Edgardo Barreto, C.M. Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Carolina, Puero Rico

 Homeland Security and Emergency Communications Consultant. Established the Infraestructure for Puerto Rico IPAWS and an active member of the Puerto Rico IPAWS Working Group. TOP 21 Public Safety Communications Consultants in the United States by Mission Critical Communications Magazine Developed The Central American and Caribbean Games Mayaguez 2010 Security Plan. Developed need assessment, Operational Vision and a four (4) year Equipment and Facility Development and Acquisition for the Puerto Rico Fire Department, traveled to US Factory to oversee new product development and current technologies. Prepared the Puerto Rico Fire Department AFG Grant FY2011 for Mobile Training Trailer and Homeland Security Compliant Accountability and Credentialing System $1.1M Grant (Awarded). Developed the Communications Plan for the Fire Department along a 1.4M grant (Awarded) which includes Fire Department Emergency Network, Interoperability Equipment, VSAT, VoIP, Crisis Management Software and CAD Deployment. Developed the Grant Proposal for the Port Security Grant Program, San Juan and Ponce Ports, FY 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 with 2 Million Dollars Awarded Developed the Homeland Security Grant Program FY 2010 Grant Request for the Puerto Rico Fire Department. Developed the Puerto Rico MED-1 Plan for Medical Disaster Communications and Recovery. Create and Developed a Government on Wheels COOP Plan for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Designed State of the Art Unified Mobile Command for Puerto Rico Public Safety Agencies Assisted in the Preparation of the PA and PW for the Puerto Rico Fire Department after the CAPECO Explosion FEMA-3306-EM-PR

United States

Guaynabo

Implemented WebEOC at the State Level and Trained over 600 users Crisis Information Management System Sales and SupportEOC Design and OutfittingTactical Communications and Surveillance Equipment Sales and SupportProvided On-Scene Support to the Puerto Rico Department of Health EOC Staff During the ZIKA outbreak.Provided On-Scene Logistical/Communications Support to various Local, State and Federal Agencies during Tropical Journey Exercise 2017. Provided On-Scene Support to the ESF #2 Emergency Operations Center at the JFO During the Response Activity of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.Tactical Support for the Setup of the Alternate EOC of the Puerto Rico Department of Health for the Response Activities of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico

San Juan

Interoperability, Information Sharing Consultant and WebEOC Administrator. Fully Manage and Implemented WebEOC among the various operational zones and regions across the island for the Puerto Rico Department of Health. Successfully Developed and Implemented Tactical and Deployable EOC and Communications Solutions. With almost a $1 Million USD HPP/PHEP investment. Participated in the 2014 Tropical Journey NDMS Exercise as IT Operations and DOH Operations Section Chief.

San Juan

Volunteer Firefighter/Recue Special Operations Division, involved in a wide range of emergency situations, including auto accidents, prompt medical care/patient transport, stabilization, transport to hospital, hazardous material leaks, bomb threats and apartment, warehouse, vehicular fires and gained direct experiences and training as First Responder, Firefighter, ERT Responder, HAZMAT TECH, WMD TECH and Emergency Radio Dispatcher. Worked with FEMA on the PW of FEMA-3306-EM-PR

San Juan - Puerto Rico

 Interoperability Project Manager Assistant Helped finalizing and submitting the Puerto Rico Interoperability Project Plan along with the Investment Justifications (IJ’s) Worked hand to hand with the project manager, municipalities, public safety agencies and government executive level personnel in gathering the necessary information and details in order to be fully compliant with the plan submission guidelines and its deadline. Design a Regional Interoperability Equipment Plan purchase. Participated in the Puerto Rico Island wide Storm and Tsunami Ready Plan. Created the Puerto Rico Government Support Program.

San Juan

Aid as a Homeland Security Advisor in his Office and the Public Safety Commission he presided. Worked with the Senator and his staff evaluating projects and resolutions that affected or were related to the Public Safety Sector in Puerto Rico Proposed fascinating ideas and concepts for Public Safety Emergency Communications. Designed a State – Regional Interoperability Equipment Plan.