Demetric Wade
About Demetric Wade
Demetric Wade is an Emergency Management Specialist currently working at Hagerty Consulting in Tampa, Florida. He has extensive experience in emergency management and wildland firefighting, having worked with various organizations including the National Park Service, FEMA, and the U.S. Navy.
Work at Hagerty
Demetric Wade has been employed at Hagerty Consulting as an Emergency Management Specialist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on emergency management strategies and public health crisis response. His work involves coordinating operations and ensuring effective communication among various stakeholders during emergencies.
Education and Expertise
Demetric Wade holds a Master of Science in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics from ASU Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions, which he completed from 2021 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management & Homeland Security from the same institution, studying from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Science in Political Science and Government from Chattanooga State Community College between 2013 and 2016.
Background
Demetric Wade has a diverse background in emergency management and public service. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman for a total of four years, with assignments in Kuwait, Okinawa, and Gaeta, Italy. His experience includes working as a Wildland Firefighter for the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management across various locations in the United States.
Achievements
During his career, Demetric Wade coordinated the operations of a mobile Covid-19 vaccination clinic in the greater Tampa area. He played a significant role in fostering collaboration between FEMA, FDEM, DOH, and private entities during the Covid-19 pandemic. His contributions included advising medical staff on safety operations, which enhanced the clinic's daily operations.