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Eric Russell

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Professor Eric Russell

Biography

Eric J. Russell is a Utah Valley University’s Department of Emergency Services professor. His writings and research involve homeland security education's influence, aviation emergency services, and servant leadership's impact on organizations and individuals. He is an author and researcher with over 80 peer-reviewed and trade publications and two (2) books, The Desire to Serve-Servant Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services (Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership) and In Command of Guardians-Executive Servant Leadership for the Community of Responders, 2nd Ed. (Springer). His work has appeared in Crisis Response, Fire Engineering, Firehouse, the Aviation Fire Journal, and Leadership Excellence. Eric has spoken and consulted nationally about servant leadership, aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF), emergency services operations, and homeland security. He serves as the PoC and SME for the US Fire Administration's FESHE Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Management courses.

Professional Experience and Training

Eric retired early as a Captain from the Department of Defense (DoD)/United States Air Force (USAF) Fire and Emergency Services with combined USAF Active Duty & USAF Reserves and DoD service. His professional credentials include DoD/USAF Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Divemaster, and NREMT. In addition, Eric is a Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP) with the National Sheriff’s Association’s Global Society of Homeland Security Professionals (GSHSP) and was awarded a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security Studies from MSU.

Education

Eric's graduate education consists of the following,

Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership - Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science in Executive Fire Service Leadership - Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science in Counterterrorism - Nichols College, Dudley, MA

Education

MS, Nichols College, 2022

Major: Counterterrorism

EDD, Grand Canyon University, 2012

Major: Organizational Leadership

MS, Grand Canyon University, 2008

Major: Executive Fire Service Leadership

Teaching

ESMG 310G

Introduction to Homeland Security GI, Spring 2024

ESMG 310G

Introduction to Homeland Security GI, Spring 2024

ESMG 310G

Introduction to Homeland Security GI, Spring 2024

ESMG 310G

Introduction to Homeland Security GI, Spring 2024

ESMG 310G

Introduction to Homeland Security GI, Spring 2024

Scholarly/Creative Works

Montminy , Nathan , Russell, Eric J. , Holley, Steve , (2023) "Revised and Reprinted-Applying Brganizational Behavior Theory to Aid Emergency Staff Retention " . Journal of Paramedic Practice.
Russell, Eric J. , Shajkovci, Ardian , (2023) "Servant leadership and violent extremism_ An evaluative framework." . Columbus, GA: Servant Leadership Theory & Practice.
Blake, O"Neil , Russell, Eric J. , (2023) "Identifying strategies for hydrological disaster vulnerability_ A case study." (Issue: 1, vol. 6). USA: International Journal of Disaster Response and Emergency Management. .
Russell, Eric J. , Broome, Rodger , Byrnes, Andy , Eddington , Amy , Lindquist, Chris , (2023) "The influence of a firefighter recruit candidate academy experience_ A case study. " (vol. 9). Mesa, Arizona : International Public Safety Journal (IPSA).
Broome, Rodger , Russell, Eric J. , (2023) "Disaster and psychology_ Preparation for, response to, and recovery from terror." (Issue: D. McEntire (Ed.), The Distributed Functions of Emergency Management and Homeland Security_ An Assessment of Professions Involved in Disasters and Terrorist Attacks ). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Russell, Eric J. , (2022) "An inquiry into the experience of firefighter-paramedics during the COVID-19 pandemic_ A qualitative case study." (vol. 7). Mesa, AZ: International Public Safety Journal (IPSA).