Demi Cubbage
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented emergency management professional with hands-on experience in radiological emergency preparedness, exercise coordination, and scenario-based training. Currently serving as a Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Coordinator for the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (AZ DEMA), supporting multi-agency full-scale exercises and FEMA REP program compliance. Skilled in developing HSEEP-aligned exercises, facilitating training scenarios, and evaluating performance across EMS and emergency management settings. Background includes county-level emergency management operations, healthcare-based response, and a strong academic foundation in emergency management and homeland security. Committed to advancing public safety through effective planning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
AZ Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs
07.2025 - Current
- Support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of radiological emergency exercises in compliance with FEMA REP Program Manual and HSEEP guidelines
- Collaborate with local, state, federal, tribal, and private-sector partners to ensure effective preparedness and response capabilities for incidents involving the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
- Assist in the development of exercise objectives, scenario materials, and simulation inputs; coordinate exercise logistics and documentation
- Contribute to After-Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IPs) based on evaluation findings and partner feedback
- Participate in the development and revision of radiological response plans, procedures, and public information strategies
Emergency Medical Technician
Sun Health at The Colonnade
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Respond to emergency calls and conduct wellness checks within a senior living facility
- Assess patients, monitor vitals (BP, pulse, glucose, respirations, temperature), and determine appropriate care or escalation
- Maintain accurate Patient Care Reports (PCRs) and communicate findings to on-site medical staff
- Facilitated and evaluated monthly scenario-based EMT skill checks/exercises to ensure team readiness and protocol compliance
- Supported internal emergency preparedness by reinforcing training and response standards during drills and real-world events
Intern - Exercise Planning Coordinator
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported planning and facilitation of county-wide emergency exercises, including inject development, logistics coordination, and agency communications
- Participated in the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Full-Scale Exercise, serving as controller, evaluator, and role-player
- Drafted After-Action Reports and supported improvement planning based on operational performance during exercises
- Collaborated with emergency management staff on the development of plans, policies, and exercise documentation
Education
BS - Public Service and Public Policy, Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2025
Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
LifeWork Education
Mesa, AZ09.2024
Skills
- HSEEP-compliant exercise design, facilitation, and evaluation
- Radiological emergency preparedness (REP program, FEMA REP Manual)
- Scenario-based training and personnel evaluation
- Multi-agency coordination & stakeholder engagement
- Emergency operations planning and policy development
- Incident Command System (ICS) & National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- After-Action Report and Improvement Plan development
- Emergency medical response & patient assessment
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Products
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Certification
- FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS)
- FEMA ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System
- FEMA ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Timeline
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
AZ Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs
07.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Sun Health at The Colonnade
11.2024 - 07.2025
Intern - Exercise Planning Coordinator
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management
01.2024 - 05.2024
Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
LifeWork Education
BS - Public Service and Public Policy, Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Arizona State University
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