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Steve Edgett

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Steve EdgettSteve Edgett

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Vice President, Emergency Management Product’s Group

Steve feels privileged to work in a business with cutting-edge technology and a humanitarian flare. Both the dedicated team in the Emergency Management Products group and EMS customers have collectively saved more than 22,000 lives around the world.

"Knowing that what we do has played an important part in saving the lives of individuals in severe life and death distress situations is very rewarding."

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Five Questions: Steve Edgett

Emergency Management Product’s Group Vice President STEVE EDGETT has been around the world and then some.

Q:How long have you been with EMS and what is your background?
A:I joined EMS in December 2000 following EMS Technologies’ acquisition of Digital Space Systems, a small company that I founded, specializing in Search and Rescue (SAR) incident management software (SARMaster).
Q:What do you feel is the most important skill you bring to your work?
A:I think that having started and operated my own company gives me a different perspective. My entrepreneurial spirit keeps me continuously looking at opportunities to grow business in new and exciting areas.
Q:What is the most significant trend you've seen in your field?
A:In my opinion, the most significant trend in SAR is the introduction of new technologies like personal locator beacons (PLBs) that now enable EMS SAR products to reach missions of consumers. Technology that was once restricted to commercial aircraft and ships is now available at thousands of outlets for outdoors enthusiasts. Now hunters, hikers, and back country skiers—to name a few—who carry PLBs are being protected by EMS Cospas-Sarsat ground segment equipment and SARMaster rescue coordination centre products.
Q:What's a typical day like for you?
A:There is no doubt that I have the best job at EMS. On any given day I get to work with a fantastic group of people; both the dedicated team in the Emergency Management Products group of EMS and engaging our customers from around the world. Collectively these people have saved more than 22,000 lives around the world. I’m privileged to work in a business with cutting-edge technology and a humanitarian flare. Knowing that what we do has played an important part in saving the lives of individuals in severe life and death distress situations is very rewarding. There is no such thing as a typical day in the EMP group. One day you’re writing a proposal, the next you’re working with customers in Buenos Aires or Bangkok.
Q:If you weren't working with EMS, what would you be doing and why?
A:Probably standing behind the bar at one of the Barley Mows—Ottawa’s finest Pubs—pouring perfect pints. I sometimes think of my days as a bartender with longing, reminiscing about when my biggest challenge was to make sure I remembered the names and favorite drinks of all the regulars.