Professional Summary

Lorne Miller is an emergency management and fire services professional with extensive experience in frontline response, Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) coordination, and organizational risk assessment. A career firefighter with the Calgary Fire Department, Lorne brings a balanced perspective shaped by both operational fieldwork and strategic EOC roles. He is known for his calm leadership style, strong facilitation skills, and ability to help organizations strengthen their preparedness and decisionmaking processes.

Core Expertise

• Emergency management and EOC operations
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• Fire services operations and frontline response
• Leadership training and facilitation
• Multiagency coordination and stakeholder engagement

Career Highlights

Born and raised in Calgary, Lorne has built a distinguished career as a professional firefighter, complemented by advanced training in ICS, Critical Incident Stress Management, and hazardous materials response. His skills were put to the test during the 2013 Southern Alberta floods, where he held multiple roles within Calgary’s EOC throughout the incident.

Lorne has participated in numerous major incidents and EOC activations, giving him a deep understanding of how strategy and operations intersect during emergencies. In 2014 and 2015, he led the City of Calgary’s Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), coordinating 45 departments and key external partners to produce a comprehensive risk report that continues to inform municipal planning.

He later designed and developed emergency response exercises for the City, helping teams practice and refine their response capabilities in realistic, highpressure scenarios.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors Degree, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• Advanced training in ICS, CISM, HazMat operations, and EOC coordination
• Certified ICS Canada 200-level Instructor

Personal Notes

Lorne is a respected facilitator known for his ability to connect with frontline leaders and create practical, engaging learning environments.