In this conversation, Doug Bainton, a citywide interagency coordinator in New York City, discusses the importance of interagency coordination in emergency management. He highlights the value of field experience and understanding the tactical mindset in emergency response. Doug emphasizes the need for building relationships and communication among different agencies and the benefits of working together in incident response. He also encourages emergency managers to connect with other agencies and understand their needs and capabilities. Doug shares insights on how the interagency model can be applied in other communities and the importance of leading with empathy and offering help.

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