Tony Bailey

Background

About Tony Bailey

I am a mission-driven Emergency Management Executive with over 26 years of experience leading complex, high-stakes emergency operations across federal, state, and municipal agencies. My career has centered around protecting critical infrastructure, communities, and public health systems through strategic preparedness, rapid crisis response, and interagency coordination aligned with FEMA, ICS, NIMS, and HSEEP frameworks. In my current leadership role with the Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), I oversee emergency planning and compliance for a nuclear facility, directing multidisciplinary teams across Fire, Security, Health, and Radiological Control. I’ve authored and executed enterprise-level Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), Emergency Operations Plans (EOP), and large-scale emergency exercises observed by FEMA, directly contributing to regulatory readiness and federal mission continuity. Previously, I served as Operations Section Chief for major DOE-FEMA missions, including the Emergency Power Mission to Puerto Rico and the deployment of critical infrastructure resources during Hurricane Ian. I’ve managed and trained teams of over 200 personnel, deployed more than 300 FEMA generators, and administered multimillion-dollar budgets, all while maintaining full compliance with federal response protocols. Over two decades of service with NYC Health + Hospitals deepened my expertise in hospital surge planning, radiological emergency response, and CBRN training programs. I’ve authored protocols that cut hospital response times by 30%, recovered $250K in Medicaid funds through QA reviews, and led over 50 real-world rescue operations as an EMS paramedic and incident commander. What sets me apart- Proven ability to lead under pressure in Top Secret environments, integrating fire rescue, EMS, radiological safety, and public health- Certified HSEEP Trainer and ICS Train-the-Trainer (ICS 300 & 400), with a passion for building emergency response capacity across sectors- Skilled in strategic planning, risk mitigation, and compliance, with advanced knowledge of FEMA, DOE, and Homeland Security operations. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Law and Public Policy to expand my capabilities in regulatory governance and emergency policy development. I remain committed to advancing emergency management best practices and am always open to meaningful conversations about how my experience can support broader preparedness and resilience goals across sectors.