Terrance Boes

Terry began his professional journey as a science teacher and volunteer firefighter, a path that sparked a lifelong passion for emergency response. This passion led to a distinguished 27-year career as a firefighter and hazardous materials specialist, during which he responded to over 9,600 emergency incidents. Alongside his operational duties, Terry served as a respected instructor, frequent conference speaker, and contributor to multiple trade journals. He holds an Associate of Arts in Emergency Management, a Bachelor of Science in Education, and an MBA in Project Management. His expertise spans incident command and emergency operations across various levels, including private sector facilities, state emergency operations centers, and FEMA Joint Field Offices. Terry has been actively involved in responses to major disasters, including Hurricane Harvey (Texas, 2017), the California Wildfires (2020), and multiple hurricanes in Florida (2024). Following his retirement from active firefighting, Terry transitioned into full-time emergency management. In 2015, he became a Certified Emergency Manager and subsequently held key roles with the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Urenco USA, a nuclear fuel cycle facility. He has also worked with leading national and international clients such as FEMA, Hagerty Consulting, ICF, the U.S. State Department, and the U.S. Department of Justice. As a global instructor, Terry has delivered tailored training to professionals from over 25 countries. His past students have come from organizations such as Petronas, Jamalco, AON, Petrotrin, Saudi Aramco, Air Products, NESMA & Partners, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Terry is an Authorized NFPA Instructor and regularly teaches for both FEMA and the U.S. National Fire Academy. “What sets me apart when I teach is that I listen. I don’t deliver canned content. Every course I teach is customized. I end each training day by reviewing student feedback and adapting the next session to meet their unique operational needs.”