John, New Brunswick, and with its complex historic architecture, he has extensive experience managing high-risk situations in complicated structures. His hands-on knowledge of urban firefighting tactics is unparalleled, and his leadership in navigating hazardous environments has been vital to the safety of both responders and the community.
In addition to his firefighting and emergency management roles, Marc is an experienced coach and mentor. He has successfully coached the Team New Brunswick lacrosse team, as well as youth hockey and football, instilling teamwork, discipline, and leadership in the next generation.
Marc's career is a testament to his commitment to service, training, and preparing others to tackle complex emergency situations with skill and confidence.
Mike Carr
Instructor/Evaluator
Mike Carr, BSc, MDEM
Mike served with the City of Saint John Fire Department for 28 years retiring as the Deputy Fire Chief in 2022. During his first 10 years in fire operations, Mike worked on the Heavy Rescue Unit developing a specialty in technical rescue. In 2014, he was the lead in developing the SJFD Technical Rescue Team to address the diverse risk landscape of the city. He also served as a Hazardous Materials Technician with SJFD’s Regional HAZMAT Team. Fortunate enough to work primarily in busy firehouses, Mike gained experience on the front lines as a firefighter and Incident Commander. In 2015, Mike became a Chief Officer and the Manager of Saint John Emergency Management Organization. Mike facilitated SJEMO’s implementation of the Incident Command System in 2016. During his tenure, he participated in a host of emergency management responses including the 2015 State of Local Emergency Winter Storm, the 2017 Acadian Peninsula Ice Storm, several major industrial incidents, the 2018 and 2019 historical Saint John River Floods, the Covid-19 Pandemic, and a city-wide Cyber incident. For the final 3 years, Mike served as the Deputy Fire Chief managing half of the Operational Platoons, SJEMO, and Fire Prevention and Investigation.
Currently, Mike works in the Oil and Gas industry as a Manager of Emergency Management and Business Continuity covering three countries, focusing on training and exercising regulatory compliance mandates. He also leads their Incident Management Team for preparedness and response.
Mike remains engaged with the fire service through volunteering as a Training Officer in a local community. Areas of focus include rope rescue, confined space, vehicle extrication, RIT, Command Operations, ICS, Hazmat, and Firefighter I and II to ensure he stays connected to his roots.
Mike graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Science and returned to academia to achieve his Master’s Degree in Disaster and Emergency Management with Royal Roads University.
His continual focus in emergency management is to promote interoperability between public safety agencies, multiple levels of government, and industrial stakeholders.
Victoria Leitner
ESI Consultant
Canadian Security Clearance:
(Level II)Victoria has over 15 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business development and product marketing. As the Chief of Staff at ESI, she advises the executive team, ensuring operational excellence and is pivotal in driving strategic initiatives across the business and enhancing the efficacy of core operations.
Victoria joined ESI after 5 years with Mariner Partners as Director of Solutions & Sales Enablement, where she was responsible to build Mariner’s portfolio of solutions for complex business issues and strategically position Mariner in the market. Victoria led teams focused on solution design, sales enablement, proposal management, and product marketing, contributing to Mariner's rapid growth in-market.
Victoria also held key roles in management consulting with both Deloitte and internally at Opportunities NB, working across financial services, economic development, and government, working with executive teams in the areas of corporate strategy, business transformation, and project management. Victoria led corporate strategy in the public sector, for New Brunswick’s crown corporation responsible for economic development, OpportunitiesNB. Prior to this, Victoria was a management consultant at Deloitte in both Toronto and Sydney, Australia, focusing primarily on large scale business transformation engagements for industry leading financial services institutions.
Victoria brings a unique global perspective to her work, clients and community having lived and worked in major cities across Canada and in Israel, Jordan, and Australia before moving back to Atlantic Canada in 2018. Prior to her career in consulting, Victoria worked in the public sector, both within Canada and abroad. She worked internationally serving the Government of Canada at the Canadian Embassy in Amman, Jordan, and for the Security Directorate, as part of Public Safety for Government of New Brunswick.
Having studied at both Harvard and McGill universities, Victoria holds a B.A. International Relations. She also maintains several certifications; she is certified in Product Marketing Management (PMM) from the Product Marketing Alliance, is a PROSCI certified Change Practitioner, has completed LMI Canada Executive Leadership Development, and has completed Incident Command Systems (ICS) levels I-100, I-200, and I-300. Victoria is also passionate about making an impact in business; local to Fredericton, New Brunswick, Victoria has also served as Board Director, on the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2021-2023).
Darren Milburn
Master Firearms Instructors / Police Sniper / Certified Active Shooter Instructor
Darren Milburn, Sgt
Darren is a 31-year police veteran currently assigned as a Patrol Sgt. on the Saint John Police Force where he has spent the majority of his career. Darren is an original member of the SJPF Emergency Tactical Services Team first stood up in 2001, he was assigned as a Team Leader in 2002 a position he currently holds with over 23 years experience. He has responded to multiple high-risk incidents as a team leader and sniper. He has received training from the Toronto Emergency Task Force, Peel Regional Police, Ottawa Police Service, RCMP, Canadian Armed Forces Sniper Cell and the FBI. Darren has received hostage rescue training from Peel and the RCMP. Darren has been assigned close protection to Wayne and Walter Gretzky, Chelsea Handler and was a Team Leader Quick Response Team member for Donald Trump and Rudi Giuiliani. He responded with his team to the Moncton shootings in 2014 as a Tac member and sniper.
In 1996 he obtained his Police Sniper certification from the FBI at Ft. Dix, NJ USA and then advanced sniper and instructor certification from Ottawa Police Service. He has been the senior instructor on multiple Basic Tactical Operator Courses as well as conducting Police Sniper training courses. He was a guest at the first CAF Sniper Cell working group. He has had the opportunity to train with military and police snipers from across the globe at the Canadian International Sniper Competition for several years he has experience in helicopter, marine and moving vehicle engagements. He has been a guest instructor and assisted other agencies in tactics including basic, rural operations and Hostage rescue tubular assault training.
Darren is an accomplished firearms instructor and shooter. He has been certified as a Master Firearms instructor on multiple occasions at the Sig Sauer Academy in Epping N.H. USA, and Advanced firearms instructor at the police academy, trained new firearms instructors completed Nationally and was a member of the "Forces 50" in the CAF as a rifleman and light machine gunner.
He has trained at the Atlantic Police Academy on multiple occasions. Recently Darren has began instructing at the APA in the Active Shooter and firearms fields. Beginning in 2007 he became a certified Active Shooter Instructor and has assisted in multiple active shooter courses, in 2025 he attended the FBI Level 1 Active shooter response course in Durham N.H. USA and assisted in the practical instruction on the course and has taken courses as it relates to Active shooter management, he is currently assisting in the update of the Active Shooter training at the APA.
Darren is a past Canadian Armed forces reserve member with 15 years service, he was a qualified driver, gunner and crew commander on the Cougar direct fire support vehicle, competed as a rifleman and machine gunner in Area, District and National levels competitions and was honorably released as a Troop Leader "3 Troop" in 2002.
He is also the Deputy Fire Chief of the Belleisle Valley Fire Department where he was born and currently resides, he has been a member since 1988 and Deputy since 2004. They currently have 53 volunteer members with off road and marine capabilities along with rescue and fire suppression.
Darren enjoys the outdoors on his family farm and opportunities as it relates to continuous learning.
Peter Collings
NFPA Level II Instructor, Hazardous Materials Response Evaluator, Field Exercise Controller
Peter began his career in the fire service in 1987 with the City of Saint John Fire Department. He was first promoted to the positions of Lieutenant of Operations and Captain of Training, where he helped lead the Division for five years. Peter retired in 2019 while holding the rank of Lieutenant of Quint 5 serving the north end of Saint John, NB. Over the duration of his career Peter obtained his Certificate in Fire Service Leadership from Dalhousie University and received certification in the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Scott Air SCBA Technician, Medical First Responder, and Water Rescue. He specialized as an NFPA 472 HazMat Technician, Flammable Liquids Bulk Storage and NFPA 1081 Industrial Exterior Fire Brigade. Peter is also a Fire Instructor Level 2 accredited through the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). Peter has provided support to the New Brunswick Office of the Fire Marshal as an evaluator on the IFSAC Pro Board qualification of provincial hazardous materials technicians.
In his role with ESI, Peter delivers both theory and practical instruction in Fire Service Leadership and Incident Command System (ICS)courses. Peter also provides expertise as a Controller and Evaluator on emergency management exercises.
Justin R McGuigan
NFPA Fire Service Instructor Level I
Justin R McGuigan, ECFO, PTech, GIFireE
Justin offers a well rounded set of experiences that include leadership roles throughout the New Brunswick fire service. Appointments include serving as a Division Chief with the Fredericton Fire Department, and 20-years as a Fire Chief in his local Fire Department. Justin has served in management positions with the Province of New Brunswick, and has served as an executive member of the New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs.
Justin holds certifications as a Hazardous Materials Response Technician, Fire Investigator, Fire Service Instructor, Fire Officer, and a Fire Life Safety Educator. Justin is also certified at the I-400 level and is registered as a Lead Instructor with ICS Canada. He recently has been awarded his designation as Executive Chief Fire Officer from the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs.
Justin takes an aggressive approach to ongoing education through courses and classes offered from various organizations including Dalhousie University, the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development, Emergency Solutions International and the New Brunswick Community College. Justin participates in various Provincial working groups for emergency services such as Next-Gen NB 911 and Regional Fire Dispatch and enjoys assignments with Emergency Solutions International as an Instructor, Evaluator, and Exercise Controller.
Adam Ketchum
Instructor/Evaluator
Adam has served more than 17 years with the Saint John Fire Department and currently holds the rank of Qualified Lieutenant. Throughout his career he has progressed through front line suppression and rescue operations, gaining extensive experience in technical rescue environments, hazardous materials response, fire operations, and the deployment of mission critical life safety equipment. Adam remains actively involved in departmental initiatives including peer support, career development, and member recognition programs, contributing to organizational culture and professional growth within the fire service.
Adam is also a licensed real estate professional with an established practice focused on client advisory, negotiation, and complex transaction coordination. He has received multiple sales achievement awards from the New Brunswick Real Estate Association, reflecting consistent performance and strong stakeholder engagement across diverse client environments.
In his role with Emergency Solutions International, Adam brings current front line operational perspective to program development, validation activities, and collaborative emergency management initiatives. His background supports ESI’s work in resiliency planning, exercise support, and bridging operational realities with strategic emergency preparedness solutions.
Dan Coates
IFSAC-Pro Board Fire Instructor
Daniel currently serves as a Lieutenant of Training with the Saint John Fire Department (SJFD). His career in the Fire Service began in 1998 when he was hired as a Holiday Relief Firefighter. After 2 years in the holiday program, Daniel was hired as a permanent employee & has since attained qualifications as an Operational Lieutenant, IFSAC- Pro Board Fire Instructor, Hazardous Materials Technician, Red Cross Medical First Responder Instructor, Rope Rescue Technician, Ice Rescue Technician, Boat Rescue for First Responders Technician as well as a Certificate in Fire Service Leadership through Dalhousie University.
When he’s not on the clock, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family, SCUBA diving, white water/ sea kayaking, ice climbing/ mountaineering & backcountry skiing.
Presently, Daniel is responsible for curriculum build and delivery of the following training for the SJFD: Rapid Intervention, Aerial Operations, Technical Rope Rescue, Ice Rescue, Boat Rescue and Medical First Responder.
Roy Nolan
Emergency Management & Fire Code SME
Roy is currently the Division Chief – Fire Prevention with the City of Moncton. Prior to joining the City of Moncton Roy was a Public Safety & Fire Prevention Technician for the Civil Security Department of the Kativik Regional Government. In 2024, Roy retired after serving the Saint John Fire Department (SJFD) for 31 years as a Fire Fighter, Fire Inspector, Fire Prevention Officer, and lastly as the Captain of the Fire Prevention and Investigation Division. Further to his work within the fire service, Roy completed the Fire Service Administration Program at Dalhousie University, majoring in Strategic Planning. Additionally, Roy has been certified as a Level III NFPA 1021 Fire Officer, Level III NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator; an NFPA 1031 Level II Fire Inspector; an NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator; an NFPA 1031 Fire Plan Examiner, and a FireSmart Assessment Officer. Roy also achieved his Bachelor of Public Safety Administration through the Justice Institute of British Columbia.
Gary MacDonald
Media Consultant and Simulation Producer
Gary has 30-years’ experience in broadcast journalism including coverage of significant weather events, fires and explosions, chemical leaks, power blackouts, and municipal water system failures. He has worked with Saint John Emergency Management officials providing feedback on media needs and expectations.
In 2007, Gary was recognized by the Saint John Emergency Management Organization for "his commitment to SJEMO -its agencies -and the citizens of Saint John." He has also served on the former Kennebecasis Valley Fire Commission, the Rothesay Regional Police Commission, and as Chairman of the former Kennebecasis Valley Ambulance Commission.
Matt Cassidy
Instructor/Evaluator
Matthew has been an industrial firefighter with Emergency Response Team at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station since the dedicated response team came online in 2012. In addition to his role as an ERT member, he is an active member at the station as part of their Joint Health and Safety Committee.
He holds IFSAC-Pro Board Certificates: Level One and Two, Hazardous Materials Technician, Fire and Life Safety Educator, and Fire Service Instructor. He also continues to serve his community as a volunteer firefighter for over 20 years, with experience in auto extrication, medical first responder, emergency forest firefighter, swift water rescue, ice rescue, boat rescue, bus extrication, and technical rescue.
For the past nine years, he has volunteered with York Sunbury Ground Search and Rescue. During his time with GSAR, he has assisted with lost-person cases and natural disasters. He has experience in several roles, including searcher, field team leader, director, instructing, overhead, equipment and transportation lead. He is trained in exercise design, train the trainer, wilderness remote first aid, urban search, livestock handling for first responders, and search management.
Continuing In the search and rescue field, he assists with New Brunswick Civil Air Search and Rescue in varying roles, including spotter, ground homing specialist, director, and instructor, and is currently provincial safety officer and vice president.
Learning and continuing education in the emergency preparedness sector and ICS has always been important to him. To continue developing professionally, he is trained in the following levels; ICS 400, Facility Unit Leader, Scribing for Emergencies incidents, Planning Section Chief, Basic Emergency Management, Emergency Operations Center, and Public Information Officer.
Morgan Easton
Logistics and Evaluation
Morgan Easton, BSKIN, PCP
A 2019 graduate of the University of New Brunswick Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) program, Morgan specialized in athletic therapy during her studies. During this time, Morgan dedicated two years to serving as a Student Athletic Therapist for the UNB Women’s Soccer team, delivering pre- and post-practice care and offering physical therapy in a clinical capacity.
Morgan holds a position of Instructor Trainer and Examiner Mentor with the Lifesaving Society, showcasing her expertise in ensuring swimmer safety across diverse aquatic environments. Serving as New Brunswick's representative on the Society's National First Aid Working Group, Morgan played a pivotal role in updating the Society's stance on the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. Furthermore, she currently serves as the First Aid Chair for the Lifesaving Society of New Brunswick
Driven by a fervor for emergency response, emergency management, and patient care, Morgan pursued and completed her Primary Care Paramedicine program at Oulton College in 2020. Now licensed as a paramedic serving southern New Brunswick, Morgan thrives in dynamic healthcare and public safety settings, constantly learning alongside fellow professionals in both controlled and uncontrolled environments. Leveraging her extensive background in collaborative team-based environments and her composed demeanor under pressure, Morgan has embraced a role as an educator at Oulton College, imparting invaluable knowledge to aspiring paramedics. As a third-generation first responder, Morgan brings a wealth of experience and commitment to excellence to the ESI Team.
P.B. (Pascal) Rodier
MStJ,MA,CEM,PCP,SAS,ICS Canada Instructor
Pascal brings with him over 35 years of experience and progressive leadership roles in public safety and emergency management; he is currently the Provincial Director of Emergency Preparedness for a provincial health authority. As a member of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) he is the Past President of the IAEM-Canada Atlantic Region as well as a member of the IAEM-USA Mental Health and Wellness Caucus.
He has a breadth of experiences in leading teams on several very large-scale incidents. He has also held command positions for large-scale civic events (including the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics). Pascal was the Director of EMO in Quispamsis NB during the 2018 Freshet Floods. Since 2019 he has been involved with healthcare leadership in planning and responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Pascal is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) with IAEM, a Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) with the Canadian College of Healthcare Leaders, a Situation Awareness Specialist (SAS) with the Arcuri Group as well as a Professional Continuity Practitioner (PCP) with FEMA. He has an extensive education in public safety and emergency management, a Master of Arts in leadership (Health), from Royal Roads University, certifications from the Emergency Management and Emergency Exercise Design Programs at the Justice Institute of British Columbia as well as multiple certificates, including the Basic and HSEEP Instructors Certificates, from FEMA. He is currently a Lead Instructor in the Incident Command System in Canada.
His many honours and awards include, being promoted to Officer of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, presented with the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal, Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal 30 Year Bar and receiving his Provincial Council Chair’s Commendation, Service Medal of the Most Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal – Nova Scotia.
An SME on leadership and responder interoperability, Pascal’s successes have included implementation of legacy projects within public safety agencies, governments, communities and organizations across Canada. He has been instrumental in initiating and championing interoperability for responders since 2002 and is a founding associate of CITIG; he co-authored the Communications Interoperability Strategy for Canada as well as the Communications Interoperability Action Plan. Pascal was one of the original Co-Chairs of the Tri-Services Chiefs Special Purpose Committee 700 MHz Broadband Project.
He has been a presenter, facilitator and an Emcee at many public events, courses, workshops and national and international conferences.