National Director, National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government
Presentation Title:
National Coordination of Severe Weather Emergencies – Case Studies Ophelia and Emma
Summary of Presentation:
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Biography:
Sean Hogan has responsibility at Head of Business Unit level and as National Director for Fire and Emergency Management, for leading the development and oversight of local authority fire safety and fire services. The National Director also leads the Department’s internal arrangements for emergency and crisis management and contributes significantly to broader emergency management and civil protection arrangements. As well as the normal reporting relationship to an Assistant Secretary, the National Director reports to the National Directorate’s Management Board on fire services issues and separately to a National Steering Group on Major Emergency Management.